The fourth annual Data for Impact Conference has moved to an online platform this year and will be held on Monday, Aug. 17, noon-6 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The transition to a virtual conference opens the door to a broader audience and a larger pool of speakers, the conference organizers said in a press release, with expertise on some of the most pressing issues in the headlines today and valuable takeaways for attendees ranging from nonprofit professionals, entrepreneurs, activists, community members, and local government officials.
The conference will challenge attendees to properly analyze data as well as its collection methods to ensure its ethical use. The conference’s kickoff keynote speaker, Jordan S. Ellenberg, will discuss how gerrymandering plays a role in hindering change by controlling who gets elected. The conference’s closing keynote speaker, Annette Miller, CEO of EQT by Design, will reevaluate how we collect, analyze, and act on data so that it is relevant, reflective, and inclusive of all people.
Also at the Data for Impact Conference, Jeffrey Wu will take attendees behind the scenes to see how public health departments gather and interpret data from their communities to develop and prioritize interventions and Yogesh Chawla will explore how cities and their elected officials can better access and use data to inform their values.
General admission to the conference is free. Attendees can make an optional donation. For more information or to register, click here.
