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WEF: Will Human-centric Data Policy Accelerate Global Progress?

The World Economic Forum and the City of Helsinki will discuss on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 data policy with global leaders and public figures.

They will discuss how a human-centric approach to the world’s 25 quintillion daily data points can shape post-pandemic societies for progress, people, and the planet. The briefing is on the record.
Data leaders from Edelman, Splunk, and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation will share new frameworks, tools, and best practices for a human-centric approach to data relationships. Senior leaders from the Forum and Helsinki will discuss why this approach is critical for shaping a future where data is used responsibly and innovatively to create progress while respecting, valuing, and empowering people and societies. This event marks the launch of our Empowered Data Societies white paper.
Speakers are

  • Yannis Kotziagkiaouridis, Global Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Edelman Data & Intelligence
  • Claudia Juech, Vice President Data and Society, The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
  • Jan Vappavuori, Urban Activist, former Mayor of Helsinki, City of Helsinki
  • Juliana Vida, Chief Strategy Advisor, Board Trustee, Board Advisor, Splunk
  • Sheila Warren, Deputy of Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum
  • Joined by
  • HE Juhana Vartiainen, Mayor Helsinki, City of Helsinki
  • Moderated by
  • Melissa Heikkila, AI Correspondent, Politico EU
  • The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organisation for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agenda.

 

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