UGA conference features data storytelling in numerous forms

More than 300 people attended the recent Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference at the University of Georgia. The fourth annual conference, hosted by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Georgia Data Innovation Hub, highlighted innovative practices and core skills for effective data governance, data strategy and data storytelling.

The event showcased keynotes, panel discussions and breakout sessions featuring expert practitioners from public and private organizations.

Keynote speakers shared examples of how data storytelling is used to inform decision-making, from weather forecasts to sports analytics, as well as ...

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Attendees listen during a plenary session.
Attendees listen during a plenary session for the 2026 Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference. (Photo by Cameron Pearce, UGA)