Empowering the Map Ecosystem with Open Data

Watch a 41-minute conference talk exploring how the Overture Maps Foundation is revolutionizing digital mapping through collaborative open data initiatives. Learn about the critical role of maps in various sectors including automotive, transportation, government, retail, and environmental applications. Discover the challenges of building and maintaining comprehensive map data, including fragmentation across multiple owners and the increasing demand for accuracy and timeliness. Explore how AWS, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom launched the Overture Maps Foundation in 2022 to create a new collaborative model for building openly licensed map data. Understand the foundation's strategy for providing foundational structure to developers and analysts, enabling more efficient development of complex map products and spatial analysis. See how this innovative approach has attracted over 35 companies to join the initiative, with specific examples from the automotive industry demonstrating the practical applications of open map data resources.