This document outlines an agenda for a seminar on preparing for the future of data. The seminar will include discussions on the fast-moving landscape of data, charting the future of data with a panel of experts from ANU, University of Canberra, and the Department of the Environment, CSIRO's investments in the future of data, key issues for big data today, and what is happening with federal government data. The seminar aims to ensure organizations and individuals are prepared for managing data in the future.

1. Preparing for
your data future
Friday, 22 July 2016, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
McDonald Room, Menzies Library, ANU
9.30 A fast moving and agile landscape
Dr Adrian Burton, Director, Services, ANDS
9.45 Panel: Charting the Future
Dr Douglas Robertson, Director, Research Office, ANU
Dr Ksenia Sawczak, Director, Research Services, University of Canberra
Dr Sue Fyfe, Director, Biodiversity Science, Dept. of the Environment
Ms Heather Jenks, Associate Director, Library Services, ANU
10.30 CSIRO investing in the future of data
Mr John Morrissey, eResearch Planner, CSIRO
Ms Anne Stevenson, Data Librarian, CSIRO
10.50 Big Data is today: key issues for big data
Dr Ben Evans, Associate Director, Research, Engagement and Initiatives,
NCI
11.10 What’s happening with Federal Government data?
Mr Toby Bellwood, A/g Senior Adviser,
Data Infrastructure and Government Engagement,
Dept. of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
11.30 Ensuring a data savvy workforce
Ms Karen Visser, Program Leader, Skills, Resources and Policy, ANDS
11.40 Wrap up
Dr Adrian Burton, Director, Services, ANDS

2. Panel: Charting the Future
Dr Douglas Robertson, Director, Research Office, ANU
Dr Ksenia Sawczak, Director, Research Services, University of Canberra
Dr Sue Fyfe, Director, Biodiversity Science, Dept. of the Environment
Ms Heather Jenks, Associate Director, Library Services, ANU
CSIRO investing in the future of data
Mr John Morrissey, eResearch Planner, CSIRO
Ms Anne Stevenson, Data Librarian, CSIRO
Big Data is today: key issues for big data
Dr Ben Evans, Associate Director, Research, Engagement and Initiatives, NCI
What’s happening with Federal Government data?
Mr Toby Bellwood, data.gov.au,
Dept. of the Prime Minister and Cabinet