Big Data Forum

This one-day, invitation only forum for industry, government and academics is designed to capitalize on and develop existing and emerging opportunities in Big Data.

Forum Overview

We have designed the Big Data Forum to be a by-invitation only discussion of key issues we confront in the use of data for innovation. It is both a reflection of what has happened over the past decade (or longer) and a forum to explore what is needed over the next decade. We have structured the day to be a series of paneled sessions to encourage frank and deep discussions of the issues that surround the use of data. These issues are complex and reflect a range of expertise and insights. Through the development of a cross-disciplinary approach towards future innovation, we will have the opportunity to rapidly move forward to develop the technology and the analytical tools needed to make better and more informed decisions. We are looking forward to an exchange of ideas and best practices as we examine opportunities and methods for translating research innovations to practical industry and policy use.

Forum Objectives:

• Identify important needs and emerging areas of interest that can benefit from recent developments in computing and the increased availability of data.
• Provide a forum for networking and exchanging ideas and best practices.
• Identify and examine opportunities and methods for translating innovations in research to industry.
• Examine Public–Private-Partnership (PPP) synergies that support the transformation from research to industrial/government activities.
• Promote international collaborations

Forum Sessions:

• Using Data for Innovation
• Harvesting and Linking Data
  
• Privacy and Security Issues
• Building the Talent
• Infrastructure Needs (Resource Constraints and Maximizing the Resources to Achieve Goals)

For a detailed program including our Forum moderators and panelists and their bios, please visit the Big Data Forum web site