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SUMMARY:HLPF Special Event - SDGs in Practice - Advancing Inclusive Data Systems: Strengthening Citizen Data for Impact
DESCRIPTION:A full-day hybrid workshop (in-person and online)\, organized by the Collaborative on Citizen Data and its partners: UN Statistics Division\, UN Women\, Open Data Watch\, World Bank\, UNITAR\, PARIS21\, and Stakeholder Group of Persons with Disabilities.  \nThe workshop will be hybrid and take place on 23 July 2025\, from 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM (Eastern Time). In-person location: UNFPA New York (605 3rd Ave\, New York\, NY 10158). The full-day workshop will consist of four sessions:  \n\nSession 1 – Copenhagen Framework and Implementation (10:00-11:15am) \nSession 2 – Gender and Citizen Data for Transformative Action (11:30am-12:45pm) \nSession 3 – Intersectional and disability data: data sources for more equitable and inclusive data systems (2:30-3:45pm) – with International Sign Language Interpretation \nSession 4 – Integration of citizen data with other data sources (4:00-5:15pm) \n\nFor any questions about this event\, please send an email to citizen.data@un.org.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/hlpf-citizen-data-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T173000
DTSTAMP:20250716T182337Z
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SUMMARY:HLPF Side Event - Better data for better lives: An exploration of how gender-environment data are critical to achieving Agenda 2030
DESCRIPTION:Join GEDA for their HLPF side event “Better data for better lives: An exploration of how gender-environment data are critical to achieving Agenda 2030” at the High-Level Political Forum on July 18. \nThis interactive session will focus on innovative data practices at the intersection of gender and the environment\, drawing on GEDA’s diverse membership with voices from the Global South to highlight participatory data collection and intersectional data use cases for achieving the SDGs. With less than 2\,000 days until 2030\, this event will give space to discover how we are achieving (and still struggling to achieve) these goals\, while still bringing forward alternative\, grassroots\, and community-focused methodologies for inclusive data collection and use.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/hlpf-geda-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T153000
DTSTAMP:20250716T182409Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T182409Z
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SUMMARY:HLPF Side Event - The iCount Coalition: Accelerating Inclusive Data - Tools to Leave No One Behind
DESCRIPTION:Join the iCount Coalition at the in-person side event at HLPF2025 to explore the tools and innovations helping close persistent data gaps and drive equity in the post-2030 agenda. Read more about this event here.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/hlpf2025-icount/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20250314T194609Z
CREATED:20250314T194609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T194609Z
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SUMMARY:High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will happen from July 14 to 23. This year’s theme is “Advancing sustainable\, inclusive\, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda.” Bringing together government leaders\, UN officials\, experts\, and stakeholders\, the HLPF will also feature side events\, VNR Labs\, special events\, and exhibitions.  \nThe forum will review SDGs 3 (health)\, 5 (gender equality)\, 8 (decent work)\, 14 (life below water)\, and 17 (partnerships). Several countries will present their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs).
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/hlpf-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250708T110000
DTSTAMP:20250627T203539Z
CREATED:20250627T203539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T203539Z
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SUMMARY:Population Statistics Webinar - 2025
DESCRIPTION:This latest webinar in the series “The Population in Numbers – what’s changing?” is an opportunity to hear about the newest developments and changes in demographic data and how your feedback has shaped our approaches. ONS UK will aim to provide insights into the production of demographic statistics\, as well as what they will publish for mid-2024. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please email: pop.info@ons.gov.uk.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/population-statistics-webinar-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTSTAMP:20250109T204634Z
CREATED:20250109T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T204634Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Good Global Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AI for Good Global Summit\, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with over 40 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland\, will focus on practical AI applications to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event aims to connect AI innovators with public and private sector leaders to scale impactful AI solutions globally. Prioritizing collaboration\, the summit will facilitate networking and matchmaking opportunities\, fostering trusted\, safe\, and inclusive AI development to ensure equitable access to its benefits. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ai-for-good-global-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T093000
DTSTAMP:20250627T202029Z
CREATED:20250627T202010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T202029Z
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SUMMARY:FfD4 Side Event - Gender Data Investment for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future: Delivering on the Promise of FfD4
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by UN Women and Open Data Watch\, this official side event of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)\, “Gender Data Investment for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future: Delivering on the Promise of FfD4” aims to advance the global dialogue on gender data as a strategic investment for inclusive\, rights-based\, and sustainable development\, by examining financing trends\, showcasing country-led progress\, and identifying pathways to scale up support for gender data production\, accessibility\, and use.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ffd4-side-event-gender-data-odw/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250701T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250701T103000
DTSTAMP:20250627T204211Z
CREATED:20250627T204132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T204211Z
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SUMMARY:AGSF Panel: What does it take to build inclusive gender data systems?
