Updates from OpenStreetMap US - 2026

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You’ve found the OpenStreetMap US Updates thread for 2026, where the OSM US team regularly posts about upcoming events (including State of the Map US), board elections, new blog posts, program and tech updates, and other goings ons. Feel free to reply to posts with feedback or questions!

Happy Mapping!
:green_heart: The OSM US team

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January Updates:

:ballot_box: It’s time for OSM US Board elections and there are two spots to fill in 2026! Here’s a brief overview of the timeline, but please refer to this blog post and this wiki page for additional information about nominations, eligibility, voting, and more.

  • January 26: Nominations open
  • February 8: Nominations close (11:59pm EST)
  • February 23: Voting opens to OSM US members
  • March 1: Voting closes
  • March 2: 2026-2027 Board announced

:green_heart: Last July, OSM US shared that funding had run out for two Charter Projects: MapRoulette and OSMCha. We recently announced they have both since transitioned to Programs fully under the OSM US umbrella. Learn more about what this means in our recent blog post.

:technologist: Upcoming OSM US Working Group meetings
You can sign up for any OSM US working group using the same form. All attendees will be added to a Google Calendar invitation before the next meeting date. Times given in Eastern Standard Time.

  • January 26 at 4:00pm: Trails Working Group
  • February 10 at 12:00pm: Imagery Working Group
  • February 17 at 3:00pm: Pedestrian Working Group

:oncoming_bus: Mapping USA 2026 (January 30-31, online)

  • Mapping USA is next weekend! You can now view the program on our website, and don’t forget to register if you haven’t already. Registration is free, with a suggested $10 donation if you are not a member of OSM US.
  • There’s also special MUSA 2026 merch up on the OSM US Swag Shop

:cheese: State of the Map US (June 11-13, Madison, WI)

  • Early bird tickets are available now through January 31, with discounts for nonprofit staff, students, and educators.
  • If you need financial assistance to attend SOTMUS 2026, consider applying for a Fellowship. This is different from previous years’ scholarships, so be sure to read our blog post before sending in an application.
  • The Call for Proposals is open now through February 16. Talks (at multiple lengths), workshops, panels, and posters are just a few of the available session types.