More data are available today than ever before. In addition, new tools are making it easier to explore trends, craft powerful stories, and spur change. Learn how to access information, meet colleagues from across sectors, and get inspired to apply data to your work, all for free at Data Day 2012!

The goal of Data Day is to help organizations and municipalities expand their capacity to use technology and data in innovative ways to advance their community and organizational goals. This biennial conference is co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, the Boston Indicators Project at The Boston Foundation, and Northeastern University. Participants see the latest in technology and tools and learn how other groups are already using data to support community change.

Highlights during Data Day 2012 will include:

• Hands-on workshops on how to access Census 2010 and American Community Survey data
• The launch of the new version of the MetroBoston DataCommon, with expanded data visualization tools
• How to use data to create media interest
• Workshops on WEAVE (Web-based Analysis and Visualization Environment), the web-based open source data visualization software that will power the new DataCommon
• Sources of local data about your neighborhood
• And much more!

The day will provide an excellent professional development opportunity for organizations looking to get the most from their existing resources and staff.

If you are interested in presenting a workshop or poster, or have general questions about the conference, please contact Holly St. Clair at (617) 451-2770x2014.