2014 - Why #DataKind should open its next chapter in Brussels !
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Brussels is well positioned as a springboard for Europe due to its central location, multilingual workforce, and role as an international decision center. The Brussels Data Science Community aims to leverage these advantages by connecting businesses and NGOs in need of data science solutions with skilled professionals. They have experience executing large-scale social impact projects, and partnering with DataKind would extend their global network and access to bigger projects while staying aligned with their focus on using data for social good.
2014 - Why #DataKind should open its next chapter in Brussels !
- 1. Brussels – Springboard for Europe Supporting presentation for Conference call with DataKind @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 1
- 3. Invest in Brussels 3 Belgium At the boarder of 3 main European cultures • 10,8 million inhabitants • Official languages: French, Dutch, German • Independant since 1830 • Federal state since 1981 • Head of state: King Philippe I • Capital: Brussels @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 3
- 4. 7 MAIN ADVANTAGES Global gateway to key markets/ Ideal test market Springboard for a Pan-European development International decision center Competitive real estate High quality of life Accessibility from all Europe & Worldwide International talent pool and innovation centre Advantageous business environment 4
- 5. Invest in Brussels 5 ACCESSIBILITY FROM ALL EUROPE AND WW Brussels - Connected to Europe 75 % of the EU Market (GDP) 40 % of the consumers @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 5
- 6. Invest in Brussels 6 INTERNATIONAL DECISION CENTER NATO/WEU EU Institutions Worldwide Press Center (1200 journalists) World’s 2nd most important conference centre (Union of International Associations, 2012) Industry/Corporate Centre (1500 federations) Diplomatic Heartland (5300 diplomats) NGO Community 6
- 7. Invest in Brussels 7 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CAPITAL • Approx. 1.300 foreign companies have set-up European HQ or sales subsidiary in Brussels • The influence of civil society groups in EU policy making has increased in recent years. Thus consulting non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is a key part of Europe and governance. Major multinationals & NGO have their decision center in Brussels @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 7
- 8. Invest in Brussels 8 • Brussels is a bi-lingual city (french – dutch) • The presence of several international organisations attracts large panel of foreigners (30% of the population) • English proficiency Index: Brussels 6th on world basis (Education First, 2012) • 2nd European city in terms of number of languages spoken (European cities monitor, 2010) Brussels workforce is highly multilingual TALENT POOL AND INNOVATION CENTER Human resources @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 8
- 9. Invest in Brussels 9 TALENT POOL AND INNOVATION CENTER University degree Source: IMD World Competitiveness 2012 / 1-to-10 score 3,89 5,77 6,26 6,91 7,06 7,53 7,57 Japan France UK USA Netherlands Belgium Germany @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 9
- 10. Invest in Brussels 10 TALENT POOL AND INNOVATION CENTER EU Innovation Performance Source: EU Commission, DG Enterprise, 2011 EU member states’ innovation performance @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 10
- 11. Invest in Brussels 11 COMPETITIVE REAL ESTATE Cost-effective Office Market Cushman & Wakefield, Office space across the world 2012 Office (prime rent location) @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 11
- 12. Why Brussels Data Science Community ? 12
- 13. Invest in Brussels 13 Growing Datascience community 13
- 14. Invest in Brussels 14 Brussels Data Science Community … data scientists with a conscience Join us if you are: • A business or NGO with data you don’t know how to use • An academic in search of challenging projects • A professional looking to stay at the forefront of technological innovation & positive social change Touch point for businesses & NGO’s in need of analytic competence Data Science knowledge hub & Flexible Talent Hub We are non-profit, academic and business oriented We are the umbrella organisation for all data related communities in Belgium We are open and involve other meetup groups Positioning one datascience community toward the business / academics / government Bring maturity to the datascience community Permanent education & learning centre for datascientists Open community, everybody is welcome: Academics, Government, private and public companies, job seakers, students, free-lancers, … . @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 14
- 15. Invest in Brussels 15 Some DataScience Projects … Orange D4D challenge open data challenge led by global telco, in partnership with MIT & University of Louvain (UCL). IF YOU "LIKE" WILL YOU BUY?, A WCAI Research Opportunity Sponsored by a Multinational FMCG Company Evaluation and steering Data Preparation Delivery @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 15
- 16. Invest in Brussels 16 Some DataScience Projects … Our members have already worked with prestigious organizations on large scale social projects leveraging data science, particularly in the telecom industry in Africa @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 16 • Cooperation with Financial Services for the Poor • Developing Retail banking Channel management tools (incl. data warehouse), aiming at increasing operational performance and increasing financial inclusion • Developing Mobile money management tools mixing Telecom and Mobile money data • Research project on credit scoring • Research project on increasing penetration of Mobile money based on Social Network Analysis and targeted marketing campaigns
- 17. Invest in Brussels 17 Project steps … Get the support from the community Identify key project team Propose plan Identify NGO in Brussels Prepare action plan Inform – call for projects – selection shortlist – presentation on June 19th Prepare communication plan Website Communication Visit NGO meeting with experienced members participate to datadive London communicate about similar projects visit friendly NGO’s 17
- 18. Invest in Brussels 18 Project steps … Related to data for good projects coming events: Present @ Bigdata.be event (May 27th) Our Next meetup (June 19th ) Initiate data for good event: Inform – call for projects – selection shortlist – presentation on June 19th Prepare communication plan: Website Communication (press) Visit NGO DataKind Participate to DataDive in London (June 7-8th ) 18
- 19. Invest in Brussels 19 More information about us … @datasciencebe | Brussels Data Science Community 19
- 20. Invest in Brussels 20 Where does Datakind fit in our organisation … What will DataKind add to our existing Data for Good initiative? Extend our impact: a bigger team, bigger & global projects Access to a global network (particularly US) with industry thought leaders Branding & exposure will speed up our growth and access to big NGO’s 20 Data for Good is at the core of our community for 3 main reasons: • We are passionate by the power of data and the social impact it can have • We want to learn by mixing our skills around concrete projects • We have a common goal driving positive energies and creating networking opportunities
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- 22. Invest in Brussels 22 Summary … Why you should start a chapter in Brussels … Based in the capital of Europe Connected to major NGO’s Connected Experienced team Practical experience, including on large impact social projects Mix of business profiles and technical entrepreneurs Ability to execute and to deliver on time and under pressure Supported by highly technical groups Maturity of our team Experienced project managers Low maintenance chapter Spirit of our team Desire to do data for good projects Open International 22 Excellent support Business community Academic support Government support
- 23. Invest in Brussels 23