The Big Data, Big Opportunity conference will examine opportunities presented by effectively harnessing big data, and in particular will look at how open data (across the Academy, government and industry) can enhance research, shape policy development, and impact on innovation. The conference will provide a forum for PhD students, academics, policymakers, and industry to jointly discuss the implications and challenges of moving towards open access data.

The conference will run the following topic streams:
• Economics/economic policy
• Public policy and governance
• Environment, development and resource management

The conference will be opened with a keynote speech by John McMillan, Australian Information Commissioner, on the topic of 'The case for open data' and will conclude with a panel discussion on 'The past successes and future potential of big data'.

For more information, visit the Big Data, Big Opportunity conference website. Registration opens at 8.45 am.