Data Foundation to Host ‘Amplifying Health Innovation’ Event at SXSW in Austin, Texas!
Get ready to crunch, munch, and learn all about data-driven health solutions!
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mark your calendars and set your notifications because the Data Foundation is gearing up for a deliciously insightful event! On March 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT, the Capital Factory House 2025 will play host to "Amplifying Health Innovation: Data Solutions for Nutrition & Wellbeing," an event that promises to sprinkle some data magic on America’s health and nutrition dilemmas.
Experts at Work: The Big Data Feast!
This exclusive half-day session, which comes to life during the bustling SXSW Week, aims to whip up innovative solutions to some of the pressing health challenges that Americans face today. With a helping hand from partners data.world and Capital Factory, this event is a gathering of the brightest minds—policy experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, and tech leaders—who are ready to muse about how data can reshape our menus and our menus’ impact on our health!
“Just like a good soup needs the right ingredients, we need innovative, data-driven approaches to mix technology and policy together,” said Dr. Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation. He will be brewin’ up ideas throughout SXSW week. “This is a unique opportunity to blend entrepreneurial inspiration with evidence-informed policy, thereby tackling some of the toughest nuts to crack in the health arena!”
A Tasty Agenda of Sessions
The event will be stacked with several appetizing sessions that you won’t want to miss. Here’s what’s cooking:
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Reshaping America’s Nutrition Landscape with Evidence-Informed Action: Prepare for an enlightening presentation by Bill Hoagland, esteemed Senior Vice President at the Bipartisan Policy Center. He’ll dig into how historical health policies have shaped our current nutrition landscape—like unearthing a classic family recipe!
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Data-Driven Wellness: Journeying from Personal Health to Industry Innovation: Jason Karp, the Founder & CEO of HumanCo, has a personal health journey that is as riveting as binge-watching a new series! He will share how nutrition and data science have been the ingredients of his success in building health-promoting companies.
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Health Research in Action: How are organizations using data to make Texas communities healthier? Dr. Tara Karns-Wright (UT Health San Antonio) and Charles Miller (Texas 2036) are set to share the recipe for success and address healthcare barriers to ensure that all Texan tables are filled with nutritious choices!
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Balancing Personalization, Privacy, and Public Health through Digital Transformation: Join Dr. Marissa Burgermaster (UT Austin Dell Medical School), Elijah Kelley (Yumlish), and Naomi Nix (Washington Post) as they explore how digital platforms are shaking up the nutrition and health landscape. It’s digital transformation that smells like healthy progress!
Demo Time!
In addition to the sessions, attendees can look forward to a brief demonstration of a collaborative pilot data repository led by the Data Foundation, data.world, and Cyberhill Partners. This collaboration aims to increase the accessibility and usability of cross-sector data on health, nutrition, and food security. So, prepare for some hands-on learning that’ll definitely make you data-savvy!
Ready to Join the Fun?
If you’re lured in by the aroma of knowledge and conversation, registration is open—but like a good cheese, space is limited! To reserve your spot at this convening of tech-savvy health innovators, simply visit this link. No need for a SXSW badge; just your passion for healthier communities and data!
About the Data Foundation
The Data Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, providing trustful insights through open and accessible data. They’re all about fueling efficient, effective, and accountable governance—like a well-oiled machine that serves up healthy policy meals! They proudly hold accolades like the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid Guidestar. For more cheesy goodness, check them out at www.datafoundation.org.
So grab your fork—err, I mean laptop—and let’s dig into some health innovation on March 10th! Because when it comes to health and nutrition, being informed can always help you "kale" it!
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