China Chapter Report 2008

China Chapter

• Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2008
• Contact name:
  • Pro.Chen: chenrg at lreis.ac.cn
  • Gao Ang: gaoang at lreis.ac.cn

Key Accomplishments

• Enhanced OSGeo China Website (in Chinese language).
• Promote local OSGeo activites every month at OSGeo China Event.
• 4 local sponsors, ESRI China, 3SNews, Sun China ERI and InfoQ China.
• Organized "Monthly OSGeo Lecture" at Institute of Geography, Chinese Academy of Science.
• Bid for FOSS4G 2010 conference with 3 other cities.

Areas for Improvement

• Give lectures at local universities and promote the reputation of OSGeo.
• Provide technical help at OSGeo China mail alias for the OS GIS users in China.

Opportunities to Help

• Launch local sponsorship, which could help us to keep regular activities and visible.
• Contribute us translated materials of OSGeo.org pages.
• Become sponsor of the China Chapter and support local activities in financial or event goods and materials.

Outlook for 2009

• Enrich the local OSGeo China web site.
• Organize off line activities and lectures for students and researchers.
• Get more connect with other OSGeo local chapters.
• Contributes to OSGeo event such as FOSS4G conference.
• Organize annual local meeting.