| Census Open Innovation Labs to Host Census Open Innovation Summit 2024The U.S. Census Bureau is virtually hosting the annual Census Open Innovation Summit, a conference showcasing technology built with open data and highlighting government innovations, cross-sector collaboration and federal-community partnership. The event is led by the Census Bureau’s Census Open Innovation Labs (COIL), which has an office at the U.S. Census Bureau, with a portfolio of award-winning projects that continue to raise the bar for open innovation across government. The summit is focused on open innovation across government through cross-sector collaboration, design and technology. Daily Sessions Day 1 – Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth: 
Opening Keynote: Jed Kolko, Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce.Promoting Competition in the Credit Card Market: Let’s Talk Fair Comparison Tools.Improving Access to Capital in Indigenous Communities Through Data.Supporting Business Innovation in Puerto Rico: Leveraging Existing Funding & Identifying Gaps.Venture Investing Ecosystem: Industry & Government Perspectives. Day 2 – Human-Centered Data: 
Opening Keynote:  Ron S. Jarmin, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Census Bureau.Human-Centered Data: Usability and Access for Local Leaders & Friendly Disagreement Panel.Improving Data Quality in Puerto Rico: A Case Study on Funding Impact & Literacy Data.Is the Federal Government Getting Better at CX? A Friendly Debate.Spotlight on TOP University & The Value of Government-Academia Partnerships.The Importance of Tribal Data Sovereignty: A Discussion with Indigenous Communities’ Leaders. 
 WHAT: Census Open Innovation Summit 2024 is a multi-day virtual conference presented by COIL to feature innovative technology and data products; amplify the value of open innovation in government; host conversations with experts and community leaders; and provide hands-on learning opportunities for attendees.   WHEN: Jan. 17-19, 12-5 p.m. EST  RSVP: The event will be fully virtual. To attend, please RSVP and view the full agenda at Census Open Innovation Summit 2024. For additional information, contact COIL. ACCESS: Access TOP Summit 2024 at <https://coilsummit2024.splashthat.com/>. Watch live on the Census Bureau’s Census Live page. |