Maptime Amsterdam – First Meetup of 2026 🎉

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: Doors open at 18:15 Location: De Ruijterkade 154, 1011 AC Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Join us for Maptime Amsterdam’s first 2026 meetup — an evening of mapping, learning, and connecting with the local geospatial community! Whether you’re a student, researcher, hobbyist, or professional, everyone is welcome. We’ll explore exciting new topics in mapping, OpenStreetMap, and geospatial technology while sharing ideas and hands-on experiences.

Agenda

• 18:15 – 18:30 \| Walk-in & Welcome Grab a drink, meet fellow mappers, and get settled in.
• 18:30 – 19:30 \| Talks & Fire Chats Short presentations and informal conversations on what’s happening in the mapping world — from open data projects and web mapping tools to innovative geospatial use cases. Open stage: share your own project or story!
• 19:30 – 20:15 \| Collaborative Mapping & Workshop A hands-on session exploring topics such as safety mapping, nature preservation, and other community-driven projects in OpenStreetMap (Netherlands and beyond).
• 20:15 – onwards \| Networking & Editing Sprint Relax, exchange ideas, and continue mapping together.

About the event: This is a hands-on workshop where we dive into geospatial technologies through DIY mapping projects. Learn about OpenStreetMap, geolocation, and data visualization in a friendly and inclusive setting. Let’s map our world together at Maptime Amsterdam’s Geospatial DIY Workshop! 🌍

Please contact Salim Baidoun: [email protected] for more information.