International Open Data Day Explained

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International Open Data Day is an annual event that promotes awareness and use of open data.

The event takes place globally, usually in February or March. Typical activities include talks, seminars, demonstrations, hackathons, training or the announcement of open data releases or other milestones in open data. In some countries it occurs along with Code Across coding events.

History

International Open Data Day was first proposed by David Eaves in 2010.[2] The idea followed discussions with Edward Ocampo-Gooding, Mary Beth Baker, Daniel Beauchamp, Pedro Markun, and Daniela Silva.

Today, the event coordination is done through its google mailing list. The date for the event is chosen by the group members taking into consideration different cultural events.[3]

From 2015, Open Knowledge Foundation - in cooperation with other NGOs from the open data world - has offered mini-grants to support the facilitation of events around the globe.[4]

Dates

Notable Announcements

In 2016, Megan Smith, United States CTO, endorsed Open Data Day with a special video. “ We need you the most. If it weren’t for you, this whole thing wouldn’t be happening. We need ideas, cheerleaders, and friends to spread the word.”

“This day is a chance for people around the world to support and encourage the adoption of open data policies by local, regional and central governments,” said New Zealand Land Information Minister Louise Upston in 2016.[21]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Open Data Day 2021 will take place on Saturday 6th March. 23 September 2020. 22 September 2020. Open Knowledge Foundation.
  2. Web site: Eaves . David . Let's do an International Open Data Hackathon . 29 October 2010 . 5 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151223040853/http://eaves.ca/2010/10/29/lets-do-an-international-open-data-hackathon/ . 23 December 2015 . live .
  3. Web site: Google Groups. groups.google.com. 2017-02-11.
  4. Web site: Announcing the Open Data Day Coalition micro-grantees. 2015-02-19. Open Knowledge International Blog. 2017-02-11.
  5. Web site: Leson . Heather . RHoK Toronto and Global Wrap-up . 9 December 2010 . 6 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131207135302/http://textontechs.com/2010/12/rhok-toronto-and-global-wrap-up/ . 7 December 2013 . live .
  6. Web site: International Open Data Day Hackathon . 3 December 2011 . 5 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150919132111/http://blog.data.gov.bc.ca/2011/12/international-open-data-day-hackathon/ . 19 September 2015 . live .
  7. Web site: Open Data Day 2013 . 23 January 2013 . 6 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151110105501/http://blog.okfn.org/2013/01/23/open-data-day-2013/ . 10 November 2015 . live .
  8. Web site: Male . Mack D. . International Open Data Day in Edmonton . 22 February 2014 . 6 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160215032838/http://blog.mastermaq.ca/2014/02/22/international-open-data-day-in-edmonton/ . 15 February 2016 . live .
  9. Web site: Bailur . Savita . Open Data Day – Hackathons are the spark, but citizens are the slow burning flame . 21 February 2015 . 5 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150927200532/http://webfoundation.org/2015/02/open-data-day-hackathons-are-the-spark-but-citizens-are-the-slow-burning-flame/ . 27 September 2015 . live .
  10. News: Mesa celebrates Open Data Day March 5 with new website portal . 5 March 2016. Mesa Independent . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305160804/http://mesaindependent.com/news/mesa-celebrates-open-data-day-new-website-portal/ . 5 March 2016 . live .
  11. Web site: Hellstern . Meghan . Toronto joins cities around the world in celebrating Open Data Day 2016 . 17 February 2016 . 5 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305164318/http://www.yongestreetmedia.ca/civicimpact/Toronto%20joins%20cities%20around%20the%20world%20in%20celebrating%20the%20potential%20of%20Open%20Data.aspx . 5 March 2016 . live .
  12. Web site: Code Across 2016 - Code for America . 5 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305170052/https://www.codeforamerica.org/events/codeacross-2016/ . 5 March 2016 . live .
  13. News: . Hackathon project mines social media data to gauge public's reaction . 5 March 2016 . Edmonton Journal . 6 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306121500/http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/hackathon-project-mines-social-media-data-to-gauge-publics-reaction . 6 March 2016 . live .
  14. Web site: Announcing the 2017 International Open Data Day Mini Grants Scheme. 25 January 2017.
  15. Web site: You are invited — Open Data Day. opendataday.org. 2018-01-16.
  16. Web site: NYC Open Data Week 2019 . 18 November 2018 . BetaNYC . US .
  17. Web site: Getting ready for Open Data Day 2020 on Saturday 7th March. 8 November 2019. 8 November 2019. Open Knowledge Foundation.
  18. Web site: Open Data Day 2021 will take place on Saturday 6th March. 23 November 2020. 22 September 2020. Open Knowledge Foundation.
  19. Web site: Open Data Day 2022 will take place on Saturday 5th March 2022. 28 February 2022. 8 June 2021. Open Knowledge Foundation.
  20. Web site: Open Data Day(s) 2023 will take place from 4th to 10th March. 5 March 2023. 7 February 2023. Open Knowledge Foundation.
  21. Web site: World-leading expert to headline Open Data Day . 4 March 2016 . 5 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305095505/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1603/S00083/world-leading-expert-to-headline-open-data-day.htm . 5 March 2016 . live .

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