International Open Data Conference 2015

Dr. Paul Zeitz serves as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of State. In this role, he is spearheading efforts to harness the data revolution for sustainable development. He co-coordinates an internal USG working group on the data revolution for sustainable development and he actively liaises with the Data Revolution Task Force. Dr. Zeitz is co-leading the MCC-PEPFAR Partnership to strengthen country-Led open data systems, the Global... Read More →

I am an adjunct faculty at the School of Public Health (Université de Montréal) and the lead epidemiologist for the CARTaGENE project, the largest prospective population-based biobank in Quebec. I have been largely involved in the development of this infrastructure for population health genomics research. CARTaGENE is a public resource providing access to health data and high-quality biospecimens. I received an MSc in... Read More →

Co-founder of DATA Uruguay (http://datauy.org), a civil society organization that creates tools and advocates for Open Data and Open Government locally and regionally through initiatives such as ABRELATAM. Consultant in digital tools and media for multilaterals, government, civil society and business. Specialized in Open Government and eGovernment. Organization of American States Open... Read More →

Andrés Fajardo serves as a data technology advisor at TechBA Vancouver. He works with private and public organizations in developing strategies and designing products that help them leverage data insights to create innovative, data-driven services. He earned his master’s degree in Digital Media at the University of British Columbia and currently serves as a research associate at the Centre for Digital Media. In his applied research... Read More →

As Director for External Relations, Neil McCarthy is responsible for generating income from Medicines for Malaria Venture’s existing donor base as well as generating new and innovative sources to support the work of the organization for years to come. Before joining MMV, Mr. McCarthy spent 12 years working in resource mobilization in the non-profit world. In his most recent role, he was Director of Development and Stakeholder Relations with... Read More →

Bert Mulder is an associate professor of Information, Technology, and Society at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and founder of the eSociety Institute. His main objective concerns strategy development for a broad and innovative appliance of ICT within the society. Prior to this he worked as an information advisor for The Dutch House of Representatives and as Head of the IT department at Veronica Broadcasting... Read More →