FOSS4G EUROPE 2024

Destination Earth (DestinE) is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial Europe (FOSS4GE) conference, the European branch of the annual event organised by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo).  

DestinE will be present at the event with a dedicated booth to provide interaction and disseminate information about the initiative to participants. Representatives from the DestinE PlatformSelf-standing DestinE system component, interfacing with the More Use Cases will also be present.  

As the largest international organisation uniting developers, users, and advocates of open source geospatial software, OSGeo plays a pivotal role in fostering the development and use of free and open source geospatial software, standards, and data. 

FOSS4G Europe 2024 aims to promote the sharing of geographic data and cooperation between organisations and individuals, addressing diverse challenges in fields such as map applications, logistics, transport, infrastructure planning, and disaster response. The event is a community-driven effort, organised by volunteers, with a focus on building a sustainable and diverse community dedicated to solving global problems through open source geospatial solutions.

• Dates: 01-07 July 2024
• Location: Tartu, Estonia

The conference series, which began in 2004 as the FOSS/GRASS User Conference and rebranded as FOSS4G in 2006, has established itself as a premier event for geospatial professionals. The European edition of FOSS4G, first held in 2012, has visited several cities across Europe, bringing together experts and enthusiasts to share knowledge and experiences.

By sponsoring FOSS4G Europe 2024, DestinE is supporting the open source geospatial community and contributing to the exchange of knowledge and innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Present their work and make valuable connections
• Share experiences with a global audience
• Learn from internationally recognised experts
• Access high-quality educational material

DestinE will be present at the event with a session on July 4 from 14:00 to 14:30, titled “Destination Earth Data Lake (DEDL) – discovery, access, and process data” with Patryk Grzybowski. The session will delve into the features of the DestinE DEDL, highlighting its role in facilitating access to and processing of vast amounts of Earth observation data.

Join us in Tartu, the start-up capital of Estonia, to be a part of this important event!

For more information, visit the FOSS4G Europe 2024 website.