International Open Data Day

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International Open Data Day
StatusActive
BeginsMarch 6, 2021 (2021-03-06) [1]
FrequencyAnnually
InauguratedDecember 4, 2010 (2010-12-04)

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

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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.

At the EPL Makerspace in Edmonton. Edmonton Open Data Day Hackathon 2014.jpg
At the EPL Makerspace in Edmonton.

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. [23] “ 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. [24]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Open Data Day 2021 will take place on Saturday 6th March". Open Knowledge Foundation. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  2. ↑ Eaves, David (29 October 2010). "Let's do an International Open Data Hackathon". Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Google Groups". groups.google.com. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  4. ↑ "Announcing the Open Data Day Coalition micro-grantees". Open Knowledge International Blog. 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  5. ↑ Leson, Heather (9 December 2010). "RHoK Toronto and Global Wrap-up". Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "International Open Data Day Hackathon". 3 December 2011. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  7. ↑ "Open Data Day 2013". 23 January 2013. Archived from the original on 10 November 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  8. ↑ Male, Mack D. (22 February 2014). "International Open Data Day in Edmonton". Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  9. ↑ Bailur, Savita (21 February 2015). "Open Data Day – Hackathons are the spark, but citizens are the slow burning flame". Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Mesa celebrates Open Data Day March 5 with new website portal". Mesa Independent. 5 March 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016.
  11. ↑ Hellstern, Meghan (17 February 2016). "Toronto joins cities around the world in celebrating Open Data Day 2016". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  12. ↑ "Code Across 2016 - Code for America". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  13. ↑ "Hackathon project mines social media data to gauge public's reaction". Edmonton Journal. 5 March 2016. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  14. ↑ "Announcing the 2017 International Open Data Day Mini Grants Scheme". 25 January 2017.
  15. ↑ "You are invited — Open Data Day". opendataday.org. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  16. ↑ "NYC Open Data Week 2019". US: BetaNYC. Retrieved 18 November 2018.[ permanent dead link ]
  17. ↑ "Getting ready for Open Data Day 2020 on Saturday 7th March". Open Knowledge Foundation. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  18. ↑ "Open Data Day 2021 will take place on Saturday 6th March". Open Knowledge Foundation. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  19. ↑ "Open Data Day 2022 will take place on Saturday 5th March 2022". Open Knowledge Foundation. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  20. ↑ "Open Data Day(s) 2023 will take place from 4th to 10th March". Open Knowledge Foundation. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  21. ↑ "Open Data Day 2024: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | data.europa.eu". data.europa.eu. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  22. ↑ Foundation, Open Knowledge (2025-02-12). "Open Data Day 2025 – Mini-Grants Open Call". Open Knowledge Foundation blog. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  23. ↑ Open Knowledge (2016-03-03), Megan Smith, US Chief Technology Officer Open Data Day Message , retrieved 2017-02-11
  24. ↑ "World-leading expert to headline Open Data Day". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
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