Dive into Data and Dine Out on Health: Don’t Miss the Data Foundation Event at SXSW!

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2025 — Calling all data enthusiasts, health innovators, and wellness warriors! Mark your calendars and set your alarms, because on March 10, 2025, the Capitol Factory House 2025 will transform into the epicenter of healthy innovation during the famed SXSW week in Austin, Texas. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this event that promises to feed your mind more than your lunch!

Amplify Your Knowledge, Nosh on Ideas!

The Data Foundation is kicking things off with a half-day extravaganza aptly titled “Amplifying Health Innovation: Data Solutions for Nutrition & Wellbeing.” From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT, a buffet of brilliant minds will come together to tackle the pressing health and nutrition dilemmas our nation faces. So, while the tacos and BBQ are hot, let’s talk about how we can hot-potato those old nutrition challenges.

Dr. Nick Hart, the President and CEO of the Data Foundation, will sprinkle some wisdom as he leads this gathering of experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers, cooking up ways data innovations can serve America’s health and nutrition problems better than a five-star chef! "At a time when Americans face unprecedented health and nutrition challenges, we need innovative, data-driven approaches that connect technology with policy solutions," he shared. Well, who knew data could be as delightful as a chocolate fountain?

Your Plate of Topics — What’s on the Menu?

The agenda for the day is packed with a variety of sessions, each simmering with knowledge and experience. Here’s just a taste of what attendees can expect:

Reshaping America’s Nutrition Landscape with Evidence-Informed Action — Bill Hoagland from the Bipartisan Policy Center will whip up a discussion on how evidence can help spice things up in the current health policy kitchen!
Data-Driven Wellness: Journeying from Personal Health to Industry Innovation — Jason Karp, the culinary wizard behind HumanCo, will share his personal journey through the data dessert of health. Spoiler alert: it might have a cherry-on-top of personal anecdotes and industry insights!
Health Research in Action: How Organizations are Using Data and Evidence to Impact Texas Communities — With Dr. Tara Karns-Wright and Charles Miller facilitating, this session promises to be a recipe for success in accessing evidence-based health practices right here in Texas.
Balancing Personalization, Privacy, and Public Health through Digital Transformation — Dr. Marissa Burgermaster, Elijah Kelley, and Naomi Nix will serve up hot topics about how digital platforms are shaping health outcomes while still holding onto the recipe for public trust!

And that’s not all, folks! Be prepared for a special demonstration of a collaborative pilot data repository led by the Data Foundation, data.world, and Cyberhill Partners! Who doesn’t love a little behind-the-scenes action?

Engage, Interact, and Network!

This is more than just a smorgasbord of ideas! Attendees will mingle and network with industry leaders—because who doesn’t want to swap business cards over a ridiculously serious discussion about veggie data? You might even leave with some solid insights to take back to your communities, improving health outcomes faster than you can say “don’t forget to eat your veggies!”

Sign Up Before It’s Too Late!

Thinking the only way to gain access to this world of info is to RSVP? Well, you’re right! Registration is open now, but don’t be a slowpoke. Spots are limited! Visit this link to secure your place among the innovators. Not to worry—if you think SXSW badges are required, that’s a myth larger than a burrito! You can attend without one!

Learn About the Data Foundation

The Data Foundation is a shining example of how data can be leveraged for good. Based in Washington, D.C., it is a respected non-profit working to make data accessible for policy-making and innovation. With a deliciously transparent track record, they aim to tackle the pressing challenges of today—like health and wellness—with open data and collaboration.

So, grab your favorite notepad, lace up those sneakers for quick registration, and get ready to dig into some meaty discussions about health and data innovation that are sure to make you feel good inside—like your mom’s homemade soup!

For more information on how you can make a healthy difference and learn more about the Data Foundation’s tasty initiatives, visit www.datafoundation.org.

Amplifying Health Innovation: Data Solutions for Nutrition & Wellbeing during SXSW 2025