OpenStreetMap (OSM) has revolutionized how we create and share geographic information, representing a fundamental shift from traditional cartography to collaborative mapping. While many might think of it as just another online map service, OSM stands apart as a powerful platform that has enabled participative mapping on an unprecedented scale. Its impact has been so profound that even major technology companies have abandoned their proprietary mapping efforts in favor of collaborating with the OSM community.

In this talk, we will break down what makes a Mapping Application; and examine OSM's pivotal role in this landscape. We'll delve into how anyone from casual users to professional cartographers can contribute to it, and we'll see how to extract data from the OSM system. Through this journey, you'll discover how OSM has become not just a map, but a worldwide movement that's democratizing geographic information.

The event is in-person, but you must register to attend.