William Hoffman heads the World Economic Forum’s initiatives on Data-Driven Development and a global community of industry, civil society, government and academic leaders focused on leveraging data for sustainable development. William’s focus at the Forum addresses the need for principle-based governance, demand-based innovation and the need for a balanced, inclusive and sustainable data ecology. In particular, he leads a multi-year initiative on advancing the need for human-centered approaches which empower individuals with greater autonomy and inclusiveness.
Prior to joining the World Economic Forum, William was the Director of Enterprise Marketing at AT&T. He sits on the advisory board of a number of start-ups which focus on innovative uses of data for the common good.
Mapping Detroit’s Information Ecosystem
Presented in partnership with the World Economic Forum and Internews A robust and dynamic, inclusive information ecosystem is critical to the ability of any city to serve its citizens. But mounds of data alone are not enough; humans and their communities are still actors in the system. How can we design systems that are truly of benefit, trusted and […]
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Detroit 15
The impact of tech on the American economy, its cities and the transformation of the urban ecosystem shaped the agenda for our fourth annual one-day Techonomy Detroit conference.