DESCRIPTION:The 7th AGSF\, held in Abidjan from 30 June to 4 July 2025\, is co-organized by AfDB\, ECA\, the African Union\, UN Women\, UNICEF\, and Open Data Watch. It serves as a regional platform to advance gender data through collaboration and shared strategies. \nOn 1 July\, ODW will host a session titled “What does it take to build inclusive gender data systems?” focused on operationalizing intersectionality across the data value chain. The session will explore how inclusive data practices—such as citizen-led collection and policy integration—can better reflect diverse lived experiences and drive equitable change.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/agsf-panel-odw1/
LOCATION:Abidjan\, Côte d’Ivoire
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20250627T201650Z
CREATED:20250627T201650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T201650Z
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SUMMARY:7th African Gender Statistics Forum (AGSF)
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Africa Gender Statistics Forum (AGSF) will serve as a key platform for dialogue between high-level decision-makers and technical experts working with gender data across the continent. The event will facilitate the exchange of innovative approaches\, best practices\, and policy insights to strengthen gender statistics in Africa.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/agsf-2025/
LOCATION:Abidjan\, Côte d’Ivoire
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTSTAMP:20241216T165745Z
CREATED:20241025T191608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T165745Z
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SUMMARY:4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
DESCRIPTION:The FFD4 was created to advance the global financing for development agenda\, ensuring that all stakeholders are equipped to mobilize the necessary resources to achieve sustainable development. The fourth edition will take place in Sevilla (Spain) in 2025\, continuing the commitment to assess and enhance the effectiveness of financing mechanisms while addressing emerging global challenges.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ffd4/
LOCATION:Sevilla\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250717
DTSTAMP:20250502T183009Z
CREATED:20250502T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T183009Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:The Third Ministerial Conference on CRVS in Asia and the Pacific will bring ministers and high-level officials across key sectors to celebrate progress from the CRVS Decade\, review gaps\, and renew regional commitments. The event will aim to align the CRVS agenda with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/3rd-conference-crvs-asia-pacific/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250620T150000
DTSTAMP:20250627T202925Z
CREATED:20250627T202925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T202925Z
UID:51890-1750428000-1750431600@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Launch Webinar: From Gaps to Gains - A New E-learning Course to Support Governments in the Voluntary National Reviews
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, shrinking aid budgets are putting pressure on national data systems — just when we need them most to track development\, support inclusive policies\, and accelerate progress on the SDGs. To help countries turn this challenge into opportunity\, PARIS21\, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA)\, and the UN Statistics Division (UNSD) are launching a new e-learning course: From Gaps to Gains: Making VNRs Data-Driven and Inclusive.  \nThis free course is designed for governments and national statistics offices (NSOs) to make the most of the Voluntary National Review (VNR) process — turning it into a powerful platform for smarter data collaboration\, governance\, and investment.  \n 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/launch-webinar-from-gaps-to-gains-a-new-e-learning-course-to-support-governments-in-the-voluntary-national-reviews/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTSTAMP:20241017T163514Z
CREATED:20241017T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T163514Z
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SUMMARY:4th International Forum on Migration Statistics
DESCRIPTION:The International Forum on Migration Statistics (IFMS) 2025 will occur in Malmö\, Sweden\, in June 2025. Bringing together experts in data and statistics on international migration\, the forum will focus on advancements since IFMS 2022\, emphasizing topics related to gender and tools like Big Data and AI. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ifms-2025/
LOCATION:Malmö\, Sweden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20250314T200728Z
CREATED:20250314T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T200728Z
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SUMMARY:18th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The CRPD (COSP18)
DESCRIPTION:The 18th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18) will take place from June 10 to 12\, 2025\, at the UN Headquarters. Established in 2008 under Article 40 of the CRPD\, COSP convenes annually to advance the rights of persons with disabilities.  \nIn 2025\, Sri Lanka will serve as President\, with Poland\, Peru\, Canada\, and Tanzania as Vice-Presidents\, representing their respective regional groups. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cosp18/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T080000
DTSTAMP:20250523T211923Z
CREATED:20250523T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211923Z
UID:51844-1749193200-1749196800@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:The Open Data Inventory 2024/25: A Spotlight on Gender
DESCRIPTION:The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) by Open Data Watch (ODW) assesses the coverage and openness of official statistics to identify gaps\, promote open data policies\, improve access\, and encourage dialogue between national statistical offices (NSOs) and data users. In this webinar\, Open Data Watch will present the global findings of ODIN 2024/25\, with a special focus on gender data. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/odin-genderdata-gdn/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20250109T204417Z
CREATED:20250109T204332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T204417Z
