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UID:pretalx-sotm2024-latam-7LC9C3@talks.staging.osgeo.org
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DESCRIPTION:The OpenStreetMap Foundation (OSMF) plays a vital but sometimes
  misunderstood role in supporting the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project and its 
 global community. This talk aims to clarify exactly what the OSMF is\, wha
 t it does\, and just as importantly\, what it doesn’t do. We’ll take a
  close look at the Foundation’s primary functions\, including its amazin
 g Working Groups with help in providing critical infrastructure like serve
 rs\, legal support\, and financial resources that keep the OSM ecosystem r
 unning smoothly.\n\nAt the heart of the OSMF is its Board of Directors\, a
  group voted in by the OSMF members that is responsible for guiding the Fo
 undation’s direction. We’ll explore the role of the Board in making hi
 gh-level decisions without interfering in the grassroots\, community-led n
 ature of the mapping process. While the OSMF Board of Directors helps ensu
 re that OSM’s technical and organizational needs are met\, it doesn’t 
 dictate what gets mapped or how mapping is done. That power rests entirely
  in the hands of the community\, and the Foundation supports this autonomy
 .\n\nThere are also many misconceptions about the OSMF’s authority and r
 esponsibilities. This session will help clear up these misunderstandings. 
 However\, we’ll also highlight the ways in which the OSMF and its Board 
 can assist community members worldwide.\n\nWe’ll dive into how the Board
  of Directors helps steer the Foundation without micromanaging\, offering 
 a clear understanding of the governance model in place. Additionally\, we
 ’ll discuss how members of the OSM community can engage with the OSMF an
 d its Board to help shape the future of OpenStreetMap.\n\nThis session is 
 ideal for anyone curious about how the OSMF operates behind the scenes to 
 support the community’s goals\, and attendees are encouraged to bring an
 y and all of their questions\, comments\, and insights.
DTSTAMP:20260520T212807Z
LOCATION:Auditório
SUMMARY:The OpenStreetMap Foundation and its Board of Directors: What it is
 \, What it does\, What it isn't - Daniela Waltersdorfer
URL:https://talks.staging.osgeo.org/sotm2024-latam/talk/7LC9C3/
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UID:pretalx-sotm2024-latam-99YMRE@talks.staging.osgeo.org
DTSTART;TZID=-03:20241208T171500
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DESCRIPTION:Debate sobre OSM.
DTSTAMP:20260520T212807Z
LOCATION:Auditório
SUMMARY:GeoDebate - Daniela Waltersdorfer
URL:https://talks.staging.osgeo.org/sotm2024-latam/talk/99YMRE/
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