Playlist of some videos from some events during the past decade: here
Most recent
2026
Systems, stories and stewardship – rethinking the mental models behind data and AI.
14/01/2026: I was invited to reflect on how mental models shape the way institutions and organizations understand data, value communities, and make decisions, and why challenging these default mental models is essential for equitable data governance. The event was organized by ESRC Digital Good Network. More info
2025
Open Data in the Southern Cone: Challenges and Opportunities from a Regional Perspective
04/12/2025: I was invited to share reflections on the state of the data ecosystem in the Southern Cone at the seminar “Open Data in the Southern Cone: Challenges and Opportunities from a Regional Perspective.” The event was organized by CIPPEC, Fundación IF and the French Embassy in Argentina, with the aim of strengthening dialogue on public data governance in the region. More info
Data Against Feminicide annual event
12/11/2025: I co-organized the Data Against Feminicide annual event, together with my colleagues at DcF and also with the Feminist AI Network for Latin America and the Caribbean. This year we explored how AI can shape, enrich or even undermine the struggles against gender-based violence and feminicide. More info
Advancing Rights Together: Shaping Strategies in the Face of Aligned Opposition
05–06/11/2025: I participated in the International Civic Forum (ICF) 2025 in Bangkok, the flagship civic space event of the International Civil Society Centre. The forum brought together civil society leaders to address pressing civic space challenges, strengthen connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration. The 1.5-day in-person workshop was held alongside the International Civil Society Week (ICSW), co-hosted by CIVICUS and the Asia Democracy Network. More info
OGP Global Summit – Spain
09–10/10/2025: I participated in the OGP Global Summit in Spain.
– On 9 October, I joined the session “Imagining Better Digital Civic Spaces,” organized by CIVICUS.
– On 10 October, I contributed to “Next Generation Open Government Measurements for Policy Change,” organized by the Open Government Partnership. More info
Sustainability of Data Ecosystems for Development in Times of Crisis
20/08/2025: I was invited to join an expert roundtable on “Sustainability of Data Ecosystems for Development in Times of Crisis,” organized by CEPEI, the Open Data Charter, and ILDA. I shared findings on data ecosystems under stress, helping to frame the discussion with an overview of the current state of data governance and availability in the region.
The State of Data for Accountability in Africa
06/08/2025
I presented findings from the second edition of the Global Data Barometer focusing on Africa. The event was co-hosted with the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP).
https://globaldatabarometer.org/event/the-state-of-data-for-accountability-in-africa/
Abrelatam / ConDatos 2025
25/07/2025: At Abrelatam / ConDatos 2025 in Bolivia, I shared key findings from the second edition of the Global Data Barometer. The results highlighted not only areas of meaningful progress and persistent gaps, but also critical opportunities for policy reform and stronger data governance across the region.
Mapping Asset and Interest Disclosure Across the World
10/07/2025: The GDB, in collaboration with the UNCAC Coalition, convened experts to discuss global trends and challenges in asset and interest disclosure systems.
https://globaldatabarometer.org/event/mapping-asse-and-interest-disclosure-across-the-world/
Estado del Ecosistema de Datos Abiertos en América Latina
09/07/2025: I presented second-edition GDB findings for Honduras, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. Hosted by Red Ciudadana.
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7345858746901794818/
Strengthening Data Ecosystems for the Public Good in Latin America and the Caribbean
24/06/2025: I presented second-edition GDB findings at an event hosted by the Organization of American States (OAS), together with ILDA.
https://www.oas.org/ext/en/main/calendar/event/id/928
Global Data Barometer – Second Edition Africa Launch
12/06/2025: I participated in the hybrid launch event hosted by the GDB and IDRC for Eastern and Southern Africa, alongside speakers from LDRI, OGP, Open Ownership, OCP, and Land Portal.
https://globaldatabarometer.org/event/global-data-barometer-second-edition-launch-africa/
Data to Advance Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability (TICTeC)
10/06/2025: I delivered a keynote presenting new insights from the second edition of the Global Data Barometer.
https://tictec.mysociety.org/event/data-to-advance-equity-inclusion-and-sustainability/
Defending Democracy with/from Tech (TICTeC)
10/06/2025: I joined a panel discussing the role of technology in a global pro-democracy movement.
https://tictec.mysociety.org/event/defending-democracy-with-tech-and-from-tech/
What This New Edition of the Global Data Barometer Can Tell Us About Data for the Public Good
05/06/2025: I presented second-edition GDB findings during Glocal Evaluation Week, together with representatives from ILDA, the Caribbean Open Institute, and LDRI.
https://www.globalevaluationinitiative.org/event/what-new-edition-global-data-barometer-can-tell-us-about-status-data-public-good
Access to Information, Digital Governance, Gender & Inclusion, Public Participation
22/05/2025: I joined this Open Gov Week seminar to discuss current and future perspectives on open government and data in Latin America.
https://www.opengovweek.org/event/ndas-e-imaginarios-para-compartir-datos-abiertos-tecnologias-saberes-y-territorios/
BA Acceso a la Información y Gobierno Abierto – Open Gov Week
21/05/2025: I spoke on the ethical and transparency challenges posed by advances in AI and how Open Government principles can help guide responsible and democratic use at the local level.
https://buenosaires.gob.ar/noticias/agenda-de-la-semana-de-gobierno-abierto-2025
Advancement of Open Data in Ecuador & Recognition of Good Practices in the Public Sector
07/03/2025: I shared insights from the first edition of the Global Data Barometer and updates on the upcoming second edition.
