Open Data: Unleashing Hidden Value

Unleash the power of open data. Learn how to implement an open data program at your organization and use open data for transparency efforts, innovation, data analysis, and reporting.

Introduction

• Welcome

Open Data: Understanding the Big Picture

• Open government in the 21st century
• Global survey of open data efforts
• The Open Government Partnership (OGP)
• Examples of open data in action

1. Operationalizing an Open Data Program

• Creating policy
• Designing the data governance process
• Managing risk
• Different models for the currency of data
• Monetizing open data

2. Storytelling with Open Data

• What is data storytelling?
• Examples of visualization
• Examples of data stories

3. Driving the Value of Open Data

• Tips on selling the value of open data
• Events: Hackathons and apps challenges
• Metrics and measuring value

Conclusion

• Why open data really matters to our future