Upcoming events on data and related technologies

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September 02 2024

The summer comes to an end and gives way to an autumn full of relevant events for the open data sector. This time of year, you can learn about technological innovation and discuss the transformative power of data in society. Take note of these free opportunities. We bring you a compilation in chronological order according to the date of celebration of trainings, conferences, events and much more. We present a first block of sessions that are confined to our country and, subsequently, we mention others of international scope, including those organised by the European Data Portal.

Webinar on data analytics augmented with artificial intelligence

IEBS business school is organising a free webinar on the use of AI for data mining, charting and predictive modelling.

  • When? 4 September at 18h.
  • Where? Virtual.
  • More information: Sign up here to the session.

Conference 'Towards an increase in the digitalisation of Spanish cities and regions'

The Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) is part of an initiative launched by the European Commission to support EU communities in their journey towards digital transformation, by providing resources, best practices and training for the development of digitisation strategies. This session, which will be held in person and can be followed online,will address the process of digital and sustainable transition of cities, highlighting the role of open data platforms and data spaces. 

  • When? 18 September at 16h.
  • Where? In person at the Palacio de Congresos (IFEMA) Madrid and it will also be available online.
  • More information: Here you can read all the information about the event and access the registration link.

Conference "Data Governance for Local Entities"

The FEMP's Network of Local Entities for Transparency and Citizen Participation will hold a face-to-face seminar on how to approach open data and data governance from a practical perspective. The conference will address how to set up projects to open up and publish information at a local level.

  • When? October 3rd from 10h to 17h.
  • Where? In the Pilar Sinués Hall of the Paraninfo Building of the University of Zaragoza.
  • More information: You can register for free here and consult the programme here.

III Congress and XIV R Users' Conference

This conference aims to provide a meeting point for R users and enthusiasts, fostering collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment and disseminating knowledge of the R language and its applications.

  • When? From 6 to 8 November.
  • Where? In Seville.
  • More information: On the event website you can find all the information about the speakers, agenda and registration details.

III geoEuskadi Congress and JIIDE

This year, the 15th edition of the Iberian Conference on Spatial Data Infrastructures (JIIDE) is being held in conjunction with the 3rd geoEsukadi Congress. This event will showcase examples of reuse of high-value datasets, whether through OGC APIs or existing download services and interoperable formats, among other topics related to geospatial data.

  • When? From 13 to 15 November
  • Where? At the Europa Conference Centre in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
  • More information: Participation is free of charge, and registration is required for each session, round table or workshop. It will also be possible to follow the conference in virtual mode. Consult here all the details.

If you live outside Spain, these are some events that may be of interest to you:

Science Open Days 2024

Four days will be dedicated to open research data, artificial intelligence, open educational resources and citizen science..

  • When? From 2 to 5 September.
  • Where? In Lausanne (Switzerland).
  • More information: Check the programme per day and register here.

"Data for Innovation" conference

This event organised by the European Commission and DG Connect will address the opportunities and challenges related to Data Law and European Data Spaces. It will be a space for debate on the future of the data economy in Europe. In addition, it will be possible to follow the event online at this link.

  • When? 11 September from 10h to 16h.
  • Where? At the Karel van Miert Auditorium in Brussels.
  • More information: Check the programme and register here. Follow him online at here.

European open data portal online events

In September, data.europa.eu will present two webinars: one on geospatial trends in the age of digital twins and the other on global perspectives on open data excellence.

  • When?
    • Emerging geospatial trends 2024: opportunities for data.europa.eu in the age of digital twins: 13 September at 10 a.m.
    • Beyond Europe: global perspectives on open data excellence: 20 September at 10 a.m.
  • Where? Virtual.
  • More information: Both webinars require prior registration. All information on these seminars, as well as on future events, can be found on the european open data portal.

These are some of the events that are scheduled for this autumn. In any case, don't forget to follow us on social media so you don't miss any news about innovation and open data. We are on Twitter y LinkedIn. You can also write to us at dinamizacion@datos.gob.es if you would like us to add another event to the list or if you need extra information.

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