In 2 weeks, the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference will be in full swing! 🥳 Have you got your tickets yet? 👀 Don't forget to check the 'Attend' page of website for travel tips, hotel discount codes, and more! Details and tickets at www.gdfksec2026.org

Everything you need to navigate four days of plenaries, peer exchanges, labs, and catalytic conversations at the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference in the palm of your hand! 📲 Get your tickets, explore the program, and download the app 🔗 www.gdfksec2026.org

What does good governance look like in practice? How can accountability be built into AI systems? How does culture intersect with AI content moderation? If data governance and AI policy are where your interests lie, the #DataFest2026 and #KSEC2026 program has plenty to offer! www.gdfksec2026.org

Interested in climate, earth observation, or space intelligence? 🛰️ 🌎️ The program for the #DataFest2026 + #KSEC2026 has sessions on satellite imagery to strengthen agricultural statistics, geospatial modeling for disaster risk, open spatial data in humanitarian response + more. 👉️ buff.ly/mnmd7eW

It's here! 🥳 110+ sessions across 4 days. Explore the program and start planning your schedule for the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference! 🌎️ 🛰️ Dive in: buff.ly/sxQzYtv

In 2025, nearly two-thirds of #Data4SDGs partners reported making progress on inclusive data systems and accountable governance priorities through their engagement in the network. Explore more in our blog with insights from our annual partners' survey. Read more here: buff.ly/ZoKlmW1

Citizen data could be the key to fighting infectious diseases. The findings clearly identified community knowledge as an underused asset in global health systems, and the window to change that is now open. Read the full report and explore the five in-depth case studies: buff.ly/4TMH1ZB

The program for the joint #DataFest2026 and #KSEC2026 is nearly ready! While we make the finishing touches, this blog gives a sneak peak at what to expect and who will be there, including Yariwo Kitiyo, Founder of @Geohabari. Read more, and register at buff.ly/A08e0RM

The joint #DataFest2026 and #KSEC2026 event is just around the corner, and the program being built for it is set to inspire innovation and spark collaboration. We’re excited to share a first look at some of the sessions in our new blog. Read more, and register to be there: buff.ly/A08e0RM

The Collaborative on Administrative Data (CAD) has developed a suite of practical tools and resources to help countries advance the use of administrative data. On April 30, this webinar will bring these tools to the LAC region. More information and registration at buff.ly/mVhKFdD

What if the communities most affected by infectious diseases held the key to fighting them? Our new scoping study explores exactly that. The findings will directly shape our future collaboration and interventions on climate-responsive health systems. Read the full report at buff.ly/OqM7wx1

Kenya, a committed Inclusive Data Charter Champion since 2018, recently began mapping out their new, expanded action plan for 2026-2030. Kenya's efforts highlight that inclusive data is an ongoing national priority. Because everybody counts. More information at buff.ly/A70F0aK #IDCdata4all

Are you interested in how we make AI work for humanity? Join us in Nairobi for the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference and be part of the conversation! 🎫 www.gdfksec2026.org Hosted by the Govof Kenya, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, in partnership with Kenya Space Agency

What are you looking forward to at the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference in June? We're working with the event partners on the programme right now. Stay tuned for updates soon! Get your tickets at www.gdfksec2026.org #DataFest2025 #KSEC2026 #Data4SDGs

In the new blog, explore insights from the 2025 Annual Partners' Survey and the six approaches that are supporting the #Data4SDGs network to create impact and change lives. buff.ly/LMtrXYE

Read the new "Seven Years of the Inclusive Data Charter" report for highlights and progress updates from the IDC Champions efforts in 2025. Download the report at www.data4sdgs.org/resources/se... Available in English, French, and Spanish. Link in comments.

