Briefings &webinars.

Speakers

• Denice Rossco-founder, dataindex.us; Director, Federation of American Scientists Data Policy Institute; former U.S. Chief Data Scientist
• Mary Jo MitchellDirector of Government Affairs, Population Association of America; Co-Director, The Census Project
• Ryan CoadyLegislative Associate, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
• Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLeanPresident, Fair Count
• Robert Santosformer Director, U.S. Census Bureau
• Dr. Amy O’HaraPresident, Association of Public Data Users; Director, Massive Data Institute
• Beth JaroszVice President, Association of Public Data Users; Senior Fellow, Massive Data Institute
• Meeta AnandSenior Director of Census & Data Equity, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
• Caroline MedinaSenior Advisor for Data Policy and Strategy, Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
• Chris Dickco-founder, dataindex.us; former Chief of Population Evaluation, U.S. Census Bureau

Co-hosts: dataindex.us, Federation of American Scientists Data Policy Institute, Association of Public Data Users, Population Reference Bureau, American Association for Public Opinion Research, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force, Fair Count, Population Association of America, The Leadership Conference Education Fund.

Coming up

• Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET

  Proposed 2030 Census Residence Rule: What It Means for Communities and Data Users

  Register for the Sept 22 residence rule webinar →

  Hosted by The Leadership Conference

  Join us for a discussion of the proposed changes to the Census Bureau’s residence rule and their potential implications for communities, data users, and organizations across sectors. Experts will provide an overview of the proposal and discuss potential impacts on health, the private sector, civil rights enforcement, local communities, emergency preparedness, social services, education, and other populations and policy areas. The webinar will also cover opportunities for engagement and conclude with audience Q&A.

  Speakers: Meeta Anand (The Leadership Conference | Census Counts); Rosalind Gold (NALEO Educational Fund); Ninez Ponce (UCLA Center for Health Policy Research); Alejandra Chávez (El Paso Mayor Pro Tem); Howard Fienberg (Insights Association); Terry Ao Minnis (Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC); Iheoma Iruka (National Urban League); Maya Berry (Arab American Institute)

• Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026 · time on the registration page

  Urgent Census Briefing – A Primer for On-the-Ground Partners in the South

  Register for the Sept 29 briefing for partners in the South →

  Hosted by Fair Count

  An urgent briefing on a proposed rule brought by the Trump Administration that would drastically alter the way the 2030 Census is conducted while culling millions from the final count.

Past briefings

• Recordings and slides from past sessions will be listed here, newest first.