Past events

Leader briefing: simple steps you can take to get a grip on how data is changing your business (webinar) Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 14:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy
ODI Inside Business
Skills and literacy

This webinar will walk you through what data leadership looks like. It will help you define practical actions to address data ethics, data skills and data ecosystems across your business.

Talk

ODI Fridays: Maintaining the archive for the world's largest museum complex Fri, 16 Oct 2020, 15:00 Online

Arts, culture and heritage

Hear from the team responsible for capturing the history of the world’s largest museum complex

Talk

ODI Fridays: Building an open data standard for reusable packaging Fri, 09 Oct 2020, 13:00 Online

Data infrastructure
Data publishing and use
Retail and consumer

Reath are building an open data standard for reusable packaging to promote a common understanding of what data should and could be tracked

Course, Data Ethics, Online

Introduction to data ethics Thu, 08 Oct 2020, 09:30 Online

Data ethics and privacy

In this two-hour online course, run by our experts, you will be given an introduction to the concept of data ethics, how ethics is addressed in other domains, and how data ethics can be applied to help organisations avoid harmful impacts and increase trust in new products and services.

Talk

ODI Fridays: The BFI on weaponising the filmography Fri, 25 Sep 2020, 13:00 Online

Arts, culture and heritage

The BFI’s creation of a national filmography of feature films answers questions that traditional research can’t

Webinar

ODI Data & Public Services Toolkit close-up

How to make better use of data-enabled services in the public sector Wed, 23 Sep 2020, 14:00 Online Explore the tools and techniques that help city and local authority service designers implement data services that streamline processes, improve access to information for citizens, and enable innovators.

Anonymisation, Course, Online

Anonymisation is for Everyone Tue, 22 Sep 2020, 09:30 Online

Data ethics and privacy
Data publishing and use

This course aims to help decision-makers such as compliance professionals, technical managers, product owners and service managers bring a structured approach to anonymisation in their projects

Talk

ODI Fridays: Startup diversity – what isn’t measured doesn’t change Fri, 18 Sep 2020, 13:00 Online

Data infrastructure
Policy

Is it truly possible to achieve diversity in tech without an acknowledgement of the importance of data collection across all demographics?

Course, Online, Open Data

Open Data in a Day: Online Thu, 17 Sep 2020, 09:45 Online

Innovation
Skills and literacy

Learn how to discover, use and describe the benefits of open data, and how it impacts your organisation on this live, instructor-led, online course.

Course, Online

Datopolis board game at the 'Exploring Data institutions' event Wed, 16 Sep 2020, 11:30 https://tabletopia.com/ Online beta testing session @ Data institutions (16th September 2020) Want to learn about how ecosystems are built around open data? Like board games? Come and join this beta testing session of our online version of datopolis and see if you can save the city of Sheridan!

Meetup, Talk

Exploring data institutions: trustworthy, sustainable access to data Wed, 16 Sep 2020, 09:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy
Data infrastructure
Data publishing and use
Emerging tech and AI
Innovation
Policy

Join us for this online event to learn more about our work and hear from organisations building and advancing the cause of data institutions from around the world

Course, Online

The Data Ethics Canvas: workshop Thu, 30 Jul 2020, 14:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy

In this two-hour online workshop, run by our experts, you will learn how to help your organisation use the ODI Data Ethics Canvas.

Webinar

Unlocking the power of data to optimise supply chains [WEBINAR] Wed, 29 Jul 2020, 14:30 Online

Data publishing and use

How should your supply chain adapt to changing demand and challenging operational conditions? This webinar is co-hosted with Airbus and will focus on how increased data sharing maximises supply chain efficiency.

Talk

ODI Fridays: Why haven’t simulation and digital twins delivered… yet? Fri, 17 Jul 2020, 13:00 Online

Data infrastructure
Emerging tech and AI

Dr David McKee, CEO of Slingshot Simulations explores why simulation and digital twins have yet to deliver

Webinar

The data skills framework shows how different data skills connect together

The Data Skills Framework: connect data literacy to business strategy Wed, 15 Jul 2020, 14:00 Online

Skills and literacy

On this webinar, explore how organisations like the BBC, Lloyds of London and the Co-op use the ODI Data Skills framework to first align their data literacy programmes to their strategy, then identify skill gaps and clarify the best places to invest in learning and capacity development.

Talk

ODI Fridays: Helping the construction industry to share knowledge Fri, 10 Jul 2020, 13:00 Online

Built environment and housing
Data infrastructure

38% of people in construction don’t have access to the knowledge they need to do their job, and don’t know what resources are available

Webinar

a KUMU generated data ecosystem map for airbus

Data ecosystem mapping: plotting the journey from data to value for your business Tue, 07 Jul 2020, 14:00 Online Creating a data ecosystem map helps you understand how data creates value. It brings to life complex interactions, uncovering opportunities to drive innovation, increase revenue and reduce costs.