"I cannot wait to see the most passionate data and space individuals coming together under one roof. I hope to see you there! - Julia Nicolls, Global Partnership Engagement Officer. Meet Julia, and make our network of like-minded data changemakers in Nairobi this June. Visit www.gdfksec2026.org

What does it actually take to build a data system that counts everyone? That's the question Colombia, Ghana, and Kenya have been working to answer together over the past two years through the MIDN initiative. And now, we've documented what they found. Check out the MIDN Compendium buff.ly/dUyGEYD

Working with the Center for Social Development, we're excited to invite you to join the #DataValues community through our new learning cohort 🥳 The cohort will explore the new Data Values online course and explore course concepts, share ideas, and identify useful resources. buff.ly/36cXOpN

The India AI Impact Summit showed us where AI power really sits — ultimately, it rests on control over data. Data systems aren't a technical footnote to the AI story. They are the AI story. Our Policy Manager, Janet McLaren, reflects on what New Delhi revealed. 📖 Read the blog: buff.ly/llLr1o7

Congratulations to Paraguay, which just launched a technical guide to improve the quality, consistency, and comparability of disability data. More details (English) buff.ly/xfDuUs0 (Espanol) buff.ly/rW2YlF7 #Data4SDGs #IDCData4All

“At The Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference, data, satellites, and AI are not just tools but catalysts for reimagining the future.“ - Annita Mwagiru, Project Officer, Capacity Development at #Data4SDGs. 🎫 Register to attend or become an event sponsor, details: www.gdfksec2026.org

At #UN57SC, we gathered with the heads of National Statistical Offices from Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal to launch Phase 2 of the Make Inclusive Data the Norm initiative, supported by APC Colombia. Read more about our #UN57SC week: buff.ly/zSQjpGa #MIDN #Data4SDGs

🚀 Join the LATAM Regional Datathon for Equality, DAT4CCIÓN 2026, Launch Event! 🚀 ¡Evento de Lanzamiento del Datatón Regional para la Igualdad, DAT4CCIÓN 2026! Join the DAT4CCIÓN 2026 launch webinar for all the info on how to participate. 📆 March 12 🔗 buff.ly/IUJEyvY

Next week, at the East Africa Data Governance Conference, join two of our #DataValues advocates for a breakout session exploring how participatory data governance can be operationalised in real-world contexts. Register to join the event virtually at buff.ly/piA4SAL #EADataGov2026

"The festival wasn’t just about learning; it was about building connections... it felt like a global data ecosystem was thriving around me." -Yazid Salahudeen Mikail, after our 2023 Data Festival. Join us in June to experience it for yourself! Register to save your spot: buff.ly/adP7S9W

Malawi has taken the next step in its journey as an Inclusive Data Charter (IDC) Champion, kicking off the development of its IDC action plan during a workshop in February. Read more at buff.ly/6cakvjU Stay tuned for updates and the launch of Malawi’s IDC action plan! #IDCData4All

📢 Special announcement for our LATAM #Data4SDGs community: Registration is now open for the first Regional Datathon for Equality, DAT4CCIÓN 2026! Teams can include members in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. More information available at lac.unwomen.org/es/dat4ccion

#UN57SEC starts today in New York! The Global Partnership is looking forward to being part of several important discussions and insightful events throughout this week. Check out the summary of where you can find the Global Partnership at #UN57SC here: buff.ly/wWUgKC9 #Data4SDGs #PowerOfData

Whether you're working in an NSO or grassroots advocacy, our new resources will help you navigate the next steps towards fair and inclusive data. Explore our the Inclusive Data Playbook, and Data Values Starter Pack, plus many more resources at www.data4sdgs.org/resources

On March 5, join the #DataForNow #UN57SC side-event to hear insights from a new study that examines the barriers to NSO-university collaborations and proposes practical, sustainable models to strengthen national data ecosystems. Register by March 3: bit.ly/3OzClbF #DataForNow #UN57SC

Join us in New York on March 5 for a #PowerOfData side event at #UN57SC 🚀 Hear from champion countries, partners, and stakeholders on experiences, priorities, and opportunities for scaling data investments. Register to join in-person at buff.ly/e6K4LPE

How are countries moving from principles to practice on citizen data? At #UN57SC, the Collaborative on Citizen Data is hosting a side event on integrating citizen data into official statistics. 📅 2 March 2026 🕕️ 6:15–7:30pm 📍 Ford Foundation, New York ✍️ buff.ly/zqMtyug

