State of the Map, an annual gathering for contributors to OpenStreetMap, took place for the first time in Paris at the end of August, drawing around 500 participants from 45 countries. At the event, members of the OpenStreetMap France (OSM France) association shared insights about their work with Projets Libres, a podcast produced by Linuxfr. OpenStreetMap is a global, collaborative project that allows anyone to contribute to a free and open map of the world, much like how Wikipedia allows users to edit and expand its encyclopedia. The relationship between the OpenStreetMap community and OSM France is similar to that between Wikipedia’s global community and its national chapters, such as Wikimedia France. According to Donat, a member of OSM France, the association supports the community and promotes the project, much like Wikimedia. While the OpenStreetMap Foundation handles data, servers, and licensing, OSM France focuses on encouraging contributions, organizing events like State of the Map, and supporting local groups. Tony, another OSM France representative, emphasized that the success of the project depends not just on the data itself, but on the people who contribute to it. He noted that while data can be refreshed, the loss of contributors would halt progress. The association aims to bring people together, foster collaboration, and make it easier for individuals to contribute to the map. Currently, OSM France has around 100 members and is looking to grow its ranks, especially at the regional and national levels. One of the challenges the association faces is working within a commercial environment that includes local governments and companies such as Michelin and TomTom. These organizations often have professionals who are occupied with work-related tasks and may not have the time to contribute outside of their jobs. Additionally, OSM France is trying to attract more institutional support and promote the use of open data, as outlined in the association’s mission. Despite these challenges, the project is growing. Donat noted that the number of daily contributors in France has nearly doubled since he joined in 2015, from 200 to 500. The OSM France forum, which hosts over 750 registered users and sees more than 7,000 messages per year, is described as a "very lively vector" and a "very powerful tool." The forum has become an important space for discussion, including recent conversations about the impact of generative AI on open source projects and broader society.