FreeStructure Unveiled: Unique Event Celebrates the People of Big Data

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Calling all data people: FreeStructure, a three-day festival and meet-up celebrating the world’s big data, data science, and business intelligence communities, is now accepting nominations from those brave enough to "speak freely" at the inaugural event being held on July 16-18, 2013 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The one-of-a-kind event throws conventional conference caution to the wind – a status quo gathering, FreeStructure is not! The event is designed to spotlight, connect, and fuel the people and programs that have given rise to the global movement of the “data worker.”

Although many organizations and institutions have collected large volumes of data for years, it is only recently that advancements in hardware and software have enabled these groups to discern detailed insights from that information. Now, data has the power make a difference in all aspects of life – from business and education to healthcare and beyond. Through analysis, experts, visualizations and technologies, FreeStructure will combine practical lessons and actionable tips with a compelling vision for humanity’s growing reliance on data.

FreeStructure is today calling on data experts, scientists and professionals across all industries, including financial services, manufacturing, natural resources, communications, media, retail, utilities, transportation, healthcare providers, wholesale trade, education and countless others, to come together and solve the real problems facing businesses, communities and the world with Conference delegates. FreeStructure’s call for speakers is now open and accepting proposals until April 2 in the following tracks:

• Big Data Fundamentals
• Business of Big Data
• Policy and Privacy
• Visualization and Illustration
• Case Studies
• Create Your Own Track
• Geeks of a Feather

“From first light to late night, the world runs on data,” said Jonathan Martin, General Manager, FreeStructure. “However, transforming information into insight to solve the world’s biggest problems continues to be a challenge. FreeStructure’s goal is to build on the great work already in-progress around data and investigate methods for maximizing its potential by learning from the best experts to make a bigger difference in today’s world.”

For more information regarding FreeStructure, including registration options, please visit: http://www.FreeStructure.com/

FreeStructure

FreeStructure is a global movement focused on leveraging our growing volumes and understanding of data. Culminating in a three-day gathering in San Francisco, FreeStructure brings together data communities to explore data’s fullest potential to solve real problems being faced by businesses, communities and the planet. To see how your personal and professional life is affected by data or to join the conversation, visit http://www.FreeStructure.com/