Nigeria's Flagship Open Geospatial Conference
State of the Map Nigeria (SOTM Nigeria) is the official annual conference bringing together contributors, researchers, developers, and practitioners of OpenStreetMap and open geospatial technology across Nigeria and beyond.
Now in its 5th Annual Edition, SOTM Nigeria 2026 takes place at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State from 17th – 20th November 2026. The event provides a collaborative platform to explore cutting-edge developments in GeoAI, Citizen Science, Open Mapping, and Climate Action.
Through hands-on training workshops, peer-reviewed academic presentations, dynamic mapathons, commercial exhibitions, and the Annual General Assembly (AGA), SOTM Nigeria accelerates community empowerment and evidence-based decision-making.
Conference Focus Areas
Machine learning, automated feature extraction, predictive analytics
Participatory mapping, local knowledge, grassroots empowerment
OpenStreetMap, QGIS, mobile GIS tools, and open geospatial data pools
Vulnerability mapping, disaster risk reduction, and resilient infrastructure
Unique Mappers Network & OSM Nigeria
Unique Mappers Network is an NGO and active OpenStreetMap community hub dedicated to Open Data Development, Mobile Data Collection, Citizen Science Projects, Open Source Geospatial, GeoForAll Lab, Flying Lab, Youth & Women Empowerment, SDGs, and Humanitarian Crisis Response in Nigeria and Africa.
Together with nationwide chapters, academic institutions, and international mapping partners, we organize State of the Map Nigeria to build resilient, data-empowered communities.
Our Conference Motto
MAP TOGETHER • INNOVATE TOGETHER • BUILD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.
Who Attends SOTM Nigeria?
A cross-disciplinary network of practitioners
Mapping Enthusiasts & OSM Contributors
Active mappers and grassroots local chapter leaders across Nigeria and Africa.
Academia & Researchers
Scholars and students from Geoinformatics, Geography, Surveying, Remote Sensing, and Computer Science.
Forward-Thinking Mapping Experts
Industry specialists driving digital cartography, AI-assisted feature extraction, and location intelligence.
Startups & Geospatial Leaders
Innovators building commercial GIS tools, satellite data services, and UAV photogrammetry products.
Humanitarian & Development Organizations
Partners like HOT, Red Cross, SciStarter, UN agencies, and disaster response teams.
Government Ministries & Agencies
Federal, state, and municipal mapping and environmental protection agencies.
Geospatial Professionals
Surveyors, GIS analysts, software engineers, and environmental planners.
Students & Young Professionals
Future leaders building careers in spatial data science, open mapping, and climate technologies.
SOTM 2026 Code of Conduct
Our goal is to bring together the diverse users that make up the humanitarian open mapping community — open-sourced users — and to make everyone feel welcome to participate, speak up, ask questions, and engage in the event, sessions, and conversations. The growing diversity of the OpenStreetMap community includes hobbyists and professionals, people of different ethnic backgrounds and gender identities, rich and poor. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the State of the Map Nigeria Conference.
To achieve this we require that everyone participating in the conference and events treat everyone with respect and kindness and commit to positive, inclusive communication.
Anti-Harassment Policy
State of the Map Nigeria 2026 is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, physical appearance, race, age, religion or background.
If you notice unacceptable behavior or have any concerns, please contact conference organizers immediately by emailing stateofthemapnigeria@gmail.com.