OpenStreetMap is a huge repository of geographic information – but how accessible is it? This panel aims at enlighting existing educational activities and platforms around OpenStreetMap topics, including editing, data usage and community governance, with the goal of exploring how new users and data consumers can approach OpenStreetMap in an easier way, and eventually widespread its adoption. During the panel we will discuss and share educational practices, experiences and tools and challenges.

The United Nations Global Service Center (UNGSC) is developing Virtual Reality applications utilizing OpenStreetMap data. Through a Virtual Reality (VR) pilot project, UNGSC aims to provide UN peacekeepers on the field with 3D digital replicas of the cities in which they are operating, building a sandbox that enhances operational planning with simulations. In order to develop such applications, OpenStreetMap buildings are collaboratively edited, validated and ingested. Field mapping and street-level imagery are also extremely important to add details to the rendered buildings. There could be the possibility to organise a live demo through VR headset.