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Big Data for a More Resilient Future

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In today’s digital world, data is being generated, stored and analyzed at unprecedented rates. This deluge of data has prompted decision makers to consider how Big Data can help solve their toughest challenges. With decreased costs of computing and storage and increased capabilities to analyze large sets of data, we are seeing a rise in Big Data and Internet of Things technologies being used across a variety of sectors, with striking implications for development and building more resilient societies.

This event will explore the potential of Big Data and Internet of Things technologies to solve development challenges related to risk and resilience. The event will feature a hands-on exhibit with nano-satellites, data visualizations and projects utilizing IoT devices such as satellites and drones.

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Nigel Snoad

Product Manager, Google Crisis Response
Andrew Zolli

Head of Impact Initiatives for Planet Labs / Author of Resilience: Why Things Bounce Back
Tony Salvador

Senior Principal Engineer, Strategy Group, Intel Corporation
William Hoffman

Associate Director, Telecommunications Industry, World Economic Forum
Ros Harvey

Chief Strategy Advisor, Sirca
Chris Locke

Founder, Caribou Digital
Raj Kumar

President & Editor-in-Chief, Devex

@raj_devex