[Open-access] 16 Oct 2012 @ Asheville, NC: Open Data Day

Thu Aug 30 01:11:49 UTC 2012

Dunno if this is OT for this list, but, JIC:

http://www.facebook.com/OpenDataDay
> Open Data Day is a program that creates partnerships among media,
> government, business, and communities to solve problems caused by a
> lack of open government data. Join us!

http://odd2012.eventbrite.com/
> Open Data Day
> Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
> Asheville, NC

> Open Data Day is a program that highlights the problems behind a
> lack of easily accessed government data, and how solutions can help
> your community in multiple ways. Lunch will be provided.

(but "there's no free lunch" here, either :-)

> What to expect...

> * Case studies of how open government data can improve citizen
>   services

> * Participate, network, attend solution-oriented workshops

> * Collaborate with local government, code hackers, and community
>   visionaries

> Guest speakers include leaders from successful startups who have
> created value in their communities via government data, as well as
> civic leaders who have set their data free for citizens to use.

> Keynote Speakers:

> Kevin Curry, Program Director at Code for America.
> "Hacking As A Civic Duty". http://codeforamerica.org/author/kevin/

> Robert Cheetham, architect, OpenDataPhilly, President/CEO, Azavea.
> "Open Data in Philadelphia: bringing government, commercial, and
> non-profits together". http://bit.ly/Roe5G5