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Data for Democracy Event Series
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Our publicly available data that is used to allocate resources, make decisions, and support needy communities with services is being removed by the current federal administration. This is already impacting efforts to protect LGBTQIA communities, improve public health, support integration, and protect our veterans.
In response, we are providing opportunities for people working with data in Connecticut to connect so we can understand and strengthen our local data, improve our local data literacy, and support one another in the preservation of what we have.
Our May 20 event, Safeguarding Federal Data for Democracy (recording here), provided an overview of federal data, while our event in Hartford on May 30 provided information about how state data may be impacted by federal changes. We’ll be hosting more of these events across the state. Explore resources from these events, or sign up to join us at an upcoming event.
And save the date of December 3 for our annual conference in Hartford, Connecticut!
We hope you’ll join us!
September 26th, 9:30-11am: Join us for a discussion that will explore some of the ways nonprofit and public sector professionals can adapt to changing federal policies that affect data availability. During the session, Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director of CT Students for a Dream, will share insights on the unique data collection challenges faced by immigrant communities and strategies for overcoming these barriers. Register here.
October 7, 12-1pm: Building on the Quick Improvements to Data Privacy tip sheet, Dr. Eric Giannella of the Massive Data Institute will share practical safeguards to protect sensitive data without requiring new technology. He will outline steps for assessing whether certain personal data can be stored separately or made less sensitive while still meeting mission needs, and methods for deciding whether to retain or delete sensitive information to balance program effectiveness with privacy protection. Register here.
About the 2025 Conference
This year, Connecticut’s data community faced a stark reminder of how fragile our access to essential information can be. In March, a sudden loss of federal datasets disrupted decision-making across our state—impacting nonprofits, public agencies, and the communities we serve. While access was restored, it underscored the urgent need for a resilient, ethical, and connected data ecosystem.
At CTData, we are dedicated to empowering Connecticut’s nonprofits and public sector leaders with the data, tools, and skills they need to drive positive change. Our annual conference is the state’s premier gathering for data professionals and advocates. This year, we will convene hundreds of leaders to learn from experts, connect with peers, and explore solutions for ethical data use.
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ismar Volić, Director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy, and author of “Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation,” as our keynote speaker.