The Data for Development Festival is an in-person gathering of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data’s network of 280 partner organizations - a powerful coalition of changemakers representing governments, businesses, charities, research institutions, development banks, and United Nations agencies. Together we form a truly global network using data to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals - improving lives, fighting inequality, and promoting environmental sustainability. This will be the inaugural global meeting, with subsequent meetings taking place every two years, in a different country each time.

Over the course of three days, 300 representatives from the UK and around the world will come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of using data innovation and data-led technology to create a better world. It is an exciting chance to generate new partnerships, identify opportunities for collaboration, and explore how emerging technologies can be leveraged for social good.

The event is co-organized by the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data and the following members of the Global Partnership: the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DfID) and its Office for National Statistics (ONS), Southern Voice, Open Institute, CARTO, Datavized, Development Initiatives, the Open Data Institute, RELX Group, Group on Earth Observations (GEO), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the World Bank, Development Gateway, and Centro de Pensamiento Estratégico Internacional (Cepei).

It is co-hosted by the UK Government, DfID, and its Office of National Statistics. The data festival will have wide international participation from a range of stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, NGOs, and the private sector.

Registered participants are also invited to apply to showcase their innovative data for development projects and initiatives in the Data Bazaar, to be held on the first and last day of the festival. Find more information and the application form here.

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FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact: data4devfest@data4sdgs.org

Is this a ticket?

No, due to high demand the organizers will review registrations to ensure tickets are issued to people from different groups and regions to ensure diverse participation.

I will be traveling from overseas, how can I obtain a visa?

Delegates from outside the UK are responsible for determining whether they need visas and applying for their own visas. Delegates can request a visa invitation letter from us through the registration process.

Is there a limit to how many people from my organisation can attend?

In order to achieve diverse representation we prefer no more than 5 people from each organisation to attend the festival.

Do I have to be part of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data to Attend?

No, however GPSDD Partner Organizations will be prioritized if the event is oversubscribed. If your organization wishes to join the Global Partnership please contact Data4DevFest@Data4SDGs.org.

Who will be given travel assistance?

Parts of the registration process collect information regarding those who would like to apply for travel assistance. Applications will be assessed based on the need to facilitate a diverse event that is representative of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data. Priorty will be given to government and small civil society organizations from the Global South. The number of people given travel bursaries will depend upon the amount of money raised in travel sponsorship funds.

Registrations are closed

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