State of the Map 2026 will take place in Paris
Calling all creative minds, The Call for Logos for the SotM 2026 conference is now open.
For those who have ideas: you can post them below my message
For those with talent: grab your pencils!
The logo is a crucial element in defining the design and color scheme.
We welcome everyone, from experienced graphic design professional to hobbyist and newbies, to share your innovative visual ideas with the community!
Looking for some inspiration? Take a look at the logos from the past State of the Map conferences
The submission deadline is Wednesday 15th January, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
The design may:
Be color-negated so that black is white, white is black, etc.
Be submitted in different sizes (for example, the primary logo and a variant for small print media such as badges). It is also acceptable to include print mockups along with the primary logo.
Submission
Summary
Please submit your logo proposal via email with subject “SotM 2026 Logo Proposal” to sotm[at]openstreetmap.org, attaching the design file in a PNG format and scalable file format (like PDF or SVG).
Selection
Summary
The submitted artworks will be reviewed by the SotM working group, and the selected logo will be decided via vote.
The official logo and recognition of the logo creator will then be announced in SotM and OSM official channels.
The logo creator will receive an access ticket to the SotM 2026.
The logo should represent the local community of SotM. So the SotM orga team will ask the local team as representative of the local community which one their favorite is.
The early bird price for community tickets will cover costs for food/catering etc.
Sure. It also costs money to serve osm tiles. The fundation offers it for free.
I doesn’t shock me that entreprises and officials have to pay, to look for sponsors, but it seems awkward that unpaid volunteers, who make OSM what it is, have to pay too.
Going to Paris and find a place to stay at this time of year is already expensive, it’s something to take into account, imho.
Do we already know how much it will cost ?
The transport was already too expensive and time-consuming from where I live.
It’s not just a venue which you get for the payment, there is also very good complementary food at the breaks and lunchtime available not to mention food and drinks at the Saturday night social.
I have never paid more than a community earlybird ticket but when I take into account what I would pay for lunch and one evening meal for a 3 day conference the price isn’t bad.
we could discuss tickets prices and grant programs in an other topic, i chatted with wikipedia people and they told me that they make grants for many people who come to their annual event, we can also do this.
and I wish you a happy new year 
