[open-development] Tech at State event: Data Visualization, Sept. 23-24, 2011

Mon Sep 12 18:04:01 UTC 2011

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*You’re invited to join the next Tech at State event, on Data Visualization,
taking place on Sept. 23-24.  Please register
here<http://techatstateday1.eventbrite.com/>
 to secure your spot.  *

This event will look at data, literally, as we explore new and innovative
data visualization techniques, and their applications for international
development practice and research.

Day 1 of the conference will be held in the Atrium and Foyers of the Kennedy
Center, featuring keynote speaker Edward Tufte (see Tufte: Beautiful
Evidence <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th_1azZA2OY>).

Day 2 will be an informal "Unconference" to allow participants to
brainstorm, network, and create their own agenda together.

Other expert panelists will address the open data movement and how to
leverage visualization techniques for planning, implementing, and monitoring
aid projects.  Breakout sessions will focus on key sectors and themes,
including: data visualization to support disaster response and coordination;
visualization for aid transparency; mobile technology and new media; and
others. More details on the agenda will be posted on http://tech.state.gov as
they are confirmed.

The event is organized by the U.S. Department of State<http://www.state.gov>
, Development Gateway <http://www.developmentgateway.org>,
AidData<http://www.aiddata.org>,
and the World Bank Institute <http://wbi.worldbank.org>. It is made possible
through support from the Global Facility for Disaster Relief and
Recovery (GFDRR) <http://www.gfdrr.org>, Fitzgerald
Analytics<http://www.fitzgerald-analytics.com/>
, Esri <http://www.esri.com>, Microsoft <http://www.microsoft.com>,
and MetroStar
Systems <http://www.metrostarsystems.com/>.

Please register at http://techatstateday1.eventbrite.com/.  There is a
separate registration for the Unconference on Day 2—look for more details on
the Eventbrite page.

For more information, please visit tech.state.gov.

*Tech at State connects technologists to the goals of U.S. diplomacy and
development through physical and virtual networking events. As part of
Secretary Clinton's 21st Century Statecraft initiative, Tech at State brings
together leaders, innovators, government personnel and others to collaborate
on 21st century technology solutions to improve the education, health and
welfare of the world's population. Previous Tech at State events have covered
the aftermath of the Haiti Earthquake, Mobile Money, Civil Society 2.0, Open
Source and Serious Games.*

Development Gateway is a non-profit organization that helps governments and
development practitioners

make most efficient use of their knowledge and resources, so they can build
a better world.

1889 F St, NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20006 – USA
www.developmentgateway.org
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