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SUMMARY:The GM digital blueprint - What we've heard so far
DESCRIPTION:Over the past six months Open Data Manchester has been running workshops to help refresh Greater Manchester’s digital strategy\, the GM Digital Blueprint. The Blueprint is the strategic document that will guide the public\, private\, academic and voluntary\, community\, faith and social enterprise sectors in how Greater Manchester approaches the opportunities and challenges that digital technologies will bring from 2027 through to 2030. \n \nBook your free ticket \n \nThis online event is a chance to find out what we have been hearing so far\, and to share your thoughts on the themes that have emerged. \nWe will also explain how you can keep up to date with what happens next. \nIf you are interested in the impacts of digital technology and data in Greater Manchester\, then this event is for you. \n \nPhoto by Unknown author – Stadtarchiv Jülich\, CC BY-SA 3.0\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93134984 \n \nBook your free ticket
URL:https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/event/the-gm-digital-blueprint-what-weve-heard-so-far/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:LCR Data Community of Practice - What a waste!
DESCRIPTION:Why waste data is so rubbish \n \nBook your free ticket \n \nBuilding on a talk from May’s Show and Tell event\, October’s session takes a longer look at one of the UK’s most important and overlooked industries\, waste.  \nWe will hear from two speakers who will share why and how accessing good data about waste is such a sticky problem. Our first speaker is Sophie Walker\, CEO and co-founder of Southport-based Dsposal\, . Our second speaker is Tim Hobbs\, CEO of Bartec Municipal Technologies\, who works with a number of our local authorities to understand more about what we all throw away.  \nImportant information: This event will take place online via Zoom. We will send out a link to join the session on the morning of the event and 30 minutes before the start time.  \nWho is the LCR Data Community of Practice? \nWe are a group of people from across the region’s data ecosystem that work in or are interested in working with data. We have quarterly in-person meet-ups around lunchtime with online events in between. Our events are informal\, welcoming and free. \nFor any questions about this event\, please contact Dr Kirsty Styles: kirsty@lcrdcp.org \nThis event is organised by Open Data Manchester CIC in partnership with the Civic Health Innovation Labs at the University of Liverpool. \n \nBook your free ticket
URL:https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/event/lcr-data-community-of-practice-what-a-waste/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LCR Data Community of Practice
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SUMMARY:Data Horror Stories - Cripes!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the annual spooky community get together with PyData Manchester and friends. \nHave you ever stumbled upon bad stats that seemed to come from another dimension? Unearthed strange correlations that left you scratching your head? Encountered data so maliciously manipulated\, it could give you nightmares? If so\, it’s time to unleash your Data Horror Stories upon the world! \n \nBook your free ticket \n \nHave you heard the one about the air traffic contol mix up that caused huge delays and cost millions of pounds? Or what about the Google Maps mishap that caused the wrong house to be demolished? Or the utterly bizarre incident where a woman was mistaken for a car (!) and issued a parking fine?  \nHorror stories aren’t just told around campfires anymore – they’re lurking in the spreadsheets and databases of the digital realm. \nAs Halloween draws near\, we’re once again conjuring an event where the brave and curious gather to share their harrowing experiences\, spine-chilling tales\, and the invaluable lessons learned while grappling with data that seems to have a mind of its own. \n\nHave a story that you want get off your chest? Send an email to kirsty@opendatamanchester.org.uk to claim a speaking slot.\nToo shy to step into the spotlight? Send us your hair-raising story anonymously\, and who knows? It might just make an eerie appearance on stage during the event.\nBut wait\, there’s more! On the haunted night itself\, we’ve reserved some quick-fire slots for those brave souls who dare to share on the spot. Just give us a ghostly nod when you arrive\, and we’ll make sure your tale gets its time in the spotlight.\n\nSo join us for a night of ghoulish giggles\, petrifying plots\, and perhaps a few valuable lessons – all wrapped up in the enchanting world of data gone awry. See you there… if you dare!  \nSchedule: \n6.00 Doors creak open \n6.30 The horror begins \n8.30 The curtains close \nCode of conduct \nEveryone is welcome. Please take a minute to read our code of conduct. \n \n \nBook your free ticket
URL:https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/event/data-horror-stories-cripes/
LOCATION:Altogether Otherwise\, 6-10 Hanover Street\, Manchester\, M4 4BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open Data Night
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