SXSW 2020
"In the Know" with Open Government Data
Description:
You don’t know what you don’t know. This is why open data is so important. Open-source, publicly-accessible, and machine readable federal government data can be harnessed to solve public problems and glean valuable insights. Interested in weather patterns? Federal spending? Population demographics? Believe it or not, the federal government is a rich source – a goldmine, if you will –of data related to such topics, and more. But this data is only valuable if it is open for use. In this panel, leading public data innovators will explain how they are using open data to promote government transparency and accountability and solve important issues facing the public. Whether predicting storms, tracking contracts, or understanding community needs – open government data helps put you in the know.
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Takeaways
- How does access to and utilization of government data help solve public problems?
- What are some top challenges in implementing effective open data efforts?
- What promising trends are in store for open government data?
Speakers
- Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Environment Observation and Prediction, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Nick Hart, CEO, Data Coalition
- Rebecca Hutchinson, Big Data Lead, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Amy Edwards, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Organizer
Matthew Garlipp, Program Analyst, US Department Of Treasury
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