The world is experiencing rapid advancements in our ability to leverage data. This ability comes with both increased demands for data, and a slowly growing recognition of the rights of data subjects. At the same time, many global development organisations struggle to effectively use the significant amounts of data they collect. This track will focus on innovations in using geospatial data for development and humanitarian outcomes, as well as how the most recent developments in AI and machine learning can be applied for social good. Sessions will also provide insights into how to responsibly govern and manage the large amounts of data collected and used for many of these innovations, and how to assess the usability and reliability of off-the-shelf solutions.
