THE Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, is calling on organisations across the North-east to share their successes to mark Datafest21.
Now in its fifth year, the festival will explore the theme #OurData, underlining how important data is to the growth of the economy, social progress and knowledge base, whilst encouraging debate on ethics and deepening understanding on data ownership.
To mark this year’s series of virtual events, Datafest21 is looking to support and recognise Scottish organisations by sharing stories that represent the innovation, diversity and ambition of Scotland’s data expertise and the role #OurData plays in that innovation.
The Data Lab’s panel of experts will select three inspiring stories and transform them into short films which will be debuted at DataTalks – a new element of the DataFest event due to launch in spring, created to showcase Scotland’s innovative spirit and support the organisations leading the way.
Gillian Docherty, The Data Lab chief executive officer, said: “We believe #OurData can contribute towards the greater good, to inspire and encourage collaboration across networks.
“This year, we want to celebrate the very best of Scottish innovation, from all walks of life, and we are really looking forward to reviewing the array of inspiring applications for this fantastic opportunity to be part of DataFest21.”
Organisations have until Friday, January 22, to submit their entries.
