Conference on the Icelandic data ecosystem

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• Date: November 27, 2024
• Location: Gróska, Bjargargata 1, 102 Reykjavik
• Subject: Introduction to Iceland's Data Policy X Development of the Icelandic Data Ecosystem
• Registration: Free - here

There are tremendous opportunities for value creation in improved access to and utilization of data.

In this context, changes have been made to laws that mandate open access to value-added data from the Icelandic government, and work is underway on Iceland's data strategy, which aims to create a shared vision that supports data-driven value creation in Iceland.

The main theme of GAGNVIST is to bring together stakeholders within the Icelandic data ecosystem, especially those who collect and distribute value-added data, and the users of this data, both public entities and companies.

In connection with the conference, a datathon will be held, where participants will compete for the best idea for a data-driven public transport system (Borgarlína), based on the integration of value-added data.

The datathon will take place on November 23-24, and the results will be presented at the conference on November 27.

AGENDA
Further details about specific parts of the conference will be provided later.

Opening
Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Minister of Higher Education, Industry, and Innovation
Introduction to the draft of Iceland's Data Strategy and future vision.

Purpose and needs of users
Why do we want improved access to data? What do those who work with data need? What support is available?

Building data infrastructure
What is needed to improve access to data? What infrastructure projects are underway? Discussion on technical infrastructure and capabilities, along with common minimum technical standards.

Data-driven value creation
Good examples of data-driven value creation. How does data integration create value? Results of the datathon.