• What we'll do

[Open Data Day Albany/Troy 2018](www.opendataalbany.org)

Open Data Day is an opportunity to show the benefits of and encourage data transparency through analysis and solution prototyping using open data. The event welcomes participants from all backgrounds, interests, and skill sets with a common enthusiasm for transparency. Open Data Day Albany is coordinated to occur again with scores of sister [Open Data Day](www.opendataday.org) events around the world on March 3, 2018. The objectives of Open Data Day Albany 2018 are the following:

· Introduce participants to novel uses of open data, regardless of experience level

· Find mutually beneficial uses of open data between local government and state government

· Help local government entities gain insights through the use of state-level data

· Potentially connect sponsors to local talent



• What to bring

Laptop is a good idea to bring.



• Important to know