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The Open Data and Technology Association is addressing the topic of disasters and earthquakes at its third annual Open Data Summit. The conference, which will take place online on May 25th, brings together experts in disaster management and open data.

TURKEY - With the theme "No Data, No Crisis!" the event will explore how the use of open data is crucial in planning before emergencies such as floods, fires, and particularly earthquakes, as well as in post-event organization and solidarity during crises. The opening panel, moderated by Dr. Fatih Sinan Esen, will feature discussions on the consequences of data scarcity in crises by Professor Dr. Cenk Yaltırak and Bilal Eren, the President of AVTED (Open Data and Technology Association). Subsequent sessions will involve discussions led by representatives from civil society and government on topics such as data-driven public administration and urban planning, search and rescue, individual survival strategies, uninterrupted communication and access to accurate information, as well as assistance and solidarity organizations and the protection of critical data.

The Open Data Summit, which will bring together experts, including academics, legal professionals, and public and private sector employees in the field of open data in Turkey, will take place on Thursday, May 25th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The Open Data Summit aims to bring together thousands of people in an online setting to discuss the cultural, commercial, and public aspects of open data each year. The stakeholders for this year's event include AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), Marmara Municipalities Union, TÜRKSAT, AKUT (Search and Rescue Association), İHH (Humanitarian Relief Foundation), AWS (Amazon Web Services), and the Open Software Network.

Detailed information about the event program can be found at http://acikverizirvesi.org.

Program

Session I: 10:00 am - 10:50 am - Opening: No Data, No Crisis!

Dr. Fatih Sinan Esen / Moderator / Researcher
Prof. Dr. Cenk Yaltırak / Istanbul Technical University Faculty Member
Bilal Eren / President of AVTED (Open Data and Technology Association)

Session II: 11:00 am - 11:50 am - Pre-Earthquake Use of Open Data

Dr. Ahmet Kaplan / Moderator / Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Faculty Member
Prof. Dr. Ali Tatar / Disaster Information Bank / General Director of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority)
Prof. Dr. Şeref Sağıroğlu / Public and Open Data / Gazi University Faculty Member
Dr. Fatih Gündoğan / Data-Driven Urban Planning and Development / General Manager of Tekhnelogos

Session III: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm - Use of Open Data during Earthquakes (Part I)

Fatih Kadir Akın / Moderator / Software Engineer
Zeynep Yosun Akverdi / Search and Rescue and Data / President of AKUT (Search and Rescue Association)
Eser Özvataf / Technological Earthquake Kit / Volunteer at Open Software Network

Session IV: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm - Use of Open Data during Earthquakes (Part II)

Cem Sünbül / Moderator / Technology Journalist
Hasan Hüseyin Ertok / Communication Technologies / General Manager of TÜRKSAT
Mehmet Akif Ersoy / Accurate Information and Disinformation / Journalist