Based on the State of the Map conference 2021 theme of leaving no one behind and emerging from a global pandemic, as a student I understood the important role universities play in the geospatial data collection on the OSM. Therefore, with much emphasis from speakers at the conference we fully explored the topic of Beyond mapping and Reusing Open StreetMap data/FOSS4G where we were able to learn how students and the community can make use of available Geodata for personal and institutional development. Also taking about the free software we were able to explore further the four major advantages that come with the free software like the RUN, SHARE, IMPROVE, and STUDY. Generally, on my side, the experience was great especially the marathon, keynotes from different speakers, panel discussions, and lightning talks were great. During this conference, I came to learn about the Open Mapping Hub ESA and the roles the hub has played to expand the Mapping communities in the region through the funding of various projects like the Open Cities Project in collaboration with the World Bank.