China Chapter Report 2009
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China Chapter
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.
- OSGeo China Annual Report at FOSS4G 2009 conference.
- Invite Prof.Venka from OSGeo Japan to give lecture at OSGeo China.
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.
- Become sponsor of the China Chapter and support local activities in financial or event goods and materials.
Outlook for 2010
- 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 according to FOSS4G Tokyo and FOSS4G Osaka.