Joel Gurin

Joel Gurin

Keynote Speaker: President and Founder of Center for Open Data Enterprise, Author of "Open Data Now"

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Joel Gurin Biography

Joel Gurin is a leading international expert on open data –freely accessible public data that can drive entrepreneurship, business growth, scientific innovation, and programs for the public good. He is President and Founder of the Center for Open Data Enterprise, a new Washington-based nonprofit that promotes the use of open data for social and economic impact. His book Open Data Now (McGraw-Hill), written for a general audience, has helped define this emerging field.

Before launching the Center in January 2015 he was Senior Advisor at the Governance Lab (GovLab) at New York University, a multidisciplinary program to use technology to improve the way we govern. Joel conceptualized and led the development team for the GovLab’s Open Data 500 project, the first comprehensive study of companies that use open government data as a key business resource. He and his team then developed the Open Data Roundtables, which bring together federal agencies with their data customers to help make government data more relevant, accessible, and actionable. The Center for Open Data Enterprise now leads international programs to assess the use of open data and convene key stakeholders. Joel has been a featured speaker at open data conferences in London, Mexico City, Shanghai, Taipei, and cities across the U.S.

Joel Gurin’s background combines government, nonprofit leadership, journalism, and consumer issues. He served as Chair of the White House Task Force on Smart Disclosure, which studied how open government data can improve consumer markets, and as Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. He was previously Editorial Director and then Executive Vice President of Consumer Reports, where he directed the launch and development of ConsumerReports.org, the world’s largest paid-subscription information-based website.

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Joel Gurin Speaking Topics

Making Data-Driven Decision Making Work for Your Organization

"Data-driven decision making" is the new catchphrase for smart leadership in government, business, and nonprofit organizations. But what does it mean and how do you put it into practice? Drawing on a popular Harvard professional development course, this talk will describe the basics of data-driven decision making, including ways to choose the best data sources and analytic approaches; seven principles for effective data-driven decision making; and what the real drivers of "data-driven decision making" need to be.

The Future of Health-Care Data

New uses of big data, clinical data, and AI are revolutionizing medicine and healthcare. The applications include new strategies for research, advanced clinical decision-making, better disease prevention, and more equitable, efficient healthcare for all Americans. This talk will describe how data is revolutionizing healthcare and medicine, how challenges in data privacy and analytics can be managed ethically, how patients can be partners in data-driven healthcare, and case studies on innovative uses of data for COVID-19, Sickle Cell Disease, Lyme disease, and fighting the opioid crisis.

The Data Revolution for Social Justice

Data is a powerful tool for social justice: It can reveal historical and current inequities, track progress, and help chart a course for a better society. The Biden administration has issued several mandates that will drive new data-driven social justice initiatives across the country. This talk will show how data is the key to environmental and social justice, improved healthcare for underserved communities, police reform, and racial equity in housing and workforce opportunity - using examples ranging from ambitious Federal programs to local community initiatives.

  • The Business Value of Open Data
  • Open Data for Smarter Government
  • The Open Data Revolution in Healthcare
  • Harnessing the Next Great Wave of the Information Age

Joel Gurin Videos

Joel Gurin: "Open Data Now" | Talks at Google - YouTube

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What topics does Joel Gurin speak about?

Joel Gurin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Data, Authors, Non-Profit and Healthcare.

Where does Joel Gurin travel from?

Joel Gurin generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Joel Gurin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Data, Authors and Impactful Non-Profit. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joel Gurin for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Joel Gurin generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ganes Kesari, Dr. Leana Wen and Kathy Ireland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joel Gurin for an upcoming event.

Joel Gurin Speaking Topics

  • Making Data-Driven Decision Making Work for Your Organization

    "Data-driven decision making" is the new catchphrase for smart leadership in government, business, and nonprofit organizations. But what does it mean and how do you put it into practice? Drawing on a popular Harvard professional development course, this talk will describe the basics of data-driven decision making, including ways to choose the best data sources and analytic approaches; seven principles for effective data-driven decision making; and what the real drivers of "data-driven decision making" need to be.

  • The Future of Health-Care Data

    New uses of big data, clinical data, and AI are revolutionizing medicine and healthcare. The applications include new strategies for research, advanced clinical decision-making, better disease prevention, and more equitable, efficient healthcare for all Americans. This talk will describe how data is revolutionizing healthcare and medicine, how challenges in data privacy and analytics can be managed ethically, how patients can be partners in data-driven healthcare, and case studies on innovative uses of data for COVID-19, Sickle Cell Disease, Lyme disease, and fighting the opioid crisis.

  • The Data Revolution for Social Justice

    Data is a powerful tool for social justice: It can reveal historical and current inequities, track progress, and help chart a course for a better society. The Biden administration has issued several mandates that will drive new data-driven social justice initiatives across the country. This talk will show how data is the key to environmental and social justice, improved healthcare for underserved communities, police reform, and racial equity in housing and workforce opportunity - using examples ranging from ambitious Federal programs to local community initiatives.

    • The Business Value of Open Data
    • Open Data for Smarter Government
    • The Open Data Revolution in Healthcare
    • Harnessing the Next Great Wave of the Information Age

Joel Gurin Videos

Joel Gurin: "Open Data Now" | Talks at Google - YouTube
  • How do I book Joel Gurin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joel Gurin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Joel Gurin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Joel Gurin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Joel Gurin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Joel Gurin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Joel Gurin are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joel Gurin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Joel Gurin speak about?

    Joel Gurin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Data, Authors, Non-Profit and Healthcare.
  • Where does Joel Gurin travel from?

    Joel Gurin generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joel Gurin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joel Gurin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joel Gurin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joel Gurin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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