YouthMappers 10th Anniversary Symposium
YouthMappers 10th Anniversary Symposium
YouthMappers will mark its 10th Anniversary Symposium from November 17–19, 2025, in New York City, convening government representatives, academic leaders, private sector partners, and members of its global network.
The event will celebrate a decade of youth-led open mapping efforts that have contributed to community development across more than 80 countries, advancing progress toward the UN SDGs. The symposium’s programme will feature panel presentations on mapping’s impact in areas such as global health, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and local capacity building. It will also include sessions on workforce development, innovation, and recognition of sponsors, alumni, and key contributors.
As part of the symposium, Dr Temidayo Oniosun, the Managing Director of Space in Africa and ex-YouthMappers Leadership Fellow, will be delivering a presentation on “Remote Sensing in Africa & YouthMappers’ Role in Tech Talent,” to explore how geospatial technologies are shaping Africa’s innovation ecosystem, and how youth-driven initiatives can support the continent’s talent pipeline.
