Alberta Chapter

Calgary

Free and open source GIS software has experienced rapid growth over the past few years, including web mapping applications, spatial database software and desktop GIS. Talking to colleagues has inspired us to see if there is potential to establish an interest group in Alberta where people can learn about open source GIS software (products, licenses, legal issues etc.) and exchange their experiences using it. Hence, we are planning to hold an open meeting that should help to establish an Alberta-Calgary based interest group sometime in April/May 2010.

• When?:
  • If you are interested in attending, please select dates that suits you on doodle so we can find a date for the meeting that suits as many as possible: http://www.doodle.com/5c4hn45w98mcga3g
  • probably from 6-8pm

• Where?:
  • Main campus of the University of Calgary
  • Map (coming soon)

• Possible Agenda:
  • What is the OSGeo?
  • Get to know each other.
  • Define the purpose of the group.
  • Pizza? Beer?

If you have suggestions or comments or anything else, please write us:

• Stefan Steiniger - ssteinig[-at-]ucalgary.ca - (Geography Dept., UofC)
• Andrew Hunter - ahunter[-at-]ucalgary.ca - (Geomatics Dept., UofC)

April 5th, 2010

PS: It may be worthwhile to establish an email group next?

Edmonton

• no infos yet, but add your name below if you are interested

Other Places in Alberta

• no infos yet, but add your name below if you are interested

See Also

• Neighbours at British Columbia Chapter - mainly Vancouver, Victoria, but also a few folks in the interior/north. Some may be interested in co-hosting meetings, etc.
• Canada page giving a good national view