Open Data, Civic Tech and Hacking for Good

Mesh Conference 2014

Gabe Sawhney and Heather LesonMay 27, 2014

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111 Events around the world1000s of participantsAsia, Africa, North and South America!

● Which of the examples did you like?

● What about the examples stood out for you? ● Are there other open data, civic tech or ‘hacking for good’ projects that

you know and like? ● Which of these projects touch you: in your life, or your work?

Meet and Greet Discussions

5 topical discussions

● Open data opportunities● Working with nonprofits to use tech for good● Global perspective: international tech-for-good initiatives● Starting a civic tech hub in Toronto● Elections 2014: the role of the tech community● ++

Heather Leson@heatherleson @schoolofdataTextontechs.com

Gabe Sawhney@gggggabesawhney.com

Thank you