Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference

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Save the date for the 2027 conference:
May 12-13, 2027 in Athens

Thank you for attending the 2026 conference!

University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel | 1197 S. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Georgia Data Innovation Hub (Data Hub) is hosting the 5th Annual Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference on May 12–13, 2027.
 
The Georgia Data Innovation Hub is now accepting breakout session proposals for the 2027 conference. This year’s theme, “Building Your Data Neighborhood: Connecting Insights, People, and Impact,” focuses on fostering a statewide community of practice for expanding and enhancing data analytics and data visualization. The conference will highlight collaborative efforts, offer educational sessions, and showcase best practices to empower state and local governments to build and sustain informative and innovative public sector analytics. Please review the call for proposals and its requirements carefully before preparing and submitting your proposal. 
 

Proposal deadline: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
Committee review and selection: Oct. 26–Nov. 16, 2026
Notifications: by Nov. 30, 2026
Conference registration: opens in late 2026

View call for proposal details here.

Submit a proposal 

Please contact Hong Zeng at hzeng@uga.edu with any questions about the event.

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Learn what's new

The Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference will benefit those involved in data-informed decision-making for state and local governments, universities, colleges and school systems.

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Explore data visualization and analytics

Join us for a two-day conference to learn innovative practices and core skills for effective data governance, best practices in data strategy, building data analytics skills and innovative practices in data storytelling.

For a deeper dive before the conference, registration for pre-conference workshops before the event is available. Pre-conference workshops include technical training on Power BI and Qlik, data management, evaluation, AI policy and human-centered design.

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Don't miss out!

Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with experts in the field, identify your organization’s data readiness and consider next steps for increasing your data analytics capabilities. 

 

 

 

 

Questions? Contact Us.

Reach out to learn more about our conference.
Data Innovation Hub Team
datahub@uga.edu