Looking forward to Open Data Camp 2017 | Data in government

"This weekend, 25-26 February, the open data community will come together in Cardiff for the fourth Open Data Camp. I’m delighted that this community-led and organised event continues to be at the epicentre of open data debate, discussion and innovation - and that the Government Digital Service is one of the event’s sponsors.

One of Open Data Camp’s strengths has been a nomadic format that has seen events held across the country, including Winchester, Manchester, and Bristol. This year’s visit to Wales continues a commitment to bring together people with an interest in open data from across the UK.

Those attending represent a diverse set of sectors, including companies large and small, local and central government, charities and academia. Having witnessed at first hand the energy and creativity of previous events, I’ve no doubt that some great new thinking will emerge and new connections forged - and those of us working on open data policy within government will be eager to hear ideas for what more we can do to advance open data in the UK."