Meetup, Talk

Northernlands 2: Join the ODI's curated sessions Mon, 06 Jul 2020, 10:00 Online

Covid-19
Open standards and open APIs
Policy
Cities

We’re curating sessions around Covid-19, data collaboration and open cities at this year’s virtual edition of Northernlands 2, 6–7 July

Talk

ODI Fridays: Unlocking contaminated land data for new housing Fri, 03 Jul 2020, 13:00 Online

Built environment and housing

There are over 1.1m households in England on the social housing waiting list, and enough brownfield land to house an estimated 1m homes. Could unlocking contaminated land data be the answer?

Course, Online

The Data Ethics Canvas: workshop Thu, 25 Jun 2020, 14:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy

In this two-hour online workshop, run by our experts, you will learn how to start helping your organisation to use the ODI Data Ethics Canvas and make better and more ethical decisions about data.

Webinar

Data ecosystem mapping: plotting the journey from data to value for your business Tue, 23 Jun 2020, 11:00 Online Creating a data ecosystem map helps you understand how data creates value. It brings to life complex interactions, uncovering opportunities to drive innovation, increase revenue and reduce costs.

Talk

ODI Fridays: How the finance sector uses customer data Fri, 19 Jun 2020, 13:00 Online

Banking and finance

How technology is used in the finance sector an how customer data is used for insights, decision-making and improving online journeys

Course, Data Ethics, Online

Introduction to data ethics Thu, 18 Jun 2020, 14:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy

In this two-hour online course, run by our experts, you will be given an introduction to the concept of data ethics, how ethics is addressed in other domains, and how data ethics can be applied to help organisations avoid harmful impacts and increase trust in new products and services.

Talk

ODI Fridays: Enabling data sharing with the Data Pitch Toolkit Fri, 05 Jun 2020, 13:00 Online

Data publishing and use

Get a flavour of the toolkit and the insights it was developed from, focussing on how data sharing works in practice

Course, Online

The Data Ethics Canvas: workshop Tue, 19 May 2020, 14:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy

In this two-hour online workshop, run by our experts, you will learn how to help your organisation use the ODI Data Ethics Canvas.

Talk

ODI Fridays: Reclaiming our time in the 'fifth industrial revolution' Fri, 15 May 2020, 13:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy

Suki Fuller on why trust, ethics, social equity and the qualitative aspects of humanity will become more relevant in the next phrase of society

Course, Data Ethics, Online

Introduction to data ethics Thu, 14 May 2020, 14:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy

In this two-hour online course, run by our experts, you will be given an introduction to the concept of data ethics, how ethics is addressed in other domains, and how data ethics can be applied to help organisations avoid harmful impacts and increase trust in new products and services.

Talk

ODI Fridays: About data about us – talking to people about data rights Fri, 24 Apr 2020, 13:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy
Policy
Public service design

How do people feel and think about data? The ODI, the RSA and Luminate have been finding out

Course, Online

The Data Ethics Canvas: workshop Thu, 23 Apr 2020, 14:00 Online In this two-hour online workshop, run by our experts, you will learn how to help your organisation use the ODI Data Ethics Canvas

Event

ODI Fridays: Why people aren't taking full advantage of government data Fri, 17 Apr 2020, 13:00 Online

Innovation
Public service design

The government collects and publishes a lot of data as official statistics, but why aren’t more people using it?

Course, Data Ethics, Online

Introduction to data ethics Thu, 16 Apr 2020, 14:00 Online

Data ethics and privacy

In this two-hour online course, run by our experts, you will be given an introduction to the concept of data ethics, how ethics is addressed in other domains, and how data ethics can be applied to help organisations avoid harmful impacts and increase trust in new products and services.

Talk

ODI Fridays Online: Using data science – lessons from the social sector Fri, 03 Apr 2020, 13:00 Online

Covid-19
Data publishing and use
Public service design

Find out why data science as a powerful tool for food banks, anti-corruption groups, and children’s hospices and more

Course, Webinar

Get started with the Data and Public Services Business Case Canvas Thu, 02 Apr 2020, 14:00 Webinar

Data publishing and use
Public service design

Got an idea for improving public services? Want to find out if you really could make an impact? Join the webinar and discover how to use the Data and Public Services Business Case Canvas to turn ideas into services that make a difference.

Talk

ODI Fridays: Becoming London's first Chief Digital Officer Fri, 27 Mar 2020, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE Theo Blackwell shares what it’s like to be dropped into a role which carries with it so many city-wide expectations, the challenges, and why London needed him in the first place

Course, Webinar

Get started with the Data and Public Services Business Case Canvas Thu, 26 Mar 2020, 11:00 Webinar

Data publishing and use
Public service design

Got an idea for improving public services? Join the webinar and discover how to use the Data and Public Services Business Case Canvas to turn ideas into services that make a difference.

