From Wikileaks to the MPs' expenses scandal, the biggest stories increasingly involve analysing huge amounts of data.
With data journalism tipped to move into the mainstream this year, we ask:
- What is data journalism and what are the benefits and the emerging trends?
- How do journalists find the numbers and the stories within them?
- How can data journalism can increase engagement and revenue for your brand?
- What are the tools and processes available to journalists for creating interactive stories?
- A look at projects and stories created using various methods and tools
Speakers confirmed so far
- Kevin Anderson, editor and manger, Media Development Loan Fund & Former Digital Research editor, Guardian
- Caroline Beavon, Data Journalist and Visiting Tutor at Birmingham City University
- Alex Graul, Interactive Developer, Guardian/Miso project
- Martin Stabe, Interactive Producer, Financial Times
Official Website: http://www.ukaop.org.uk/events/data-journalism-event.obyx
Added by AOP on May 1, 2012