On this panel, we'll hear how technologists all over the world are leveraging open data to improve people's lives, whether it's through designing more efficient transit routes to get people to work faster, improving access to city resources for four million people in Los Angeles, or relaying critical information about a volcanic eruption to affected citizens in Japan. Featuring: Hidenori Fujimura, Geospatial Information Authority of Japan Abhi Nemani, fmr Chief Data Officer, LA Mayor's Office Danny Whalen, Remix About GitHub Universe: Great software is more than code. GitHub Universe serves as a showcase for how people work together to solve the hard problems of developing software. For more information on GitHub Universe, check the website: http://githubuniverse.com