FOSS4G NA Baltimore 2023

Code of Conduct

Participants at FOSS4G-NA Baltimore 2023 conference are expected to act respectfully toward others in accordance with our FOSS4G NA Code of Conduct.

This code of conduct will be expanded upon with more details once the full proghram is available.

FOSS4G is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion, or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds.

Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, social media, or parties. Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for FOSS4G. Attendees violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference without a refund at the sole discretion of the conference organizers. Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly event for all.

Accomodations

The host hotel for this year's FOSS4G NA meeting is the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201), located in the vibrant and walkable Inner Harbor district, a prime business, historic, and cultural district in downtown Baltimore, MD.

The negotiated group rate for our attendees is $249.00 per room, per night plus taxes and fees (complimentary basic wifi is included).

The group rate will be available until Sunday, October 1st, or until our block is sold out (whichever comes first).

Travel

Conference workshops and educational sessions will be held at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel, 401 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201.

*NOTE: There is a Baltimore Ravens home game taking place at 1:00pm on Sunday, October 22nd that may cause significant traffic in and around the city. You may wish to adjust your travel plans accordingly.

By Air:
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): 10 miles from hotel
Washington National Airport (DCA): 41 miles from hotel
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): 70 miles from hotel

By Car:
Hotel Parking: $36 per day (self parking)

Mass Transit:
Baltimore Light RailLink: Camden Yard Station (available from BWI)
Amtrak: Baltimore Penn Station

Gala

“A Night at the Science Center”
Gala Event (purchased ticket required)

Bring your inner child and join us for a night of fun at the Maryland Science Center, located a short walk from the hotel right on the harbor.

Registration

The host hotel for this year's FOSS4G NA meeting is the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201), located in the vibrant and walkable Inner Harbor district, a prime business, historic, and cultural district in downtown Baltimore, MD.

Group Discount
A group discount is now available for organizations sending 15 or more attendees. Do you qualify? Contact us at info@delaneymeetingevent.com to get registration instructions.

	Early Bird (by Monday 9/11 11:59pm ET)	Price
Full Conference Registration	$ 450	$ 550
One-Day Registration (Tues or Wed)	$ 225	$ 275
Student Full Conference Registration		$ 400
Workshop (Monday)		$ 150
B2B (Monday)		$ 75
Gala (Tuesday)		$ 80

Sponsorship

Sponsors of FOSS4G NORTH AMERICA have a unique opportunity to be an integral part of the entire event. The Global FOSS4G movement delivers camaraderie and networking opportunities that lead to synergies in the community as well as opportunities to give and receive help on specific technical issues or to generate business opportunities

Volunteering

Do you love open source and are always looking to contribute to the community? Do want to learn more about open source solutions to geospatial challenges? Are you planning to renew or apply for your Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification and need to show contributions to the profession? Or, are you just looking for an exhilariating atmosphere to meet people filled with contagious excitement for helping others succeed?

There are a ton of reasons for volunteering at FOSS4G North America in Baltimore this year, but if you answered yes to any of the above, you should really consider signing up to volunteer for this amazing opportunity! If you have questions related to volunteering before deciding, drop us a line, and we can discuss any details you have questions about.