Digital by Default

Category: events

  • Web(inar) of Words

    Once upon a time I was pretty determined to run an event called the ‘Web of Words’ about blogging, newsletters and working in the open. I did a bunch of work but then I got ill, changed jobs, had a bout of anxiety issues and decided to shelve things. Now I’m wondering whether that given…

  • The Internet of Public Service – a talk at #revolutionconf

    1. Like Zach mentioned I’m Matt – Jukesie to just about everyone – and I work at the Office for National Statistics. For a change though this talk isn’t about that – this is something a bit different and well to be honest you are my guinea pigs…a quick bit of housekeeping. First up I…

  • The Internet of Public Service – a talk idea

    The Internet of Public Service – a talk idea

      I’m giving a talk at (R)evolution in September and I’ve decided to try something new and a bit different from my usual talk about working at ONS and doing the digital thing in the civil service. Though I imagine that will get referenced. Last year I wrote this post about the idea of the…

  • SXSW Finito

    SXSW Finito

    My final day round up before I walk the streets until it is time for my flight 🙂 Final session count: 22 See the full list here. It ended up being a real mix of government, civic tech, entertainment and a little bit random. The biggest disappointment was Harry Knowles – I’ve loved Ain’t It…

  • SXSW – the story so far.

    SXSW – the story so far.

    It is Sunday morning. I’ve been here since Wednesday evening so here is my half-time report. Sessions attended: 10 I’ve been to talks by Al Gore, Tim Ferris, Harry Knowles, Biz Stone and Robert Kirkman as well as smaller talks about Wikipedia vs PR, how politicians on the world stage use Twitter, the US State…