In this interactive session we will explore the potential for economic data to inform decision making both within businesses and at a regional policy level. We will look at the wealth of economic data that is openly and freely available and ways that this can be effectively analysed. We will also look at the exciting potential of an open data approach in which organisations share data to improve collective intelligence.
In the session we will formally launch and showcase the Institute for Applied Economics and Social Values' East Midlands Economic Data Repository. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the East Midlands Chambers of Commerce Regional Business Intelligence Unit, the East Midlands top 500, and De Montfort University's research cluster around Innovative Logistics and Supply Chains.
The session will be led by Professor Edward Cartwright with contributions from Harsh Shah (East Midlands Chambers of Commerce), Dr Rachel English, Professor David Rae and Professor Adel Hatamimarbini.