North East Leading The Way In Open Data

  North East Leading The Way In Open Data  The UK is recognised as leading the way internationally for its use of open data.  The FSB in the North East wants to see our region become recognised as the leading region in the UK in the way we use open data.  The region has all the constituent parts to make this a reality.  We have a thriving tech and digital sector with some world class developers and a broader business community that wants to use data better.  Working in partnership with Sunderland Software City and Dynamo North East our conference will help make this a reality.  The day will hear from national, regional and local experts on open data and what the future holds for the North East.  Keynote speakers already confirmed are: Simon Parker, Director, NLGN Ben Unsworth, Socrata  The conference will also hear from: Steve Caughey, Cloud Innovation Centre, Newcastle David Dunn, Sunderland Software City Sunderland Council North Tyneside Council Durham Council Agenda: 9:30am: Registration 10am: How the North East can lead the way on open data Simon Hanson, FSB 10:15: Utilising a data driven approach to tackle civic challenges in Sunderland Jill Laverick, Sunderland Council 10:35: Data Durham Phil Jackman, Durham County Council 11:00: How open data can transform delivery of services in North Tyneside Lisa Clark, North Tyneside Council 11:20: Data Revolution and what it means for local government Simon Parker, Director, NLGN 11:40 Panel Discussion: Working in partnership to deliver on open data 12:30 Lunch and refreshments 1:15: Connecting the city: Role of hackathons in driving open data Steve Caughey, Cloud Innovation Centre, Newcastle 1:35: Adding value to open data: Role of platforms Ben Unsworth, Socrata 2:00: Role of Digital Catapult Centre in driving open data opportunities in the NE David Dunn, Sunderland Software Centre 2:20: Panel Discussion: How will the North East lead the way in open data? 3:00: Close