In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Ed interviews Gregory Marler, a key member of the OpenStreetMap community, and an organizer of State of the Map Europe conference (14-15 Nov. 2025). They discuss the upcoming event in Dundee, Scotland, its logistics, audience engagement, and the importance of community participation in the geospatial field. Gregory shares insights on the conference format, proposal process, and the diverse audience it aims to attract, emphasizing the need for collaboration and interaction among attendees.
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Ed Freyfogle, co-founder of OpenCage

Alastair Graham, freelance geospatial/earth observation consultant.