Bayazid Ahmed
I’m Bayazid Ahmed, a Computer Science and Engineering student at Eastern University, Bangladesh, and General Secretary of YouthMappers. Since starting with OpenStreetMap in May 2024, I’ve grown from local mapathons to global events like State of the Map Asia 2024, mastering tools such as JOSM, QGIS, and Overpass Turbo. For me, mapping goes beyond geography — it connects communities, tells stories, and tackles real-world problems. I’m passionate about using open data to support humanitarian efforts, promote sustainable development, and bridge cultures. Mapping is my way of making a meaningful impact one pixel at a time.
Bayazid Ahmed
Session
In this extended session we want to discuss what motivates people to join the OpenStreetMap community and what makes them stay. Hear the stories of Denis Kasozi, Bayazid Ahmed and Prativa Thapa, three of our community members coming from different backgrounds and countries. Then join our speakers and the session host Walter Mayeku in an extended QA session to share experiences how people come to be part of the contributors.