Overview
This one-day symposium features some of Canada’s most prolific investigative reporters, news developers and data advocates providing an in-depth look into the strategies they use to turn raw data into tomorrow’s headlines.
Data Driven 2018
Google Canada HQ
111 Richmond St W #12, Toronto, ON M5H 2G4
Friday, November 16, 2018
9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Event Panels
Data-Driven Show ‘n’ Tell (9:00 am - 9:50 am EST)
You’ve seen the headlines – now watch as some of Canada’s best data journalists break down their favourite data-driven projects of 2018 in a lightning-round format.
Spreadsheets in a Data Desert (10:00 am - 11:00 am EST)
Access to open data and freedom-of-information requests are a common, if not essential tool of data journalists. But what if the country you’re in lacks fundamental infrastructure like many public records or freedom of the press? After being forced to flee South Sudan, freelance data journalist Carolyn Thompson and South Sudanese journalist Lagu Joseph, embarked on data-driven investigations from neighbouring Kenya and Uganda. Listen to Carolyn and Lagu Joseph discuss the difficulty and dangers of pursuing data in a hostile country.
Data-Driven Startups (11:00 am - 12:15 pm EST)
The 21st century has been a perilous time for many news organizations. But for others, it’s a new era of collaboration, experimentation and growth. We speak with three individuals coming from each of these areas.
Lunch ‘n’ Learn with Google News Lab (12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST)
Have you ever wanted to search Google specifically for databases? How about turning a spreadsheet into an interactive, geocoded map? Learn about the latest free tools from Google Newslab during a catered Lunch ‘n’ Learn session.
Data on the Beat (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST)
Incorporating data journalism into your daily beat may seem like a slow, impossible task. But those who have learned how to balance daily reporting with data driven analysis end up with impactful, award-winning investigations. Our three panelists have done just that.
Data Journalism Courses, Bootcamps and Degrees (2:45 pm - 4:45 pm EST)
An opportunity to plug data journalism courses and boot camps.
Speakers
How to Pitch Data-Driven Stories (2:45 pm - 4:45 pm EST)
How does one pitch a data-driven story? A frank discussion of the do’s and don’ts!
Speakers
Hands-On: Gathering Data from Satellite Images (2:45 pm - 4:45 pm EST)
Carolyn Thompson and Lagu Joseph demonstrate how data can be mined from virtually anywhere – including satellite photos.
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