Overture Maps Foundation

In case you missed it, here's my FOSS4G UK talk about GERS, Overture's Global Entity Reference System. Follow along as I pretend to be a field geographer tracking down music venues in Leeds and assigning them GERS IDs. I had so much fun with this! https://lnkd.in/eSS6iEUJ

Drew Breunig is the best at explaining what we are doing at Overture Maps Foundation and why we think open map data unlocks interoperability across spatial data sets. This is his recent talk at CARTO ‘s Spatial Data Science Conference https://lnkd.in/gV34R_Sm

Drew Breunig is the best at explaining what we are doing at Overture Maps Foundation and why we think open map data unlocks interoperability across spatial data sets. This is his recent talk at CARTO ‘s Spatial Data Science Conference https://lnkd.in/gV34R_Sm

Open map data is about so much more than just free data. It's about saving money and moving faster. Michal Migurski of CARTO explains how the Global Entity Reference System (GERS) from Overture Maps Foundation helps: "GERSification isn’t just about linking datasets more easily - it’s about eliminating one of the biggest bottlenecks in data-driven decision making: integration. By using shared IDs, organizations can blend spatial data sources instantly, accelerating time-to-insight and reducing costly engineering work. For teams under pressure to respond fast - like our earthquake scenario - that difference translates directly into faster, smarter action."

👏 Great article from CARTO explores how shared, open identifiers from the Global Entity Reference System (#GERS) make it easier to integrate spatial data. Discover how the GERSification of Overture Maps Foundation data helps connect open and premium datasets to speed up analysis and enable smarter spatial decisions, from everyday insights to rapid responses in real-world scenarios like an earthquake in San Francisco. 👇 #OpenData

We’re thrilled to share that the Overture Maps Foundation has been named to Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech list for our work on the Global Entity Reference System (GERS)! 🌍✨ This recognition, in the “Small and Mighty” category, celebrates teams making an outsized impact through innovation, and it truly belongs to our entire community. From members and engineers to partners and contributors, you’ve all helped shape what open, interoperable geospatial data can be. A huge thank-you to our members and community for believing in this mission and building alongside us. And thank you to Fast Company for recognizing the power of open collaboration. Read our blog to learn more about what this means for #GERS and #OpenData: https://lnkd.in/eUwp2pHb When we build together, nothing is ever too hard. 💪

Overture 2025-09-24.0 is now live. What's New: 📌 Added 6M new POIs from Foursquare Open Source Places 🎯 Improved confidence scores with new signal patches 🚉 Expanded TomTom transportation data, and broader coverage in Italy, Portugal, Mexico, Egypt, Sweden, and Indonesia 📐 Introduced new schema properties to improve clarity and usability across themes Get the #opendata: https://hubs.la/Q03KWdNr0

We’re honored to share that the Overture Maps Foundation has received the GeoGov Summit Innovation in Public-Private Partnerships Award. 🏆 This recognition belongs to our entire ecosystem of more than 40 members across industries. Together, we’re proving what’s possible when diverse organizations collaborate to build shared, scalable geospatial infrastructure that benefits everyone. A heartfelt thank you to all our members, contributors, and the broader community for your support, feedback, and belief in this work. Your contributions make Overture possible. And thank you to Geospatial World Forum (GWF) for the recognition.                                                                           When we build together, nothing is ever too hard. Onward! 🥂 #GERS #OpenData #OvertureMaps