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The data relay: Nairobi to Riyadh
May 29, 2026
In June, thousands of data practitioners will gather in Nairobi. In November, the world's data and statistical leaders will meet in Riyadh. Two complementary events engaging partnerships, innovation, high-level political support, and sustainable financing to make data and statistics better.
Small Island Developing States Benefit from Digital Twins - Storytelling through Data
Oct 22, 2024
There’s one week to go to enter the UNWDF 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition, register and submit your entry by Tuesday, 29 October. The competition focuses on telling stories about the world you want to see and draw attention to like the challenges faced by small island developing states (SIDS).
WEBINARS
UN World Data Forum 2026 webinar:
Information Session on what to expect from Riyadh 2026
May 21 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 am (ET)
With open registration underway and programme development advancing, this webinar presents a strategic moment to:
- Raise awareness and drive upcoming registration for UNWDF 2026
- Share insights into the emerging agenda and priority themes
- Re-engage stakeholders following earlier outreach and events
- Mobilize new and existing commitments through the Commit to Data campaign
UN World Data Forum webinar
Information Session on attending Medellín 2024
October 3 2024, 9:00 to 10:00 am (ET)
The main topics covered in this webinar include:
- An introduction from the organizers to the World Data Forum happening in Medellín between 12 and 15 November 2024, information on how to register, prepare your travel and answering your questions through the chat and during the Q&A.
- An overview of the programme in terms of thematic areas, topics and event formats, and covering the Forum’s purpose and planned outcomes to advance data and statistics agenda for sustainable development and foster global collaboration.
- How other local events will showcase the role data and statistics have played in the urban innovation and sustainable development of the city of Medellín, along with practical tips for getting around, finding hotels, and accessing taxis and weather information through data.