Spatial SQL and Beer

This is our inaugural event. We will meet at least monthly from here on out. The goal of this group is to normalize the use of spatial SQL.

If you're wondering where to start, our hero Matt Forrest has a 2026 guide.

Spatial Thoughts also has an excellent tutorial on the use of DuckDB to perform spatial queries against a couple of important resources, Overture Maps Foundation and Global Fields of The World.

Which brings us to spatial functions. Each spatial database has its own set. This is DuckDB's. This is how to do a buffer in spatial SQL.

Let's discuss that with a very basic example buffer analysis in this meetup. I told you we'll have light examples.

It's all about the discussion.