https://x.com/databarometer/status/1899433396872351834
Southern Perspectives: Measuring Data for the Public Good
05/03/2025: I joined the D4D Network webinar to discuss the state of data in the Global South.
https://youtu.be/nFXqZXB9gQo?si=gehmRFTAOHIfVVRx
RightsCon 2025
24–27/02/2025: I attended RightsCon in Taipei and engaged with initiatives such as M-Lab’s Internet Quality Barometer and the Human Rights Measurement Initiative’s Human Rights Tracker.
https://www.rightscon.org/program/
2024
The Global Data Barometer at América Abierta
04/12/2024
I spoke in a session on AI governance and data from the Global South.
https://2024.abrelatam.org/en
Cuarta Reunión del Comité Técnico de Datos Abiertos (CTDA), Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas
21/11/2024 & 28/11/2024
I was invited to attend and present on the Global Data Barometer across two meetings.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkEW12cUNWRMnWIz7eIApJ9Ayk_Nu1Um/
The Global Data Barometer at the UN World Data Forum (Side Event)
14/11/2024
The GDB co-hosted a side event with the Data for Development Network, GPSDD, and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AfuoxNZSEysLgSzuEBcwiCuK8gV2JRHD/view
Launch – The Role of Governance in Unleashing the Value of Data (CIGI)
14/11/2024
I joined remotely and presented the essay The Global Landscape of Data Governance, drawing on findings from the Global Data Barometer and other sources.
https://www.cigionline.org/events/the-role-of-governance-in-unleashing-the-value-of-data/
Essay: https://www.cigionline.org/articles/the-global-landscape-of-data-governance/
The Global Data Barometer at the UN World Data Forum
13/11/2024
I spoke at a Civic Data Lab–hosted session on harnessing data exchange platforms to accelerate progress on the SDGs.
https://unstats.un.org/unsd/undataforum/programme/Medellin-2024-UNWDF-provisional-programme-(en).pdf
Beyond Europe: Global Perspectives on Open Data Excellence
20/09/2024
I was invited to discuss examples of data excellence outside the EU at an event hosted by EU Open Data.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCmnIEcOT4
Data Governance beyond the Global Digital Compact: Where do we go from here?
13/09/2024
I joined experts convened by the Datasphere Initiative to discuss the future of data governance following the launch of the Global Digital Compact.
https://www.thedatasphere.org/news/a-new-un-pact-on-digital-policy-is-out-what-does-it-tell-us-about-data-governance-and-how-will-it-translate-to-practitioners-on-the-ground/
Derechos Humanos y Gobernanza de la IA en Latinoamérica (ILDA)
29/08/2024
I participated in the 3rd AI Week to discuss data readiness for AI and science development.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7YgKy8t5cs
Open Data Rankings and Measurements – Implementation Working Group
30/07/2024
I was invited as a speaker to discuss open data rankings and measurement approaches.
https://medium.com/opendatacharter/spotlight-exploring-open-data-rankings-and-measurements-e3f755e4ba4d
Data Governance as a Bedrock for AI Governance (Data for Policy 2024)
10/07/2024
I joined a panel at the 8th International Conference on Data for Policy.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/friederikeschueuer_it-was-such-a-pleasure-to-attend-and-speak-activity-7218990958573441025-RS-A/
Third Annual State of Open Data Policy Summit
18/06/2024
I was invited to speak with global experts about the future of open data and the role of AI in data democratization.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imf3Z7ZGUtc
Open Data and OGP Commitments – Open Data Charter
30/05/2024
I participated during Open Government Week to discuss how open data commitments have evolved and been implemented in Armenia and Uruguay.
https://x.com/databarometer/status/1796123167011860821
Jornadas de Datos Abiertos (Argentina)
05/03/2024
I joined a panel at the Open Data Conference hosted by the Government of Argentina.
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/sda-2024
Global Data Barometer: Exploring Linkages between National Data Ecosystems and Sustainable Development
29/02/2024
I participated in a dissemination event for the first edition of the GDB hosted by the Caribbean Open Institute.
https://www.mona.uwi.edu/events/global-data-barometer-exploring-linkages-between-national-data-ecosystems-and-sustainable
Verano de Datos Abiertos – Panel 1: Gobernanza e Infraestructura para una Nueva Política de Datos
15/02/2024
I was invited to speak at the Open Data Summer event hosted by FLACSO Chile and Abriendo Datos.
https://www.youtube.com/live/O1SJxY0BnhE
2023
Valparaíso Region Mayors Summit: Municipal Innovation for Inclusion
29/11/2023
I was invited to speak at the summit hosted by Universidad de Viña del Mar.
https://www.soychile.cl/tv/20231128113613976/cumbre-de-alcaldes-innovacin-municipal-para-la-inclusin-hacia-una-gobernanza-local-basada-en-datos.html
UNCTAD eWeek – UNCSTD Open Consultation on the World Summit on the Information Society
08/11/2023
I spoke at this consultation during UNCTAD eWeek.
https://unctad.org/meeting/unctad-eweek-2023-shaping-future-digital-economy
UNCTAD eWeek: Building Inclusive Digital Governance
06/11/2023
I spoke at UNCTAD eWeek on building inclusive digital governance.
https://unctad.org/meeting/unctad-eweek-2023-shaping-future-digital-economy
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