Sunshine Week 2017
William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC
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Celebrate Sunshine Week and learn more about open government! Leading experts, advocates, and technologists will join the National Archives’ Office of Government Information Services for this special afternoon program. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. See the full schedule at https://foia.blogs.
Highlights include
- a discussion between the Archivist of the United States and the Librarian of Congress about expanding access to our nation's treasures;
- reflections on the past and the future of FOIA, which celebrated its 50th birthday and was updated by Congress in 2016; and
- tips from technologists who are leveraging the internet to put government at your fingertips.
Speakers include Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero, and the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. We will also be joined by consumer advocate and author Ralph Nader, plus experts from the National Archives, American Bar Association, Phillip Merrill College of Journalism, National Security Archive, OpenGov Foundation, MuckRock, and Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.