Press release by Jeff McKenna, OSGeo Foundation President

9 years ago today was the first ever meeting of the OSGeo foundation, in Chicago U.S.A. (initial press release). Thanks to those passionately involved back then, and the thousands contributing since, now our community has expanded and has reached many countries all over world. Congratulations to everyone for continuing to share the passion for Open Source geospatial.

Here is a glimpse at some of the exciting events happening around the world this year:

• OSGeo Code Sprint (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Code_Sprint_2015) 10-13 February, Philadelphia U.S.A.
• FOSS4G-NA (https://2015.foss4g-na.org/) 9-12 March, San Francisco U.S.A.
• Bolsena Code Sprint (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Bolsena_Code_Sprint_2015) 31 May – 6 June, Bolsena Italy
• FOSS4G-Europe (http://europe.foss4g.org/2015/) 14-17 July, Como Italy
• FOSS4G (http://2015.foss4g.org/) 14-19 September, Seoul South Korea