Seminario
Presentano – Alessandro Plaisant, Tanja Congiu, Andrea Cappai | DADU, Università degli Studi di Sassari

Maurizio Napolitano
Discovering the OpenStreetMap ecosystem

28 Maggio 2024 – prima parte (teorica) dalle 12:00 alle 13:00 – introduzione al mondo openstreetmap | seconda parte (pratica) dalle 15:00 alle 17:00 – imparare a progettare su OpenStreetMap

Complesso Santa Chiara, Aula Mossa | Alghero
Codice e link Microsoft Teams: Q5E8nH – Link: https://urly.it/3a065

This workshop offers a comprehensive guide on leveraging OpenStreetMap (OSM) as a vital resource for businesses, civil society, and activists. Aimed at revealing how OSM transcends its identity as a collaborative mapping platform to become a rich ecosystem full of opportunities for generating positive social impacts, this event is designed to transform perceptions and utilizations of collaborative maps.

The first part of the workshop will introduce participants to the vast universe of OpenStreetMap, unveiling its foundations, history, and transformative impact through tangible case studies and success stories. This enlightening session aims to provide a solid understanding of how OSM can serve as a dynamic tool for social innovation.
The second part will focus on the practical aspect, guiding participants through learning and using the various tools OpenStreetMap offers. Through interactive activities and hands-on sessions, participants will gain directly applicable skills in developing projects that leverage the potential of collaborative maps to create social value. They will be encouraged to conceptualize and propose their initiatives, paving the way for new possibilities of impact and collaboration.

Maurizio Napolitano is a technologist at the Bruno Kessler Foundation in Trento and is currently the Head of the Digital Commons Lab (DCL). In this regard, his primary focus lies in the development of policies, actions, and software related to open data. He also contributes to academia by teaching Geospatial Analysis as part of the Data Science Master’s program at the University of Trento. In his role, he has organized and delivered numerous courses for journalists, academics, public administrators, and innovators, covering a diverse range of socio-technical subjects, including data analysis, data visualization, geospatial analysis, open data, and effective communication. Outside of academia, he has had the privilege of speaking at various science dissemination events.

These experiences have allowed him to share his insights and expertise with a diverse audience. In his leisure time, he is passionate about civic hacking, particularly creating maps of smart cities. This intersection of technology, data, and community engagement drives his enthusiasm for his work.

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