In light of the global pandemic and following careful consideration, the Calgary Local Organizing Committee announces the cancellation of the international conference, Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) which was intended to take place in August 2020.

“The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt normal business operations and we understand that many are simply trying to stay afloat. With health concerns, an economic downturn, and uncertainty around global travel policies, we feel we couldn’t successfully move forward with FOSS4G 2020”, says Co-Chair, Jonathan Neufeld.

FOSS4G Calgary thanks their partners, suppliers, and participants for their support over the last year. Full refunds will be issued for anyone who has purchased advanced tickets and our sponsors. Despite the current challenges, the open source community is strong and FOSS4G will continue in 2021.

The next FOSS4G event will take place in August 2021 in Buenos Ares, Argentina.

Questions about FOSS4G Calgary: Sarah Campbell at scampbell@tecterra.com

FAQ

Sponsors:

How do I receive a refund for my sponsorship?

Sponsors will receive communications from Sarah Campbell, Logistics Lead with information and steps on processing your refund. If you have not received an email, please contact Sarah at scampbell@tecterra.com

How long will it take to receive a refund?

We are processing payments via wire transfer, therefore you should receive payment within 10 business days.

Registration:

How do I receive a refund for my registration?

All registrations will be refunded automatically, and nothing needs to be done on your end.

Why do I need to pay the service fee?

When you registered for FOSS4G 2020, there was a service fee of $39.20 for the transaction included in the cost of the registration package. The service fee covers processing the transaction with your bank and our registration provider. Unfortunately, this fee is non-refundable. Your refund will be processed for the full amount of your transaction, minus $39.20.

How long does it take to receive my refund?

Refunds can take up to 10 business days to show on your credit card statement, depending on your bank.

I didn’t receive my refund, who do I contact?

Please allow up to 10 business days for your refund to show on your credit card statement. If you haven’t received a refund and it has been longer than 10 business days, please contact foss4gcalgary@gmail.com

Hotels:

I already booked my hotel, what do I do?

If you have booked a hotel within the FOSS4G hotel block, your hotel reservation will automatically be cancelled, and you will receive an email notification. If you would like to clarify the cancellation, or you didn’t receive a notification, please contact the hotel you are booked with directly.