China Chapter Report 2009

China Chapter

• Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2009
• Contact name:
  • Pro.Chen
  • Gao Ang

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.
• Finish OSGeo China Annual Report at FOSS4G 2009 conference.
• Invite Prof.Venka from OSGeo Japan to give lecture at OSGeo China.

Areas for Improvement

• Open Source GIS document and software localization for Chinese developers.
• 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

• Organize off line activities and lectures for students and researchers.
• Enrich the local OSGeo China web site.
• Communicate with OSGeo local chapters in Asia.
• Contributes to OSGeo event such as FOSS4G conference.
• Organize annual local meeting according to the form of FOSS4G Tokyo and FOSS4G Osaka.