Open Data & Open Infrastructure Summit 2023

## Details

Join us for a 3-day groundbreaking virtual tech event called OPEN D/I. It is an initiative and a large virtual tech event that brings together brilliant minds in the tech industry to build open data and open infrastructures that will be pivotal in shaping the next 10-20 years. Envisioned as a fusion of a tech festival, 3-day virtual conference, 4-week hackathon, workshops, job fair, product demos, and launch event.
Some of the companies presenting include - Ethereum, Chainlink, Google, Microsoft, AWS, Confluent, ConsenSys, Protocol Labs, Near Protocol, The Apache Foundation, Akash Network, Algorand, Aragon, Polybase Labs, Polygon, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Motherduck, MIT University and many more prominent web2 and web3 brands.
Schedule:
29 Nov - 1 Dec - OpenD/I Summit
Featuring over 50 experts from the fields of data, cloud, infrastructure, smart contracts, blockchain, fintech, gaming, AI, and security. Hear from the brightest minds, network with peers, attend keynotes, engage in panel discussions, participate in office hours, explore tech collaboration opportunities, exclusive virtual events, rapid recruitment sessions, rap battles, and e-sport competitions — it's all happening here!
1 Dec - After Party
29 Nov - 29 Dec - OpenD/I Hackathon
Beyond the conversations and discussions of the summit, the Hackathon is the arena of action, enabling individuals to transition from passive learning to active contribution. Rooted in the ethos of collaboration and innovation, this Hackathon empowers participants to play an integral role in shaping the open infrastructure projects and contributing to the open-source ecosystems. It's not just about ideas; it's about turning these ideas into tangible solutions.
22 Dec - OpenD/I Hackathon Winners
Please register to attend here - odi.openmesh.network
What is OpenD/I?
Today a handful of corporations control 90% of the world's data and IT infrastructure and we are supposed to trust them. OpenD/I is a non-profit initiative and a dedicated tech summit to bring together a global convergence of innovators, thinkers, and change-makers in the tech industry to bring awareness of the significance and urgencies around concentrated power over our data, and IT infrastructure that will be pivotal in shaping the next 10-20 years of the our society.
The Information asymmetry has led to social inequality, scandals, polarization, and corruption. often, it has even led to war. Centralized data control is a potential chokepoint for innovation, a privacy concern, and a bottleneck for the free flow of data.
Why: In a world where 4-6 major corporations control 90% of our data and IT infrastructure, there's an urgent need to decentralize and democratize control over information. Centralized control poses threats to privacy, equity, and the very essence of a free internet.
Vision: We envision a digital realm where data and IT infrastructures are open, decentralized, and serve the collective good rather than a select few.
Mission: Our mission is to educate, raise awareness, and connect global pioneers, enabling them to contribute to building an open and decentralized web. We aim to usher in a new era of the internet where power and control are distributed.
Bigger Picture: This goes beyond technology; it's about shaping the next 10-20 years of the internet, preserving democracy, and ensuring a free flow of information for generations to come.