EFGS 2021

The 14th European Forum for Geography and Statistics conference. Taking place virtually. 7th and 8th September 2021.

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@LArtour The recordings will be available on the conference homepage next week

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The presentations and recordings will be made available on the conference homepage #EFGS2021

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Thank you for having me, @efgs2021! For those in Germany interested in more exchange between data providers and data journalists: @scicar17ff might be the conference for you! Join us in November #efgs2021 #ddj https://t.co/dOC6Y5GMc2

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The 14th European Forum for Geography and Statistics #EFGS2021 conference comes to an end. Thank you very much for two informative days with exciting contributions and discussions under the motto "Unlocking value from data".
@BKG_Bund @destatis @EU_Eurostat

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The afternoon will be held in 2 parallel sessions starting at 01:00 pm dealing with “The Unlocked Value”. Learn about Applied Analysis, Cooperations and Projects, Benefits of harmonized and standardized Information and Lessons learned from the Covid-19 Crisis.

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What’s in today in the morning: news on the GEOSTAT-4 project, new developments regarding linked data and a lot of other interesting presentations about the power of new technologies.
More information on https://t.co/LV3Zt1MXBg #efgs2021

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In the morning, in session 4 we will have interesting presentations on our 2nd pillar: the Key! Learn about the power of new technologies, the New European strategies and about GSGF as one pillar of IGIF. #efgs2021

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Good morning, EFGS community! Grab a ☕ and let’s start with our second day of the #efgs2021. today with presentations on “The Key” and “The Unlocked Value”. Be curious!
@BKG_Bund @destatis @EU_Eurostat

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#efgs2021 Day 1 closes with the “Presentation Lounge”: 12 speakers discuss their work with up to 15 participants, within a virtual poster session. The topics range from “Digital Twins” to Service Geoportals. Check the program and details: https://t.co/UtNYvrCNq7

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Refreshed by lunch the afternoon session moderated by Ingrid vanden Berghe opens with presentations on institutional collaborations. Esri and gvSIG Association demonstrate the importance and possibilities of the technical infrastructure. #efgs2021

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The focus of the first session chaired by Oliver Müller @EH_Eurostat is about activities and achievements of International institutions and organisations. #UNGGIM #UN GGIM Europe #EuroGeographics #UNECE #International Cartographic Association #efgs2021

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Kira Schacht (@daten_drang) from @DeutscheWelle outlines how a growing number of journalists use data in their reporting. Focus is on the challenges they face, and how we might build awareness and trust between those who provide data, and those who use it. #efgs2021

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Stefan Jensen highlights governance and key activities related to implementation of the European Green Deal and its new data ecosystem. #efgs2021

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#efgs2021 starts with a keynote session moderated by @MarieHaldorson. Gaining insights by Robert Szucs’ perspective on geospatial data integration: the artist uses the potential to turn nature's patterns into contemporary artwork. @GrasshopperGeo #efgs2021

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Opening welcome speeches continue with Viveka Palm of @EU_Eurostat and Janusz Dygaszewicz #efgs2021 #geospatial @destatis @BKG_Bund.

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@destatis president Georg Thiel and @BKG_Bund president Paul Becker open the European Forum for Geography and Statistics 2021 #efgs2021 jointly organised by @destatis and @BKG_Bund.

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Presentations in the session “The Unlocked Value” cover lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis and benefits of harmonized and standardized information. It shifts the focus on applied analysis and decision making as well as cooperations and projects. #efgs2021

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Sessions on “The Key” include presentations on the power of new Technologies, New European strategies and GSGF as one pillar of IGIF. #efgs2021

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The sessions on “The Frame” highlight worldwide concepts and strategies in the context of the UN Statistical Commission and UN Global Geospatial Information Management and its regions. #efgs2021

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This years‘ conference #efgs2021 with the motto “Unlocking value from data” is structured in three main topics: “The Frame”, “The Key” and “The Unlocked Value”. @destatis @BKG_Bund @EU_Eurostat