Big Data, Big Stories

Friday, October 18

In a data-driven world, narratives generated by data can help inform economic policymaking. So what do the IMF’s biggest datasets tell us about lagging regions, new approaches on climate change, and what happens when housing markets overheat?

Putting a Value on Marine Life
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Gallery, HQ1-R-700

Housing Markets—A Stich in Time Could be a Lifeline
11:45 am - 12:15 am
Gallery, HQ1-R-700

Global Growth, Lagging Sub-National Regions
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Gallery, HQ1-R-700

The Price to Stop Climate Change
4:00 pm - 4:25 pm
Gallery, HQ1-R-700

Putting a Value on Marine Life
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Gallery, HQ1-R-700

 Join the conversation: #BigData

Big Data For Surveillance Challenge

Thursday, October 17

Challenge Finale: Big Data for Surveillance Pitch Event
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Conf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830

Big Data Networking Event
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Conf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830

Big Data for Surveillance - iLab Session
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701

The Art of Bringing Economics to Life
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701

 Join the conversation: #BigData

Anti-Corruption Challenge

Friday, October 18


For the first time, the IMF is launching an external Anti-Corruption Challenge during the Annual Meetings. The Challenge is aimed at generating solutions of specific relevance for the IMF’s governance and anti-corruption agenda.

The one-day event will kick off with opening remarks by the IMF’s General Counsel followed by a series of four 45-minute panel discussions around challenges and opportunities in improving governance and fighting corruption. Join the Challenge!

Challenge Launch Event - Shining a Light on Corruption
10:45 AM - 11:50 AM
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701

Session 2 - Enhancing Governance in Public Finance - The Role of Data and Technology

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701

Session 3 - Promoting Good Governance in Central Banks: The Role of Non-Executive Directors
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701

Session 4 - Tackling Corruption: Financial Disclosure Systems for Public Officials
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701

Session 5 - Fighting Money Laundering: The Use of Data for Financial Intelligence
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701

Anti-Corruption Challenge Reception
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701

 Join the conversation: #anticorruption #IMFChallenge