Talk

Online ODI Fridays: The making of DoxBox trustbot Fri, 20 Mar 2020, 13:00 Online only

Arts, culture and heritage
Data ethics and privacy

Alistair Gentry talks through the background and development of the hot pink tech drag fake AI who loves to find out who and what you trust online

Members Event, Talk

Data sharing for growth, trust and efficiency (London) Wed, 11 Mar 2020, 16:00 Open Data Institute, 3rd Floor, 65 Clifton Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4JE

Data ethics and privacy
Data publishing and use

Data sharing in the private sector is notoriously difficult. Learn from the businesses that have made it work – and as result, have become trailblazers in their sector.

Talk

ODI Fridays: Vicarious – the emotional impact of data Fri, 06 Mar 2020, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Arts, culture and heritage

Described by The Times as ‘the world’s only Thrill Engineer’, performance artist Brendan Walker will give a broad overview of his creative digital projects from the last 20 years

Members Event, Talk

Data sharing for growth, trust and efficiency (Leeds) Wed, 04 Mar 2020, 16:00 ODI Leeds, Duke Street, #3rd Floor, Leeds, LS9 8AG

Data ethics and privacy
Data publishing and use

Data sharing in the private sector is notoriously difficult. Learn from the businesses that have made it work – and as result, have become trailblazers in their sector

Talk

ODI Fridays: The poetry of data with Mr Gee Fri, 28 Feb 2020, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Arts, culture and heritage

Mr Gee will share how he’s combined his love of classic poetry with data to find his own unique interpretation of the world

Talk

ODI Fridays: Narratives and nuance – creative ways to engage 'the people' in data issues Fri, 14 Feb 2020, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Data publishing and use
Policy

In this lecture, Anna Scott will talk through creative approaches to engaging people in data issues – from illustrated reports to artworks, games to shadow puppets

Meetup, Members Event, Talk

Private view: Copy That? Surplus Data in an Age of Repetitive Duplication Tue, 04 Feb 2020, 17:45 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, 3rd Floor, London, EC2A 4JE

Arts, culture and heritage

Please join us for drinks and nibbles at the private view of the 2020 art exhibition Copy That? Surplus Data in an Age of Repetitive Duplication. Copy That? is open to the public by appointment from February 5 – June 30 2020, Monday – Friday, 10 am – 17.00. To book your visit email dac@theodi.org

Talk

ODI Fridays: Monitoring equality in public services – the value of protected characteristics Fri, 31 Jan 2020, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Data publishing and use
Geospatial data and mapping
Public service design

This talk explores a new report written by the ODI and funded by the Legal Education Foundation, explaining the problem digital services face, and explores how the issue can be tackled by service designers, regulators and further research

Talk

ODI Fridays: The problem with using open source for building humanitarian tools Fri, 17 Jan 2020, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Humanitarian response

Ushahidi’s lead designer Eriol Fox will share how they’ve been working out how open source design can work for humanitarian aid

Talk

ODI Fridays: How housing data benefits Scrooge and hurts Bob Cratchit Fri, 20 Dec 2019, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Built environment and housing

Martin Boyd from the pioneering charity Leasehold Knowledge Partnership describes the long history of flawed housing data and why that always benefits Scrooge and hurts Bob Cratchit

Talk

ODI Fridays: Untangling your secret data architecture Fri, 13 Dec 2019, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Data infrastructure
Data publishing and use

Simon Worthington from Register Dynamics will explain how to find the architecture, untangle it and make it useful for everyone – including why doing it saves you time and money and lets new innovation happen

Classroom, Course, Machine Learning & AI

Applying Machine Learning and AI Techniques to Data (Manchester) Wed, 11 Dec 2019, 09:00 Federation House, 2 Federation Street, Manchester, M4 4BF

Emerging tech and AI

Learn to apply machine learning and AI techniques to data and discover how ethical frameworks can help you avoid teaching your machines bad habits

Members Event

A very ODI Member-y Christmas (ODI Members only) Tue, 10 Dec 2019, 16:30 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Humanitarian response

Deck the halls… it’s time for our ODI Members Christmas special. Get ready for an evening of wine, mince pies, games and interactive fun, all hosted by our CEO Jeni Tennison

Talk

ODI Fridays: Can we please stop talking about AI for health? Fri, 29 Nov 2019, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE

Emerging tech and AI
Health and physical activity

Machine learning is revolutionising healthcare provision and delivery, but are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past?

Talk

ODI Fridays: Can data improve health and safety performance at work? Fri, 22 Nov 2019, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4JE

Emerging tech and AI
Health and physical activity

How data and AI is changing the way we manage workplace risk and how Discovering Safety are using data and analytical tools to generate new insight and solutions

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