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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