After three days of packed activities from session to session, it was time to explore the city more. I took a tour downtown Palermo and the Japanese Gardens in Buenos Aires.

Open Data is based on the foundation that everyone should have access to data as all activities thrive on it. This conference has enlightened and broadened my perspective on how open data has the power to transform lives, build trust and develop a transparent culture.

Additionally, participating in this conference has been key in growing my network especially in the role I play as a community builder and lead coordinator of a quarterly Data Community meetup organized by Developers In Vogue (and David as one of our resource persons).

I have learned how, as a community, we can be more open about the work we do to achieve more impact and more importantly create a safe space for more women to be part of the Open discussion.

It was also a good opportunity to explore the city of Buenos Aires and catch up with people I met from the AODC in 2017.

With the next IODC (2020) happening in Kenya, I’m excited and looking forward to facilitating a session and sharing my experiences with a wider audience.