Analytics for a Better World – Launch Conference
The Amsterdam Business School and analytics and technology company ORTEC have founded the Analytics for a Better World (ABW) Institute in collaboration with Professor Dimitris Bertsimas of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology The institute will work with NGOs, governments and non-profit organisations to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations such as no poverty, good health and well-being and climate action using data and analytics.
1 June 2022: Launching conference
On 1 June 2022 (from 14:00-17:10 CET) we organized the launch conference to bring together our key partners, researchers and (potential) sponsors. Our aim was to inspire each other, share ABW’s vision and plans and explore opportunities for collaboration. The event was hosted by the University of Amsterdam, in the new Hybrid Learning Theater. We also welcomed participants online!
Below you find the recordings from the inspiring sessions –
- The what, why and how of Analytics for a Better World Institute
Dick den Hertog (University of Amsterdam), Dimitris Bertsimas (MIT) and Robert Monné (Analytics for a Better World)
- Keynote presentation
- It Takes Two to Tango: How Tech Companies and Non-Profit Organisations Can Benefit from Each Other in achieving the SDGs – Elianne Anemaat (Disrupt Development and Amsterdam Data Collective)
- Breakout Sessions
- Optimal Depot Locations for Humanitarian Logistics Service Providers – Joris Wagenaar (Zero Hunger Lab)
Optimal Humanitarian Depot Locations
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- Creating Impact with Data Analytics for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Preparedness – Marc van den Homberg (510 – Red Cross)
Creating Impact with Data Analytics for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Preparedness
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- Data Responsibility: Lessons Learned and Examples in Humanitarian Context – Tinka Valentijn – Data Scientist (UN OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data)
Getting Predictive Analytics Right
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- Using Geospatial Platforms to Optimize Health Care Access – Kai Kaiser (World Bank) and Parvathy K Krishnakumari
Geospatial Planning and Budgeting Platform