DataMeet explained

DataMeet is a user-generated community primarily focused around open data and data science in India.^[1] DataMeet was registered as a trust in February 2014. Typical discussions are around collecting, arranging and using open data.^[2] DataMeet events are held in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune.

History

DataMeet started as a small google group with meetups in Bangalore and later spread to other Indian cities. DataMeet now involves Meetups, Workshops, Hackathons and a yearly event called Open Data Camp.

Current activity

Meetups

DataMeet frequently organizes open meetups related to open data and other social issues.^{[3] [4]}

Open Data Camp

Every summer since 2012, DataMeet has organized a two-day open data event called Open Data Camp in Bangalore. Open Data Camp has also been held in Delhi since November 2014.^{[5] [6]}

Hackathons

For 2014 Indian general election, the largest ever elections in the world, DataMeet organized a hackathon focusing on election-related open data.^[7]

Other Activity

Open City Initiative: DataMeet is developing a repository of urban data under the Open City Initiative^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Data. 9 May 2016.
2. News: They use data to drive activism. 9 May 2016. Times of India.
3. Web site: DataMeet Meetup. 10 May 2016.
4. News: Their main goal is to get people to use date and base their decisions on data.. 10 May 2016. TNN. Times of India.
5. Web site: Previous DataCamps. DateMeet. 10 May 2016.
6. News: Gender gap among voters narrows, changes outcomes. 10 May 2016. The Hindu.
7. Web site: Election Hackathon. 10 May 2016.
8. News: Datameet, Oorvani Foundation launch urban data repository OpenCity for Bengaluru. 10 May 2016. ET Bureau. Economic Times.