About the Training

The Data Stewards Bootcamp is organized by FARI – AI for the Common Good Institute (Université libre de Bruxelles & Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and The Data Tank.

This week-long, hands-on program helps participants understand how to steward data strategically and responsibly to create smarter, fairer cities and regions. Combining expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and field visits across Brussels, the bootcamp bridges policy, governance, and technology for better public data use.

Participants will learn how to:

– Understand and manage complex data ecosystems
– Apply demand-driven approaches to data reuse
– Design and implement collaborative data governance models
– Translate data into decision intelligence and measurable impact

Dates and Times

2 – 6 February 2026
09:00 – 16:00 (daily)

Location

FARI Institute, Cantersteen 16, 1000 Brussels
– multiple field visits across Brussels

Participation Fee

€3,000 (full rate)
20% discount for public administrations and non-profits (NGOs)

Speakers & Trainers

The bootcamp features leading experts in data governance, AI, and smart city innovation, including:

– Stefaan Verhulst (The Data Tank) – Co-founder and Chief Research & Development Officer
– Rodolphe Doite (FARI) – Smart City Data Governance

(Full list of speakers to be announced soon.)

Who Should Attend

– Public sector professionals managing or using data for policy
– City and regional planners
– Innovation and digital transformation officers
– Researchers and NGOs involved in data for public good
– Professionals interested in data governance, data collaboratives, and smart city policy

Program Highlights

– Day 1: Introduction to Data Stewardship
– Day 2: Formulating the demand for data
– Day 3: Understanding and describing data supply
– Day 4: Matching demand with supply and EU data landscape
– Day 5: Technical infrastructure from data to decision intelligence and impact assessment

Program to be completed very soon.

Offline only: immersive experience with in-person collaboration and visits.

Registration

Deadline to register: 19 november 2025
Registration form: CLICK HERE or see form below

For questions, contact:
academy@fari.brussels or comms@datatank.org

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