Stories through Data: Making an Impact with Data Visualization

Monday February 24th, 2020

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Industrious at Equinox - Hudson Yards, 31 Hudson Yards, Floor 11, New York, NY 10001, USA

$45.00

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In today’s world, there is no shortage of data, but what does it all mean? Data visualization is the transformation of numbers and data sets into images and stories that inform, inspire, and influence, allowing us to unlock the power of our findings.

Join us as Data Scientists and Information Designers share their experiences, and explain how getting comfortable with data is the first step to effective visualization, mastering analysis, and organizing data in ways that enhance creative storytelling.

We’ll discuss how visual and verbal elements can create a more digestible and appealing experience for data novices, and unpack the stories, people, and ideas behind the numbers.

Event Breakdown
6:30PM - 6:45PM - Networking & Refreshments
6:45PM - 7:45PM - Presentations & Panel Discussion
7:45PM - 8:00PM - Audience Q&A
8:00PM - 8:30PM - Final Networking & Refreshments

*Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

Speakers

Presenter

Lily is an information designer with a background in geography, graphic design and research. She aims to make complex issues accessible and beautiful.

Presenter

Stuart A. Thompson is Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and editor in the Opinion section. He works as the head of Opinion's visual journalism department, focusing on telling stories in new ways using data and visuals. His most recent work has focused on technology, privacy and politics. Previously, he worked as the graphics director at The Wall Street Journal.

Presenter

As a Data Analyst at Thorn, Arina analyzes large data sets to drive data-based understanding of online child sexual exploitation trends. Prior to Thorn she has worked as a freelance data visualization consultant and as an information systems programmer, among other roles.

Panelist

Martin has over 10 years of experience in Predictive Modeling, Recommender Systems, and NLP. He has lived and worked in Germany, France, Israel, and the United States. As Lead Data Scientist at Healthify he is helping to build a world where no one's health is hindered by their need.

Panelist

Laura is a Senior Data Scientist and team lead of the Customer Operations Data Science team at Squarespace. Laura helps identify and answer fundamental questions using data to shape the strategy of the Customer Operations team.