MapServer is an OSGeo project for publishing spatial data and interactive mapping applications to the web [1]. 2021 will see the 8.0 release of MapServer [2]. An overview of the performance boosts, security updates, code quality improvements, and new features such as an initial OGC API implementation, and PROJ 6+ support. An update will be given on the MapServer ecosystem - including new sites from the MapServer gallery, related projects such as MapCache [3], and the various distribution channels. Finally we'll look at how to become a part of the MapServer community and help with the continued success of the project. [1] https://mapserver.org/ [2] https://github.com/mapserver/mapserver/wiki/MapServer-8.0-Release-Plan [3] https://mapserver.org/mapcache/ The MapServer PSC will be working towards providing the MapServer user base with an annual update on project news and developments. Content covered in Abstract above. Authors and Affiliations – Girvin, Seth (1) MapServer PSC (2) Track – Software Topic – Software status / state of the art Level – 1 - Principiants. No required specific knowledge is needed.