The Second Annual State of Open Data Policy Summit

The Open Data Policy Lab supports decision-makers at the local, state and national levels as they accelerate the responsible re-use and opening of data for the benefit of society and the equitable spread of economic opportunity.

The Open Data Policy Lab

Identifying ways that institutions around the world are fostering open data

<h1>About this event</h1>Open data has facilitated COVID-19 response. It has identified gendered differences in urban mobility. It has been a tool to counter corruption and better involve people in government decision-making. Yet, according to the Global Data Barometer, progress on open data policy-making has stalled. There’s been little movement to implement policies.On 12 June 2023 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET, the Open Data Policy Lab will host its Second Annual State of Open Data Policy Summit: Moving From Policy to Practice to identify the barriers and enablers of open data action and the specific ways that organizations have overcome institutional, cultural, and societal hurdles.. This virtual conference will take the form of three hours of panels and conversations on real-world examples of open data and data reuse initiatives from around the world. It will build upon conversations started at <a href="https://opendatapolicylab.org/articles/events-turning-to-purpose-driven-collaborative-open-data-sharing-and-standards-in-the-public-and-private-sectors-takeaways-from-the-state-of-open-data-policy-summit/index.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">last year’s summit</a> by giving participants the opportunity to hear from a new cohort of data leaders from around the world and across sectors about the ways they have realized a <a href="https://opendatapolicylab.org/third-wave-of-open-data/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">third wave of open data</a>. We invite you to attend this global, nonpartisan event to identify the ways we can better generate public good. A full recording of the event will be shared after the event concludes.<h1>Goals</h1><ul><li>SURVEY EXISTING PRACTICES: The State of Open Data Policy Summit will provide attendees with an understanding of how public and private sector organizations are pursuing the data openness policies they’ve implemented. It will examine recent developments in the United States, European Union, and elsewhere in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and seek ways to bolster the existing <a href="https://repository.opendatapolicylab.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open Data Policy Repository</a>.</li><li>IDENTIFYING MEANINGFUL PRIORITIES: Drawing on their real-world experiences, panelists will examine the specific actions that can be taken by governments, companies, and nonprofits to advance a third wave of open data.</li></ul><h1>Participants:</h1>The Open Data Policy Lab is inviting an exciting group of data leaders to participate in discussions. Confirmed panelists are below. See the agenda for more information.Keynote Address<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-lowry-09017b6/?originalSubdomain=ie" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Barry Lowry</a>, Chief Information Officer of the Government of Ireland</li></ul>Open Data Policies in the Public Sector: Emerging Models of Openness<ul><li>F﻿acilitator: Stefaan Verhulst, Chief Research and Development Officer, The GovLab </li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hildehardeman/?originalSubdomain=be" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hilde Hardeman</a>, Director General of the Publications Office of the European Union</li><li><a href="https://www.gov.br/cgu/pt-br" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Otávio Moreira de Castro Neves</a>, Director of Government Openness and Transparency, Federative Republic of Brazil</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amb-prof-bitange-ndemo-77b0b4aa/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=ke" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bitange Ndemo</a>, Ambassador to Belgium &amp; EU, Government of Kenya </li></ul>Open Data and Data Collaboration: Private Data for Public Good<ul><li>Facilitator: <a href="https://thegovlab.org/beth-simone-noveck.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beth Simone Noveck</a>, Co-Founder of The GovLab, Professor of Northeastern University and Director of the Burnes Center for Social Change</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-deo-762542a5/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gretchen Deo</a>, Director of Policy Outreach, Microsoft</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioana-stoenescu-8b3248a4/?originalSubdomain=ro" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ioana Stoenescu</a>, External Affairs &amp; Personalized Healthcare Lead, Roche</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterrabley/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peter Rabley</a>, Managing Partner, PLACE</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedsundwall/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jed Sundwall</a>, Executive Director, Radiant Earth Foundation</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mcgorman-7996b346/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Laura McGorman</a>, Director for Data for Good, Meta</li></ul>

Agenda

The GovLab's Stefaan Verhulst welcomes attendees to the second annual State of Open Data Policy event. He begins with an overview of the three waves of open data, the challenge of taking policy to practice, and how the conversations today will highlight opportunities and challenges in realizing the promise of open data.

Welcome and Introductions

Barry Lowry, Chief Information Officer for the Government of Ireland, will speak on his experiences with open data and how others can learn from it to push policy into meaningful action.

Keynote #1: Public Sector Keynote Address

The GovLab's Stefaan Verhulst facilitates a conversation between leading experts in open data from around the world, including Hilde Hardeman (Director General, Publications Office of the European Union); Otávio Moreira de Castro Neves (Director of Open Government and Transparency, Brazil); and Ambassador Prof. Bitange Ndemo (Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union, Government of Kenya). Participants will discuss ways that they have been implementing open data policies and the institutional, cultural, and societal hurdles they've encountered.

Open Data Policies in the Public Sector: Emerging Models of Openness

The GovLab's Beth Simone Noveck will lead a conversation with leading open data advocates in the private sector, including Ioana Stoenescu (External Affairs & Personalized Healthcare Lead, Roche); Peter Rabley, Managing Partner, PLACE); Jed Sundwall (Executive Director, Radiant Earth Foundation); Laura McGorman (Director for Data for Good, Meta); and Gretchen Deo (Director of Policy Outreach and Open Innovation, Microsoft). They will discuss the differing needs of the private sector in promoting open data and innovations currently happening in the field.

Open Data and Data Collaboration: Private Data for Public Good 

Stefaan will summarize the major takeaways of the conversation and suggests ways forward.