Bahrain to host first-ever SDMX Global Conference in Middle East

TDT | Manama              

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain will be hosting the ninth SDMX Global Conference on Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange from October 29 to November 2 on the theme of Empowering Data Communities.

The event is co-organised by the SDMX Sponsors and the Bahrain Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) with the support of ESCWA and Banca d’Italia and will bring together a broad range of official statistics compilers and users from national, regional, and international agencies, academia, and the private sector.

The Global Conference is a bi-annual event for the official statistics community worldwide to share information on recent and upcoming SDMX developments, leveraging SDMX tools and technologies for enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing.

It will include three days of plenary sessions followed by two days of statistical capacity building for statisticians at beginner and advanced levels. It is set to attract various levels of statisticians, SDMX experts, and data professionals.

The conference is a major global event in the statistics field, providing an opportunity to discuss the latest international developments and specifically enhance the process of exchanging statistical data, indicators, and SDMX metadata.

It will also enable participants to stay up-to-date with the latest developments related to national data and information exchanges and enhance the capabilities of those working in the field through specialised workshops and general discussions.

Registration is required via www.sdmx2023.org to attend the event. The call for presentations to submit at the conference is available until July 31 via its website or via email: sdmx2023@sdmx.org.