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Join us for the opening ceremony of the UN Datathon, where innovation, data, and global collaboration unite. This kick-off event will set the stage for an extraordinary journey into the world of data-driven solutions for pressing global challenges. Be part of the excitement, inspiration, and insights that will fuel your Datathon experience.
Agenda
All times below in local Montevideo, Uruguay time (UTC-3). Check your local time here.
14:00
Welcome
Master of Ceremony
14:03
Welcome
Diego Aboal,
Director of the INE Uruguay
14:08
Introductory video of the UN Datathon 2023
14:10
UNSD, SDGs, and Youth
Stefan Schweinfest,
Director of the United Nations Statistics Division
14:17
Work of the UNCEBD and Youth
Risenga Maluleke,
Chair of the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UNCEBD)
14:22
Encourage Youth Engagement in Innovation initiatives
Barbara Del Castello,
Chair of UN Major Group on Children and Youth
14:27
SDG Localization video
14:30
Civil Society and SDGs, Festival de Datos
Fredy Rodriguez Galvis,
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)
14:35
SDG implementation in Uruguay and the region, Youth engagement
Alfonso Fernández de Castro,
UNDP Resident Representative
14:40
Regional priorities for youth, SDGs, role of official statistics and data
Rolando Ocampo,
Director of Statistics at the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN ECLAC)
14:45
Greetings from the UN Datathon satellite locations
14:55
Live Countdown to the start of the UN Datathon
Master of Ceremony
15:00