Events ¶

Stay informed about our upcoming meetups, workshops, and conferences. Join us to advance your geospatial skills, share knowledge, and network with fellow QGIS professionals and enthusiasts across Cameroon and beyond.

Upcoming Events ¶

GIS Day Celebration / Célébration de la Journée du GIS ¶

Date: November 18 / 18 novembre
Location: Hybrid (Yaoundé / Douala / Online) / Hybride (Yaoundé / Douala / En ligne)
Time: To be announced / À annoncer

Description:
Join us in celebrating GIS Day! This special event is dedicated to showcasing the power of Geographic Information Systems and open-source technologies like QGIS. We will host presentations, networking sessions, and demonstrations highlighting local geospatial projects and innovations in Cameroon.

Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer la Journée du GIS ! Cet événement spécial est dédié à la démonstration de la puissance des Systèmes d’Information Géographique et des technologies open-source comme QGIS. Nous organiserons des présentations, des sessions de réseautage et des démonstrations mettant en valeur les projets géospatiaux locaux et les innovations au Cameroun.

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Regular Meetups ¶

We organize structured, regular meetups where members can:

Present and discuss their latest QGIS projects and use cases.
Learn new techniques, workflows, and industry standards.
Receive technical support and peer review for complex GIS challenges.
Network with professionals, academics, and students in the geospatial sector.

Schedule: Last Thursday of every month
Location: Rotating between Yaoundé, Douala, and Online (Hybrid)
Registration: Details are announced via our official mailing list and LinkedIn page.

Workshops & Capacity Building ¶

We regularly host hands-on, professional training sessions covering:

QGIS fundamentals and interface navigation for beginners.
Advanced spatial analysis and geoprocessing techniques.
Python scripting and custom plugin development for QGIS.
Professional cartography, map design, and data visualization.
Integration of QGIS with web mapping frameworks and open data portals.

Please check this page regularly for upcoming workshop schedules and registration links.

Past Events ¶

Our community has a strong track record of organizing impactful geospatial events.

QGIS Open Day (QOD) 2025 ¶

Date: September 25, 2025
Location: Live on QGIS YouTube channel

Summary:
We successfully introduced the QGIS Cameroon User Group to the global community. During this session, we presented our mission, goals, vision, and future plans for the QGIS community in Cameroon. It was a great opportunity to connect with the wider QGIS network.

Watch Replay on YouTube

Propose an Event or Presentation ¶

We actively encourage community participation. If you wish to present a project, lead a workshop, or propose a new event format, please submit your proposal to our Events Coordinator.

Contact: qgiscameroun@gmail.com