UPDATE 29/06/2011 - 2 new speakers will be added to this event and will be revealed to attendees via email very soon!

UPDATE 24/06/2011 - The Really Useful Event Agenda is now out! Find out exactly what will be happening at this event here.

UPDATE 20/6/2011 - The challenges are now open for voting! Make sure you vote after you register to attend this event at http://ru11.ideascale.com

You have been directed to this page because you have expressed an interest, would like to attend an event on open data for local government or have been individually invited to attend 'The Really Useful Event' #RU11. We are delighted to announce that this event is now open for registration and you may secure your ticket now. Places are limited so be sure to secure your ticket early!

We will be updating you on the event in the coming weeks.

The 'Really Useful'  2011 event will seek to do the following:-

• To seek innovative ways of using local datasets in ways that help citizens by taking a user led approach
• Create a collaborative space for policy and service managers to help shape developments based on user need using customer centric intelligence
• Make use of existing standards and influence further enhancement of standards
• To support the development of web and mobile applications and web services to support the sector in using its data to support improvement, efficiency and innovation
• To identify and remove barriers to innovative developments using local datasets
• To facilitate collaboration between different areas of public sector

REALLY USEFUL 2011 (#RU11) EVENT STRUCTURE

• 1st July – The first event will identify possible apps and uses for open datasets. Developers and LA users will be able to discuss feasibility, build business cases and sustainability models and functional specifications. All apps going forward should have a sponsor.

• August (TBC) - The outputs from the initial day(s) will be posted on a CoP site and developers and LA users will improve the specifications and post new ideas. Sponsors will find datasets and remove obstacles wherever possible.

• September (TBC) – LG group envisage a two day event where developers can come together and continue to realise the most popular specifications. (Register interest by emailing liz.azyan@camden.gov.uk, kindly indicate ‘September event’ in subject heading)

• October/November (TBC) – Further work to take place on the CoP: look for opportunities for deployment/distribution and productisation etc

• December (TBC) – The developer teams return to showcase their apps, tell of success, lessons learnt etc. This event would be open to a much wider audience- useful to involve central gov and also CAs and cllrs from local government. (Register interest by emailing liz.azyan@camden.gov.uk, kindly indicate ‘December event’ in subject heading)

If you have any enquiries, kindly contact Liz Azyan at liz.azyan@camden.gov.uk

To learn more about this event, click here.

Best regards,

Liz Azyan

Really Useful Enthusiast