Geomob Podcast - 167. Looking back on FOSS4G:UK Local 2022

Nick Bearman and Kevin Williams, two of the organisers of the recent FOSS4G:UK 2022, join Steven to reflect on how the event went. For the first time the event was held in a unique hybrid format, with many different venues across the UK. The goal was to capture the benefits of in-person networking and experience, while also reducing the need to travel and, via online streaming, allowing participation from everywhere. Overall the experiment was deemed a great success, with over 300 people attending in-person across the nine venues (many more than previous in-person events), but there are of course lessons learned for future events. Finally, Nick and Kevin share plans for OSGeo:UK in 2023. Thank you to all the organisers of FOSS4G:UK.

Relevant links:

• Nick Bearman
• Kevin Williams
• FOSS4G:UK Local 2022 site
• Post-event write-up of lessons learned
• Full event agenda with links to recorded presentations
• Join the OSGeo:UK mailing list
• Using R as a GIS, Nick's new book.