#DataMash

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<H2>#DataMash </H2>
<H3>transformation towards data driven organisations</H3>
<H4><A HREF="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs</A> (Defra) group and <A HREF="https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ordnance Survey</A> are jointly running a un/conference</H4>
We expect the event will help you to:
<UL>
<LI>improve professional networks</LI>
<LI>build communities of practice</LI>
<LI>find other people working on similar problems</LI>
<LI>find partners for collaborating on our big issues</LI>
<LI>develop new project proposals </LI>
<LI>develop solutions to problems</LI>
<LI>get everyone engaged in the Defra transformation agenda</LI>
<LI>provide an understanding of how a data driven business works</LI>
</UL>
<H4>Day 1 </H4>
Wednesday 24th May 
10:00 Doors open 11:00 Kickoff 11:30 Session 1 (x5) 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Session 2 (x5) 14:30 Session 3 (x5) 15:30 Session 4 (x5) 16:30 Closing panel session 17:30 Close 
Day 1 Sessions
The theme for #DataMash is: transformation towards data driven organisations. This time we opened up a call for session ideas for the first day thank you all for your submissions. From these we have developed the <A HREF="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1p0YGZorm-zPiHx78QQNNRcfFTBVViQyzuMCYV8erAvE" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">session grid for day 1</A>.
Closing panel session
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<LI>
Clare Moriarty <A HREF="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs</A> Permanet Secretary
</LI>
<LI>
Nigel Clifford <A HREF="https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ordnance Survey</A> Chief Executive
</LI>
<LI>
Jeni Tennison <A HREF="http://theodi.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open Data Institute</A> Chief Executive 
</LI>
<LI>
Rachel Mills <A HREF="http://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/departments/faculties/faculty-natural-environmental-sciences.page" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Southampton</A> Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences
</LI>
</UL>
Day 2
Thursday 25th May
09:00 Doors open 09:45 Intro & Pitching 10:30 Session 1 (x5) 11:30 Session 2 (x5) 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Session 3 (x5) 14:30 Session 4 (x5) 15:20 Event Wrapdown 15:30 Close
Day 2 (25th May) will be run as an <A HREF="http://www.ukgovcamp.com/about/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="unconference" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">unconference</A>. At an <A HREF="http://www.ukgovcamp.com/about/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="unconference" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">u</A>nconference the sessions will be created by the attendees at the beginning (session pitching). Anyone who wants to initiate a discussion on a topic can claim a time and a space. We expect discussions will cover a huge range of data-related subjects, from the technical to the strategic and everything in between. <A HREF="https://twitter.com/jacattell" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="James Catttell" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">James Cattell</A> expained how this works in a <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Ala4xvtmE#action=share" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="video" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">video</A>.
We will provide a session grid with links to collaborative documents to capture the discussions.
How is an unconference different to a conference?
An unconferences focuses on discussion and collaboration. At the start of the day, everyone has the chance to pitch an idea to discuss. These pitches become the agenda for the day and it’ll be published online. You can pick whichever sessions interest you. You can swap sessions at any time – for example if you find that the one you’re in isn’t interesting, or if you think you can contribute more to another session.
How does a session work?
People who are interested in the session gather together when the time slot starts. The person who pitched the idea runs the session. The exact format can vary depending on what the subject is and who is running the session. Someone, often the pitcher, will take notes so these can be shared during/after the conference.
If there’s no agenda, how do I know it’ll be worth going?
An Unconference depends on the contributions of attendees. Attendees from a wide range of roles across the Defra group will be sharing thoughts about data. You’ll get the most out of the unconference if you participate and share your own experiences and opinions. Here are some things which may help you get the most out of the day:
<UL>
<LI>Pitch a session about something related to your work</LI>
<LI>Improve your professional network by connecting with other attendees</LI>
<LI>Take part in discussions over Twitter #datamash</LI>
<LI>Find others who face the same data problems as you</LI>
</UL>
What are the rules of an unconference?
<UL>
<LI>Everyone’s voice is equal</LI>
<LI>Swap sessions if you think you can contribute more elsewhere</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://www.chathamhouse.org/about/Chatham-house-rule" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chatham House rule</A> applies unless agreed otherwise</LI>
</UL>
But... I’m too technical/not technical enough/not experienced/too senior/not senior/not data-y enough to go
No, you’re not. If data (in its broadest sense)  is some part of your job then this unconference is for you. There will be a cross-section of people attending from all across the Defra group so people are likely to pitch sessions that will cover a wide range of interests.
What should I bring?
Bring your normal work ID badge, ideas for things to talk about and your mobile and laptop so you can connect with people and access documents online.
Sign up to slack and talk to other attendies
<A HREF="https://defradata.slack.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">defradata.slack.com</A>
Remember, we’re in the pre-Election period
The rules around the period known as ‘Purdah’ mean all UK civil servants, departmental board members, staff of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), and other arms’ length bodies are requested to not use social media in regards to their work during this period. This includes social media activity about participation, at or content discussed at events like #DataMash.
For more information about these rules, please see: <A HREF="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/election-guidance-for-civil-servants/general-election-2017-guidance-for-civil-servants" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/election-guidance-for-civil-servants/general-election-2017-guidance-for-civil-servants</A>

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