🚨 Less than 1 week to go! Get your session proposals for the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference quick. Explore the focus topics, session guidelines, and submit your application at bit.ly/4kaxlGm #DataFest2026 #KSEC2026

A fair data future is a mission many can get behind, but the challenge is how… The new Data Values Starter Pack is here to help! Explore the resources and find out how you can implement the Data Values Manifesto and make the vision of a fair data future a reality: buff.ly/NKqlxeu #DataValues

We're excited to be co-hosting the upcoming Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference with the Kenya Space Agency. Because the work is connected, the moment demands it, and because partnership is how progress happens. Read more in the blog: buff.ly/quFr6xX #DataFest2026 #KSEC2026

At the India AI Impact Summit and PAIRS 2026, Global Partnership members are advancing conversations on data governance, participatory AI, and Global South leadership. In our latest blog, we reflect on why this moment matters for ensuring AI serves the public good: www.data4sdgs.org/blog/connect...

We're excited to welcome Diene Keita, United Nations Under Secretary-General and UNFPA Executive Director, to the #Data4SDGs Board of Directors. Read more www.data4sdgs.org/news/global-...

Closing soon! ⏰️ The call for sessions at the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference closes on 1 March! Explore the focus topics and session guidelines for more information and get your submission in quick! bit.ly/4kaxlGm

🏈 In sports, playbooks provide diagrams and descriptions of each play. But they aren’t prescriptive. The coach decides which plays to use depending on the context. The Inclusive Data Playbook is set up in the same spirit. Check it out 👇️ EN buff.ly/wBsm6Jk ES buff.ly/xCHpOC8 FR buff.ly/5TKzKHn

🌾📊 The launch of the Agricultural Data for Sierra Leone (AgriDataSL) initiative at the end of last year marked a renewed commitment to improving how agricultural data is produced, shared, and used across the country. 👉 Read more about the launch and what it means for the sector: buff.ly/z86bjxq

From June 2-5, 2026, Nairobi will become a global stage for shared missions in Kenya, with our joint event with the Kenya Space Agency on Powering Resilience, Innovation, and Partnership through Data and Technology. Registrations are now open! Find out more at www.gdfksec2026.org

🆕 Introducing the new Inclusive Data Playbook! This practical resource helps actors find the tools and examples to understand and apply inclusive data principles. Explore the Playbook, available in English, French, and Spanish: buff.ly/2gNkAjl #IDC4All #Data4South #Data4SDGs

How do we move from hearing community voices to truly listening to them? In our recent article, Jessica Mayberry, Founder of Video Volunteers, and Karen Bett, Program and Policy Lead at the Global Partnership, reflect on how citizen created media can be treated as evidence, 👉️ buff.ly/1zFMKbR

Are you interested in submitting a session application for the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference? Join the webinar on February 5 for tips and support with your proposal. Register : buff.ly/TamTGkF

Now is your chance to submit a session proposal for the upcoming joint event between the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference. Explore more questions and topics, and see how you can contribute here: buff.ly/rbIJ8tK Submissions close 1 March, 2026

Are you an innovative and strategic thinker with a strong dedication to data, collaborations, and sustainable growth? We're seeking our next CEO, could it be you? Don't miss this opportunity to join the #Data4SDGs team! Find out more at: buff.ly/AJ8AA4W

This video captures voices from the Make Inclusive Data the Norm peer exchange workshops in Accra, reflecting on what has worked, what is still missing, and why citizen generated and community-rooted data matter. Watch the full video at: youtu.be/48kQlM0R3f0

Meet Mohamed Gele from Somalia. An Africa CAN Fellow (Cohort 2, 2025), Mohamed is using climate and crop data to predict child malnutrition and inform food security policy. Read the Africa CAN Playbook to see how data is driving climate and health action: buff.ly/g9TK4FG

📣 We're looking for our next CEO! If you're a bold, strategic leader with a deep commitment to data, partnerships, and sustainable development, don't miss this exciting opportunity to join the #Data4SDGs team! Find out more at: buff.ly/AJ8AA4W