About Open Data Scotland Communities

Welcome to the central directory for open data communities and events across Scotland. Our mission is to connect like-minded individuals, organizations, and groups who are passionate about open data and its potential to drive innovation, transparency, and positive change.

What We Do

This platform serves as a comprehensive directory where you can:

  • Discover Local Communities: Find open data user groups, meetups, and organizations in your area
  • Stay Updated on Events: Keep track of upcoming conferences, workshops, hackathons, and networking events
  • Connect with Peers: Meet fellow data enthusiasts, researchers, developers, and civic tech advocates
  • Share Your Events: Promote your own open data initiatives and gatherings

Our Vision

We envision a thriving open data ecosystem in Scotland where:

Innovation Flourishes

Open data drives innovation across sectors, from startups to established organizations.

Communities Thrive

Active, inclusive communities share knowledge and collaborate on open data projects.

Skills Develop

Regular events and workshops help build data literacy and technical skills.

Transparency Increases

Public and private organizations embrace open data principles for greater accountability.

Get Involved

We're always looking for ways to grow and improve this directory. Here's how you can contribute:

Add Your Community

Help others discover your open data community or user group.

Share Events

Promote your meetups, conferences, and workshops to reach a wider audience.

Contribute Code

Help improve this website by contributing to our open source project.

Quick Stats

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Communities

2

Events
Contact Us

Have questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you!

Open Source

This website is built with:

  • Jekyll
  • Bootstrap 5
  • GitHub Pages

All code is available under the MIT license.