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Kind regards, Zeynep ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Data for Policy 2022 <team@dataforpolicy.org> Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 at 15:39 Subject: Call for Special Tracks - Data for Policy 2022 Data for Policy 2022 7th International Conference *Data for Policy 2022* Ecosystems of innovation and virtual-physical interactions Phase 1: 5 December - *Hong Kong* Phase 2: 9 December - *Seattle* Phase 3: 13 December - *Brussels* *Call for Special Tracks *(Deadline: 10 March 2022) dataforpolicy.org <https://dataforpolicy.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e48a758fb1eccb009ec5c754&id=deffe13a63&e=5b0bc1e683> | @dataforpolicy <https://dataforpolicy.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e48a758fb1eccb009ec5c754&id=b45fe14f65&e=5b0bc1e683> | cambridge.org/dap <https://dataforpolicy.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e48a758fb1eccb009ec5c754&id=6037e12b4a&e=5b0bc1e683> | @data_and_policy <https://dataforpolicy.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e48a758fb1eccb009ec5c754&id=0f825c701e&e=5b0bc1e683> The seventh edition of the international Data for Policy conferences will expand to a hybrid physical-virtual format in December 2022, with in-person conferences held in three regions. We hope that this model will allow maximal, inclusive participation from all geographic regions, while limiting environmentally unsustainable, long-distance travel. This is an experimental model that we are keen to try, to enable efficient global knowledge sharing in the post-Covid world. Nevertheless, the health and wellbeing of our community is of great importance, and we will continue to assess the global situation, and adapt our plans if this is necessary. In addition to its six established Standard Tracks, and reflecting its three-regions model this year, the Data for Policy 2022 conference highlights “Ecosystems of innovation and virtual-physical interactions” as its theme. Distinct geopolitical and virtual-physical ecosystems are emerging as everyday operations and important socio-economic decisions are increasingly outsourced to digital systems. For example, the US's open market approach empowering multinational digital corporations contrasts with greater central government control in the Chinese digital ecosystem, and radically differs from Europe’s priority on individual rights, personal privacy and digital sovereignty. Other localised ecosystems are emerging around national priorities; India focuses on the domestic economy, and Russia prioritises public and national security. The global South remains underrepresented in the global debate. The developmental trajectory for the different ecosystems will shape future governance models, democratic values, and the provision of citizen services. In an envisioned ‘metaverse’ future, boundaries between physical and virtual spaces will become even more blurred, further underlining the need to scrutinise and challenge the various systems of governance. The Data for Policy conference series is the premier global forum for multiple disciplinary and cross-sector discussions around the theories, applications and implications of data science innovation in governance and the public sector. Its associated journal, Data & Policy, published by Cambridge University Press has quickly established itself as a major venue for publishing research in the field of data-policy interactions. Data for Policy is a non-profit initiative, registered as a community interest company in the UK, supported by sustainer partners Cambridge University Press, the Alan Turing Institute and the Office for National Statistics. The conference has six standard tracks <https://dataforpolicy.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e48a758fb1eccb009ec5c754&id=4a123f79c7&e=5b0bc1e683>, corresponding to its areas of interest, introduced in 2021. The 2022 conference chairs also invite special track proposals, which can lead to publication of a special collection of articles in Data & Policy. Special tracks will draw on and build communities around areas of interest, with a view to continuing in future years. Proposals are directed to developing conference sessions in one or more of the areas of interest, or in relevant emerging areas. We particularly encourage authors to consider areas of importance/challenge in their regions. The theme of the conference provides another frame of reference for authors to consider, reflecting current hot topics for global dialogue. This focus should not be seen as limiting, and we welcome special track proposals on any relevant topic. Those interested in organising a special track at the Data for Policy 2022 Conference should visit the Call for Special Tracks <https://dataforpolicy.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e48a758fb1eccb009ec5c754&id=ff67d41252&e=5b0bc1e683> at the Data for Policy website for full details of the submission, review and post-acceptance process. The deadline for Special Track Proposals is 10 March 2022. Following review, we will inform Special Track leads and feature successful proposals in the main call for papers for the conference. Further information about the 2022 conference is available on the Data for Policy conference website <https://dataforpolicy.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e48a758fb1eccb009ec5c754&id=a15531ed68&e=5b0bc1e683>. Please note that some aspects of the conference are still in planning, and all those interested in submitting to or attending the conference should check the website regularly to stay up to date with conference news. For all questions related to Special Tracks at the conference, please contact team@dataforpolicy.org *Copyright © 2022 Data for Policy CIC, All rights reserved.*