In a nutshell
EU DataViz 2021 was an international conference on open data and data visualisation addressing the needs of the public sector across the EU. Online from Luxembourg to the world, it was organised by the Publications Office of the European Union as part of the EU Open Data Days. The conference was funded by ISA2 programme of the European Union.
Held on 23 and 24 November 2021, this free online conference provided the opportunity to share experiences and latest trends in open data and data visualisation. The first day focused on ways to ensure open data is freely available for reuse, which in turn improves transparency and leads to better decision-making and citizen engagement. The second day highlighted data visualisation as a powerful tool for various purposes, from making complex information accessible in a meaningful way to exploring policy scenarios.
EU DataViz brought together the open data and data visualisation community, including policymakers, researchers, academia, private entities, students and citizens interested in the power of open data as a factor determining our future.
The recordings of the event sessions and presentations are available in the Programme tab.
How can value be generated from open data?
The amount of data made freely available by public authorities is rising. In addition, situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the importance of reliable and connected information and effective communication. How can we ensure that open data is available and can be interlinked and reused to generate value?
Creating a common European data space is an essential step towards bringing the value of data to people and organisations and developing effective solutions.
Furthermore, data visualisation helps unleash the potential of the existing data and communicate complex messages clearly. It can be applied across multiple sectors and areas of life, such as mobility, health or energy.
Testimonials
Susan Fiack
"Inspiring to meet awesome people, hear thought-provoking talks and present at #eudataviz!"
Paul Hofheinz
"EU DataViz is a master class on data visualisation, a chance to catch up quickly on all that is dynamic and cutting edge in this crucial field. It takes you deeply into those crucial areas where data ceases being data and becomes knowledge."
Sofia Sá
"After 2 days at #eudataviz, I feel really inspired. My main takeaways: Build stories around data […] Produce less but more meaningful #dataviz."
Jovan Lekovic
"EU Dataviz 2019 was an extraordinary opportunity for policy-makers, academia and practitioners to explore the real-world impact of data visualisation together. I enjoyed it immensely as a speaker and an attendee!"
Lisa Burke
"The conference had speakers of the highest level, at the forefront of their novel work. I was inspired by how they transformed my thinking. It excites me when I see people flowing with the fast tide of technology and using it in a myriad of different ways to present data in such thought-provoking ways. "
Rafael Höhr
"Huge opportunity for discovering visual approaches, learn from new perspectives and have access to networking opportunities. Looking forward for a new edition. "
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