2024 community meetup
OSGeo Nepal Community Meetup¶
Date:¶
Start date: May 12, 2024
End date: May 12, 2024
Description:¶
This event is designed to bring together open-source geospatial tech enthusiasts of Nepal to contribute to community projects, strengthen connections, share ideas, and motivate each other to keep going.
Our events include activities such as:
- Community showcase & mapping party:
To discover existing geospatial open source projects within and related initiatives. We plan to organize a mapping party to keep building our mapping strength in OpenStreetMap
- Open mic and codding sprint:
Showcase the existing best practices while helping fellow members get started. We aim to conduct a coding sprint to maintain/contribute to community projects on a broader level
- Networking opportunities:
Connect with individuals with the same mindset and explore potential collaborations
- Interactive workshops:
Participate in hands-on-workshops that promote skill-sharing and promote collaboration
Note: This description and event plan is subject to change
Location:¶
Pokhara
Target Audience:¶
Open source geospatial tech enthusiastic within Nepal
Expected Number of people¶
40
Sponsorship:¶
Currently, we are in talks with various stakeholders. Once, it is finalized will update the information.
Budget estimation:¶
- Accommodation and Fooding: 40 * NRP 5000 (Per head) = NPR 200,000 ($1500)
- Presentation and Venue: NPR 20,000 ($150)
- Travel Grant and Management: NPR 100,000 ($750)
- Miscellaneous: NPR 30,000 ($225)
- Contingency Budget: NPR 50,000 ($375)
Total Budget: NPR 400,000 ($3000)
Note: Currency exchange rate of $1 = NRP 133.34 is used
Collaboration¶
- NGES: Nepal Geomatics Engineering Society (NGES)
- OSM Nepal: Nepal community of open street map contributors