Data Summit 2017

Utilizing Data for Economic Planning, Development, and the Public Good
- September 15, 2017 • The Mill - Starkville, MS
As we come back together this year, we celebrate our successes and share new tools and information to continue the mission of improving the quality of life for Mississippians. This year’s theme is “Putting Data into Practice: Utilizing Data for Economic Planning, Development, and the Public Good.” Sessions will cover a variety of topics, including how data can transform student progress in education, help build “smart cities,” and guide job seekers into fulfilling careers. By the time we part ways again, you will have a better appreciation for the undeniable value of data in economic and education decision-making.

Speakers
The Honorable Philip Gunn Mississippi House of Representatives | Congressman Gregg Harper U.S. House of Representative | Mark Keenum Mississippi State University |
David Shaw Office for Research and Economic Development, Mississippi State University | Andy Van Kleunen National Skills Coalition | Mimmo Parisi NSPARC, Mississippi State University |
Stephen Bye C Spire | Cecil Brown Mississippi Public Service Commission | Rep. Angela Cockerham Mississippi House of Representatives |
Kevin Cook University of Mississippi Medical Center Health System | Amanda Crowell NCC Group | John Porter Mississippi Department of Education |
Sen. Josh Harkins Mississippi Senate | Skip Scaggs North Mississippi Industrial Development Association | Raj Shaunuk East Mississippi Community College |
Patrick Sullivan Mississippi Energy Institute | Rep. John Moore Mississippi House of Representatives | Laura Dunn Mississippi State University |
Mike Mulvihill Mississippi Department of Education | Quentin Suffren Foundation for Excellence in Education | Sen. Sally Doty Mississippi Senate |
Breck Dewitt Dell EMC | Dana Kidd Mississippi Department of Human Services | Dave Thomas Helena Chemical Company |
Jonathan Woody Mississippi State University | Rep. Chris Johnson Mississippi House of Representatives | Mark McRae Reboot Twice |
Michael Musick SecureWorks | Stephanie Pepper Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services | Jay White Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services |