Open Data Day 2026: Learn about how you can access and use open data

Whether you are retired, looking for professional development at your job, or a student considering future careers, this is an incredibly valuable few hours of your time.

Open Data Day 2026: Learn about how you can access and use open data.

Whether you are retired, looking for professional development at your job, or a student considering future careers, this is an incredibly valuable few hours of your time.

No technical skills are required. I am not a geek by any stretch, but I'm excited about this event because of the public policy implications for increasing our transparency and accountability in government. What we measure, we can manage. City data from traffic to trees belongs to all of us.

Join me to hear from the City of Edmonton’s Open Data team for an afternoon of insights and interactive learning. 

Join Us! (Free/no charge)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2:30 - 5:30pm
Stanley A. Milner Library 
7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW

No computer or tech experience is required, but bringing your own device is recommended!

Visit edmonton.ca/opendata to explore at datasets or RSVP for this event.

The possibilities for the use of data are endless. Edmonton Transit Riders are using transit data to make customizable transit trackers for homes and businesses. Would you like one?

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