April 15th – 17th, 2026

The People’s Data: Democratizing Access, Understanding, and Use” is a dynamic conference dedicated to transforming how we connect people with public health data, making it more accessible, understandable, and useful for everyone. We’ll explore the art of data storytelling and visualization, sharing best practices for creating compelling, accessible dashboards and narratives that build trust and combat misinformation. Develop strategies for launching and maintaining effective open data portals and dashboards while upholding data quality and ethics. The conference will dive into data literacy, focusing on equipping diverse communities with the skills to understand and utilize data equitably. Finally, we’ll explore participatory methods for co-creating data initiatives with communities to ensure that data is actively shaped and used by them to drive advocacy and reduce health disparities.