We are thrilled to announce an insightful online seminar entitled "Mining Public Perception: Advanced Analytics in Big Data" scheduled for Tuesday, 9 January 2024. This United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) seminar will be hosted under the auspices of the UN Asia and the Pacific Data Integration Community of Practice.

This session will feature esteemed speakers Hossein Hassani and Nadejda Komendantova from the Cooperation and Transformative Governance (CAT) Research Group in the IIASA Advancing Systems Analysis (ASA) Program. They will offer an in-depth exploration of the dynamic field of big data analytics, with a special emphasis on Social Intelligence Mining. The focus will be on the innovative ways public perception is mined and analyzed to derive actionable insights.

The seminar is designed to be a valuable platform for professionals, researchers, and students who have a keen interest in data science, analytics, and public policy. It will provide a unique opportunity to understand the intricate mechanisms of big data analytics and its application in contemporary social issues.

IIASA takes pride in showcasing the capabilities of the IIASA App, a groundbreaking tool developed by the IIASA-ASA-CAT Team. This app represents a significant advancement in the field of Social Intelligence Mining and has been successfully applied across various disciplines.

The event is set to be an interactive and engaging session, providing participants with a chance to engage with the experts and learn about the latest developments in big data analytics. Conducted online via MS Teams, the seminar ensures easy and widespread accessibility for a global audience.

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