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SUMMARY:Hamburg Sustainability Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2025 will unite global policymakers\, business leaders\, academia\, and civil society to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Focusing on large-scale solutions to pressing challenges like poverty\, hunger\, and climate change\, the conference aims to break barriers to SDG implementation. The roundtables and panels will explore topics such as climate-friendly value chains\, unleashing private sector potential\, and fostering global collaboration. Through formats\, participants will work toward practical actions and new alliances to drive forward the SDGs by 2030.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/hamburg-sustainability-conference/
LOCATION:Hamburg\, Germany
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20250523T211658Z
CREATED:20250523T211658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211658Z
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SUMMARY:Global South Perspectives Launch: Rethinking Development in a Shifting Global Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The virtual launch of Global South Perspectives (GSP)\, Southern Voice’s newest publication\, will spotlight international challenges through the lens of the Global South. This event will feature insights from leading researchers on urgent topics such as the climate crisis\, rising debt\, and governance gaps\, offering evidence-based reflections grounded in regional experience. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/global-south-perspectives-launch/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20250523T211408Z
CREATED:20250523T211408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211408Z
UID:51851-1748390400-1748649599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Enhancing Statistical Leadership for Heads of National Statistical Offices in Asia and the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:This regional training workshop will convene around 15 heads of national statistical offices (NSOs) in Japan for an intensive peer learning and leadership development experience. As the demand for timely\, high-quality data grows\, NSOs are under increasing pressure to modernize and lead effectively within dynamic data ecosystems. This workshop will equip NSO leaders to drive internal\, coordinate broader national statistical systems\, and engage with emerging tools like artificial intelligence to meet evolving data needs and build public trust. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/paris21-wks-asiapacific/
LOCATION:Chiba\, Japan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20250523T204950Z
CREATED:20250523T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T204950Z
UID:51847-1748304000-1748649599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Conference for Advancing the Participatory Sciences (CAPS) will bring together researchers\, practitioners\, and community leaders for four days of connection and networking in Portland. The panel Citizen Science for Policy: Is the Citizen Science Community Ready for Change?\, will explore how citizen-generated data can influence decision-making. The session will feature Francesca Perucci\, Director of Policy and Partnerships of Open Data Watch and member of the Collaborative on Citizen Data. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/caps-2025/
LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20250502T181105Z
CREATED:20241101T211929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T181105Z
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SUMMARY:Financing for Feminist Futures Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Financing for Feminist Futures conference will bring together activists\, researchers\, policymakers\, donors\, and civil society members to strategize on securing stronger\, more sustainable funding for feminist initiatives. The event aims to center gender equality in global financing discussions\, especially in preparation for the Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)\, and will introduce a Framework to outline the necessary resources for achieving these goals. Attendees will also explore and discuss 13 selected research projects on advancing feminist funding globally. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/feminist-futures-conference/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250520T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T170951Z
CREATED:20250509T170951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T170951Z
UID:51826-1747735200-1747740600@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Statistical inclusion of forcibly displaced and stateless persons
DESCRIPTION:The co-leaders of the Multi-stakeholder Pledges on the Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons will host a webinar focused on statistical inclusion as a foundation for inclusive socio-economic policies.   \nThe event will explore how national statistics can drive effective protection and support for displaced and stateless populations\, highlight successful practices\, and promote resources to help governments and partners turn inclusion commitments into action.  \nSpeakers include:  \n\nMr. Omar Moussa Ali\, Director of Demographic and Social Statistics\, Institute of Statistics of Djibouti (INSTAD)  \n\n\nMs. Natalia Baal\, Head of Secretariat\, Expert Group on Refugee\, IDP\, and Statelessness Statistics (EGRISS)  \n\n\nMr. Gohdar Mohamed\, Head of Population and Labor Force Statistics Department\, Kurdistan Region Statistics Office\, Iraq  \n\n\nMr. Dennis Arvin L. Chan\, Chief State Counsel\, Head of the Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit Department of Justice\, Government of the Philippines  \n\n\nMr. Mulualem Desta\, Deputy Director General\, Refugee and Returnee Services\, Government of Ethiopia  \n\n\nMs. Sian Rasdale Head of Centre for Data & Analysis (CfDA) & Chief Statistician\, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)   \n\nThe webinar will be moderated by Ms. Aissatou Dicko\, Head of the World Bank-UNHCR Joint Data Center on Forced Displacement  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-statistical-inclusion-of-forcibly-displaced-and-stateless-persons/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20250502T182307Z
CREATED:20250502T182307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T182307Z
UID:51815-1747699200-1747958399@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Regional Workshop on International Statistical Classifications – Latin America and the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:From 20–22 May 2025\, statisticians from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santiago\, Chile\, for a regional workshop hosted by UNSD and ECLAC. The workshop will focus on the Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC\, Rev. 5) and the Central Product Classification (CPC Ver. 3.0).\, offering participants practical guidance\, peer learning\, and discussions on regional priorities. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/regional-workshop-intl-classification-latam-caribbean/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20250321T213557Z
