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@HayiWena Yes! Our other conference is all virtual and was free to attend this year.

The talks are also available on our YouTube but you can see the conference program here:
openstreetmap.us/events/mappin

openstreetmap.usMapping USA 2025This free virtual conference featured two days of talks, workshops, and all things OpenStreetMap.
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@HayiWena If you're interested in pedestrian and accsesibility mapping, this conference is coming up and is also free. They have a hybrid virtual/in person setup and I will be taking advantage of the virtual option.

tdei.cs.washington.edu/open-th

tdei.cs.washington.eduOpenThePaths 2025: Advancing Complete Streets Through Data, Collaboration, and Advocacy – Transportation Data Exchange Initiative