Meetup #524 with François Lebas: Data Advocacy with Maps: Making the Case for the Arts

Recorded 6 Jan 2026 Topic: Data Advocacy with Maps: Making the Case for the Arts Toronto Arts is launching its new strategic plan, with a key objective: strengthening the case for the arts through data-driven advocacy. François will share recent initiatives that leverages geospatial data to capture attention and tell compelling stories about artists, arts workers, and audiences. The presentation will also addresses challenges such as evolving definitions and data availability. This session is for anyone interested in advocacy, geospatial visualization, equity and culture. Speakers: François Lebas – François is a data strategist and builder. He combines technical expertise with a big-picture perspective to turn complex data into actionable insights and tools that drive impact. About Us: Our weekly civic tech meetups bring together Torontonians (designers, coders, urban planners, government staff, mappers, policy-makers, students, communications strategists, community organizers, and more) who share an interest in making Toronto more responsive, prosperous, sustainable, and equitable through design, tech, and data. Come and be part of it! For more info: http://civictech.ca