Community

The OGC Community is represented by a wide range of leaders and technical experts that reach across virtually all things geospatial. With the power of standards and domain working groups, forums, and projects, OGC continues to push the boundaries of innovation and collaboration.

OGC’s community is also broken up into several additional committees, forums, and partners to ensure that the consortium is able to deliver on its promise of being open, transparent, and FAIR. Our committees are the core of OGC with staff and member driven groups, our forums represent an entire globe of engaged leaders, and our alliance partners help the consortium tackle issues.

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Committees

OGC standards are the result of an international consensus-based process of technical content-development followed by intense review and formal vote.

Regional Forums

OGC innovations, standards, and thought leadership are truly global and are represented by multiple forums. Each forum supports a range of functions in order to help organizations continue to evolve with industry best practices, interoperability, and the next generation of location technologies. In order to better support the many different regions that use OGC standards, OGC encourages the creation of regional forums that address the particular needs and circumstances of their regions.

Alliance Partners

Geospatial information is a cross-cutting requirement that’s critical to many different domains. As such, the OGC mission is aligned with the missions of many different organizations.

Upcoming events

MEMBER MEETING – HYBRID

September 25 – September 29, 2023

127th OGC Member Meeting – Singapore

OGC’s 127th Member Meeting is scheduled. Join us in Singapore, where we will continue to connect location, show why standards matter, and share how interoperable technologies are crucial to sharing geospatial information. This one-week event filled with technology showcases, dozens of Working Group meetings to improve standards and domains, special sessions, workshops, and keynotes, will show the value of the consortium\’s community of experts. The OGC Collaborative Innovations and Solutions program will also be in attendance sharing the latest concepts in climate, space, aviation, and more: all powered by our community. Learn more on the Member Meeting Landing Page.

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IN-PERSON MEETING

October 2 – October 6, 2023

International Astronautical Congress

The IAC 2023 to be held under the theme Global Challenges and Opportunities: Give Space a Chance in Azerbaijan’s capital will extend unequalled prospects for establishing strong collaborations, and will serve as a perfect occasion to reach a diverse international audience through one-of-a-kind exposure both within the region and internationally. Delving into the most recent developments in the sphere of space at the Congress, the guests and participants will also have a chance to experience the authentic culture and hospitality of Azerbaijan.

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IN-PERSON MEETING

October 3 – October 5, 2023

Unreal Fest 2023

Unreal Fest is expanding, becoming a joint event for both devs and creators! Join us in New Orleans for 200 new sessions over three packed days, featuring hands-on training, riveting speakers, and a team of devs ready to answer your questions.

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