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International Networking and Technological Innovation: Consortis Geospatial at FOSS4G Europe 2025

Consortis Geospatial proudly participated in FOSS4G Europe 2025, held in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from July 14 to 18, reinforcing its leadership in the field of open-source geospatial technologies.

Representing the company, two of our expert team members, Andreas Garavelis (Senior GIS Data Engineer) and Giannis Paradeisis (Software Developer), were engaged in a dynamic program of technical presentations, hands-on workshops, and professional networking with geospatial experts and researchers from across Europe.

Key Technical Highlights

During the conference, the Consortis delegation explored and assessed some of the most significant advancements in open-source GIS technologies:

  • New QGIS functionalities, with a special focus on deployment in low-spec mobile devices (featured in a case study by the Danish Forest Service).
  • Introduction to iTowns, a powerful WebGL-based library for 3D geospatial visualizations.
  • The latest developments in MapLibre, the widely adopted open-source mapping framework.
  • Applications of OGC PygeoAPI, a Python implementation of the OGC API standards for delivering geospatial data via web services.
  • Big Data use cases involving large-scale meteorological data processing and the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) like Llama for geospatial data interpretation.
  • The launch of fAIr (HOTOSM)—a new AI-based mapping tool developed entirely with open-source technologies.
  • Tools for managing and deploying web-based mapping applications through MapBender.

Strategic Significance

Participation in FOSS4G Europe aligns with Consortis Geospatial’s broader strategic goals:

  • Supporting the continuous technical and professional growth of its team
  • Strengthening its international network and exchange of expertise
  • Embracing and promoting innovative open-source solutions for both public and private sector projects
  • Enhancing its technical excellence in delivering complex geospatial applications

Consortis remains committed to investing in international forums and collaborations—expanding its footprint across the European geospatial landscape and contributing meaningfully to digital transformation and sustainable development through geospatial innovation.

 Discover more about our open-source GIS solutions: https://consortis-geo.gr/en/services