Autumn 2023 events calendar: Autumn open data conferences and webinars

Fecha de la noticia: 19-09-2023

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Mark them on your calendar, make a note in your agenda, or set reminders on your mobile to not forget about this list of events on data and open government taking place this autumn. This time of year brings plenty of opportunities to learn about technological innovation and discuss the transformative power of open data in society. 

From practical workshops to congresses and keynote speeches, in this post, we present some of the standout events happening in October and November. Sign up before the slots fill up!

Data spaces in the EU: synergies between data protection and data spaces

At the beginning of the tenth month of the year, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) and the European Cybersecurity Agency (ENISA) will hold an event in English to address the challenges and opportunities of implementing the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in EU data spaces.

During the conference, the conference will review best practices of existing EU data spaces, analyse the interaction between EU legislation and policies on data exchange and present data protection engineering as an integral element in the structure of data spaces, as well as its legal implications.

  • Who is it aimed at? This event promises to be a platform for knowledge and collaboration of interest to anyone interested in the future of data in the region.
  • When and where is it? On October 2nd in Madrid from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM and available for streaming with prior registration until 2:45 PM.
  • Registration: link no longer available 
 

SEMIC Conference 'Interoperable Europe in the age of AI'

Also in October, the annual SEMIC conference organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union returns. This year's event takes place in Madrid and will explore how interoperability in the public sector and artificial intelligence can benefit each other through concrete use cases and successful projects.

Sessions will address the latest trends in data spaces, digital governance, data quality assurance and generative artificial intelligence, among others. In addition, a proposal for an Interoperable Europe Act will be presented.

  • Who is it aimed at? Public or private sector professionals working with data, governance and/or technology. Last year's edition attracted more than 1,000 professionals from 60 countries.
  • When and where is it? The conference will be held on October 18th at the Hotel Riu Plaza in Madrid and can also be followed online. Pre-conference workshops will take place on October 17th at the National Institute of Public Administration
  • Registration: https://semic2023.eu/registration/

Data and AI in action: sustainable impact and future realities

From October 25th to 27th, an event on the value of data in artificial intelligence is taking place in Valencia, with the collaboration of the European Commission and the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, among others.

Over the course of the three days, approximately one-hour presentations will be given on a variety of topics such as sectoral data spaces, the data economy and cybersecurity.

  • Who is it aimed at? Members of the European Big Data Value Forum will receive a discounted entrance fee and associate members receive three tickets per organisation. The ticket price varies from 120 to 370 euros.
  • When and where is it? It will take place on October 25th, 26th and 27th in Valencia.
  • Registration: bipeek.

European Webinars: open data for research, regional growth with open data and data spaces

The European Open Data Portal organises regular webinars on open data projects and technologies. In datos.gob.es we report on this in summary publications on each session or in social networks. In addition, once the event is over, the materials used to carry out the didactic session are published. The October events calendar is now available on the portal's website. Sign up to receive a reminder of the webinar and, subsequently, the materials used.

    Data spaces: Discovering block architecture

    How to use open data in your research?

    Open Data Maturity Report: The in-depth impact dimension

ODI SUMMIT 2023: Changes in data

November starts with an Open Data Institute (ODI) event that poses the following question by way of introduction: how does data impact on technology development to address global challenges? For society to benefit from such innovative technologies as artificial intelligence, data is needed.

This year's ODI SUMMIT features speakers of the calibre of World Wide Web founder Tim Berners-Lee, Women Income Network co-founder Alicia Mbalire and ODI CEO Louise Burke. It is a free event with prior registration.

  • Who is it aimed at? Teachers, students, industry professionals and researchers are welcome to attend the event.
  • When and where is it? It is on November 7th, online.
  • Entry: Form (hsforms.com)

These are some of the events that are scheduled for this autumn. Anyway, 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 and LinkedIn; you can also write to us at dinamizacion@datos.gob.es if you want us to add any other event to the list or if you need extra information.

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