State of the Map 2026: OpenStreetMap conference

The scientific track at the 2026 State of the Map conference featured around 20 peer-reviewed papers showing how OpenStreetMap is leveraged for research, with topics ranging from routing challenges and attribute completeness (e.g., dams below 1% coverage) to indoor mapping and building-entrance data. Commercial sponsors and professional geospatial practitioners were prominent, highlighting the ecosystem that bridges hobbyist contributors and industry users.