Jury Konga presented on the opportunities of big and open data. Big data refers to large, complex data sets that are difficult to analyze using traditional data management tools. Open data is data that is freely available for anyone to use without restrictions. Konga discussed how big and open data can power smart cities by enabling real-time data collection and analysis to improve services like transportation, energy usage, and environmental monitoring. Konga also outlined opportunities for integrated service delivery across different levels of government using open data as well as fueling innovation through making more commercial and scientific data openly available. In conclusion, Konga stated that big and open data present many opportunities to make positive changes and improvements, but these opportunities are just beginning to be explored
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