The Romanian Cartographic Association is an independent body, affiliated to the International Cartographic Association, that aims to explore, exploit and promote concepts, techniques and specific instruments of cartography and geospatial domains. The Romanian Cartographic Association is an active promoter of open source solutions and software and a strong supporter for open data and unrestricted access to geospatial datasets. The initiative is dedicated to students, early career scientists, senior researchers, professionals and businesses that have a strong interest in the field, offering training, support and consultancy.