March
09
Monday
2026
Descripción
Every year, the international open knowledge advocacy organization Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) organizes Open Data Day (ODD), a framework initiative that will bring together activities around the world to demonstrate the value of open data. It is a meeting point for public administrations, civil society, universities, technology companies and citizens interested in the reuse of public information. It is, above all, an invitation to move from theory to practice: to open data, reuse it and turn it into concrete solutions.
From datos.gob.es, national open data portal, we join this celebration by also compiling other activities that put data and related technologies at the center. In this post we review some events that will be held during this month of March. Take note and write down the agenda!
Data against misinformation: celebrate Open Data Day with Open Data Barcelona Initiative
This meeting is part of the activities organized in Spain on the occasion of Open Data Day 2026, and is focused on the role of open data as a tool to strengthen the quality of public information and combat disinformation. The event will give visibility to projects that use open data to promote a more transparent democracy, encourage informed citizen participation and contribute to the development of responsible artificial intelligence based on reliable data.
- When? On Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m.
- Where? Ca l'Alier C/ de Pere IV, 362 in Barcelona
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The future of Open Data: OKFN's anniversary
On the occasion of Open Data Day 2026, the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) is organizing an online conference to bring together the open data community and celebrate two decades of CKAN, the tool that emerged from OKFN's work that today powers data portals around the world. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the current role of open data and data infrastructures in the face of contemporary technical and political challenges. It is aimed at professionals from governments, civil society, the media, activist groups and all those interested in reflecting on the future of open data in a rapidly changing technological context, marked especially by the emergence of artificial intelligence tools.
- When? On Wednesday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where? Online
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Data as a public good: European webinar
Organized by the data.europa.eu academy in the framework of Open Data Day, this webinar addresses how open data can act as a public good to improve decision-making in all territories, especially in rural areas. Through case studies from the United Kingdom and Ireland, the session will show how open information can identify local needs, reduce territorial inequalities and design evidence-based public policies that ensure more equitable access to essential services.
- When? Friday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
- Where? Online event
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Solid World: innovation in the sharing and reuse of scientific data
This event will explore how to model, analyze, and share research data using technologies from the Solid* ecosystem. The session will feature representatives from W3C and Open Data Institute to present the SpOTy project, a web application for organizing and analyzing linguistic data that has migrated from RDF to Solid to give researchers greater control over the sharing of their data, also addressing challenges of interoperability and responsible reuse of scientific information.
*The Solid Ecosystem is a set of technologies, standards, and tools that enable individuals and organizations to control their own data on the web and decide how, when, and with whom it is shared.
- When? Monday, March 23 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where? Online event
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How to prepare public portals for the AI era
The thirteenth edition of the Data Centric AI cycle, organized by the Open Data Institute (ODI), will explore how public data portals must evolve to adapt to new ways of interacting with datasets. It will address the transformation of infrastructures such as data.gov.uk, plans for the National Data Library and the role of academic research in the design of new public data architectures, combining preparation for artificial intelligence with a user-centric approach and reflecting on the social context surrounding data and AI.
- When? Thursday, March 26 from 5 pm to 6 pm
- Where? Online event
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Online events on open data in different sectors with Open Data Week
Open Data Week is an annual festival of events held every March in New York City and organized by the NYC Open Data team in conjunction with BetaNYC and Data Through Design. The week commemorates the anniversary of the city's first open data law, signed on March 7, 2012, and also coincides with Open Data Day, reinforcing its connection with the international open data movement. Some of the scheduled activities will be in virtual format.
- When? From 22 to 29 March
- Where? Some events can be followed in streaming
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Data ethics keys for organizations
This session of the Data Ethics Professionals cycle organized by ODI will focus on the main lessons learned by organizations that have initiated processes of integrating data ethics into their structures and workflows. The seminar will address common challenges such as obtaining management support, the practical incorporation of ethical tools and frameworks, and the management of workloads in organizational transformation processes.
- When? On Monday, March 30 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where? Online
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In short, the calendar for the coming weeks offers multiple opportunities to delve into the strategic value of open data and associated technologies. From local initiatives against disinformation to sectoral data spaces and European seminars on data as a public good, the ecosystem continues to grow and diversify. We encourage you to participate, share these calls and transfer the learnings to your organization. Because Open Data Day is just the starting point: true transformation is built throughout the year, connecting community, knowledge and action through open data.
These are some of the events that are scheduled for this month of March. In any case, don't forget to follow us on social networks so you don't miss any news about innovation and open data. We are on X and LinkedIn you can write to us if you need extra information.