CREATED:20250321T212619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T213557Z
UID:51600-1747612800-1747699199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNGA Informal Interactive Dialogue 2: The Pact for the Future — Monitoring and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Concerted efforts at the national level are key to the Pact’s successful implementation. Monitoring and evaluation of the progress is key to driving and tracking progress in the implementation of the Pact for the Future. This dialogue will focus on monitoring Pact implementation at the national level\, exploring potential monitoring mechanisms to evaluate progress\, and potentially leveraging tracking systems. This would allow for an exchange of ideas and practices amongst member states.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unga-informal-interactive-dialogue-2/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T093000
DTSTAMP:20250512T211522Z
CREATED:20250512T211522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T211522Z
UID:51829-1747296000-1747301400@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Deep learning and remote sensing for agricultural and environmental statistics
DESCRIPTION:The UN Big Data Hub\, hosted by IBGE\, will hold a webinar on climate change indicators\, with a focus on deep learning and remote sensing for agricultural and environmental statistics. Alberto Roman\, senior scientist at Masae Analytics and former NASA expert\, will share how cutting-edge tools in geophysics\, machine learning\, and remote sensing are being used to monitor environmental change and support climate-resilient agriculture. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-deep-learning-environmental-statistics/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T093000
DTSTAMP:20250512T211956Z
CREATED:20250512T211956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T211956Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Data for Intersectionality: Data Sources for More Equitable and Inclusive Data Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar for a timely discussion on Data for Intersectionality: Data Sources for More Equitable and Inclusive Data Systems to explore how we can leverage household surveys\, citizen-generated data\, and qualitative insights to better understand and respond to intersecting forms of inequality. \nThis webinar is co-organized by the Inter-secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys (ISWGHS) and the Global Network of Data Officers and Statisticians. \nSpeakers include:\n▪️Francesca Perucci (Open Data Watch)\n▪️Haoyi Chen (United Nations Statistics Division)\n▪️Elizabeth Lockwood (CBM Global Disability Inclusion)\n▪️Diana Osorio (Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística – DANE Colombia)
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-for-intersectionality/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
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SUMMARY:10th Multi-Stakeholder STI Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science\, Technology\, and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will take place in May 2025. Aligned with the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)\, the 2025 STI Forum will explore science and technology contributions to SDGs\, including health\, gender equality\, economic growth\, ocean conservation\, and global partnerships.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/sti-forum-2025/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
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DTSTAMP:20250109T202852Z
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SUMMARY:Data Innovation Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:DIS 2025 is one of the largest annual Data and AI events in the Nordics\, bringing together over 300 speakers from around the world to explore innovative ideas and practical applications of data and AI. The summit\, celebrating its 10th edition\, will feature over 200 sessions on applied data innovation\, AI\, ML\, big data\, IoT\, and more. This year’s event will be hybrid. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-innovation-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Kista\, Sweden
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20241118T162839Z
CREATED:20241118T162839Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health Impact Summit – Data that Speaks: Global Health and Gender Equality
DESCRIPTION:This two-day practical learning event will focus on leveraging qualitative methods for research\, measurement\, and evaluation in global health and gender equality. Participants will engage in workshops tailored to specific projects\, methods\, or pressing questions\, gaining insights into innovative qualitative approaches. Virtual participation is available contingent on in-person participation from at least one person from your organization. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/global-health-impact-summit/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20250314T175748Z
CREATED:20250314T175748Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth PrepCom - International Conference on Financing for Development
DESCRIPTION:The PrepCom will be held back-to-back with the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum Follow-up and will take place from 30 April to 1 May 2025. The event will provide an additional platform to advance dialogue on the Financing for Development agenda.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/4prepcom-ffd4/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20250428T194712Z
CREATED:20250428T194712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T194712Z
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SUMMARY:ODIN 2024/25 Launch
DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly changing world\, open data is essential for informed decisions\, public trust\, and accountable governance. Whether addressing climate risks\, economic shifts\, or social inequality\, accessible and high-quality data is critical to shaping effective\, inclusive solutions. \nBut how open is the data that matters most? \nOn April 29\, Open Data Watch will launch the latest round of the Open Data Inventory (ODIN)—a global assessment of the availability and openness of official statistics. \nThis year’s ODIN will answer:\n🔹 Which countries are leading on open data?\n🔹 Where is progress accelerating—or stalling?\n🔹 How are national statistical systems adapting to emerging data needs?
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/odinlaunch-2024-25/
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