Session

The Truth is out There: opening up governments

  • Time: 15h30-16h00
  • Location: Breakout 1
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Type: Keynote

The Truth is out There: opening up governments

The time has come for a radical turnaround: connect governments to what people 'out there' are doing, instead of trying to involve people in what governments are doing. We put our money where our mouth is and spoke to over a hundred different kind of stakeholders in the environment of specific policy issues. With their reality as a starting point, with open, data and technology as a possible solution to their challenges, and with only one question in mind: how can we help you? And then we started organizing what they need. In this session we share our experiences and lessons learned. Because we are convinced now: The Truth is out There!

Speakers

Hello I'm JOCHEM VAN DEN BERG

Since 2016 Jochem is involved in the use of open data as a tool to find solutions for societal problems. He encourages local governments to work outside-in and use open data as a tool for new interactions between government, citizens and other stakeholders. His goal is always to enable people to make better choices.

JOCHEM VAN DEN BERG

Open Data consultant

The Green Land

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Hello I'm FRANK VERSCHOOR

Since 2009 Frank is using Open Data as an enabler for a more open government, which allows better policy and stronger networks of stakeholders. Working with municipal, regional and national governmental bodies, Frank quickly knows how to strike the right chords to create movement. To him, Open Data is about people, their mindset and their actions.

FRANK VERSCHOOR

Founding Partner

The Green Land

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