BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Microsoft Corporation//Outlook MIMEDIR//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20151119T213000Z DTEND:20151119T230000Z LOCATION:15 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:ABSTRACT: The National Science Foundation is establishing four Big Data Regional Innovation Hubs, to foster multi-stakeholder partnerships in pursuit of regional and national big data challenges. Each hub serves the broad interests of its entire region, and they collectively give rise to a national Big Data innovation ecosystem. This session will introduce the leadership of the newly established hubs, and present initial focus areas and opportunities for engagement. Much of the session will be devoted to audience participation and interaction with cognizant NSF officers and hub leadership. Expected audience include anyone interested in big data research, application, policy, or national strategy. SUMMARY:NSF Big Data Regional Innovation Hubs PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR