Through a variety of Meetup formats, Waze cultivates a dynamic global community, bringing together editors, Beta testers, and localizers. Here’s a breakdown of the four primary event types, each serving unique purposes:
- Waze Cafés
- These are intimate, casual gatherings typically involving 10-15 editors from a specific area. Their primary goal is to facilitate networking, allowing editors to connect on a personal level and discuss local issues.
- To learn more about organizing or participating in Waze Cafés, please visit HERE
- Self-Organized Local/Regional Meetups
- These are concise, annual meetups planned by local community leadership in close collaboration with Waze staff. They cater to leading editors within a particular country or region, focusing on localized map editing and community development.
- For detailed information on organizing or attending Self-Organized Local Meetups, please refer to HERE
- Mega Meetups
- These are extensive, annual events planned and executed by Waze staff. Spanning 2.5 days, Mega Meetups gather leading map editors, Beta Testers, and Localizers from various regions.
- To explore the full scope of Mega Meetups, please visit HERE
- Global Meetups: Global Champs Assembly
- Biyearly events hosted at Waze Headquarters. These 2.5 day gatherings bring together Global Champs from around the world, fostering international collaboration and knowledge sharing and planning of future projects and initiatives.
- For more details on Global Meetups and their significance, please see HERE
We encourage all active Waze community members to explore these meetup opportunities and find the events that best align with their interests and goals.
These meetups are invaluable platforms for learning, networking, and contributing to the growth of our dynamic Waze community.
We look forward to seeing you at a future Waze gathering!
Any questions? Just reach out to romia@google.com or nirl@google.com. We are here and ready to help!
