Organised by the SDMX Sponsors and hosted by the Turkish Statistical Institute
Organised by the SDMX Sponsors and hosted by the Turkish Statistical Institute
About the Workshop
The Workshop is a biannual event that brings together SDMX experts from national statistical offices, central banks, international organisations and the private sector, who implement and make use of the SDMX standard.
The event will be organised by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) with the support of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), and in close collaboration with the eight (8) sponsoring Agencies of SDMX: Bank for International Settlements (BIS), European Central Bank ( ECB), Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union), International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), and the World Bank
Objective of the Workshop
The purpose of the Workshop is to discuss and promote good practices; share experiences and lessons learned; as well as updating the SDMX standard to adapt it to new technologies and the evolution of requirements.
This event is an excellent opportunity for SDMX experts from the community of official statistics from various countries to discuss: the implementation of version 3 of SDMX; statistical data modelling for various scenarios such as microdata, exchange or dissemination; governance of data, metadata and artefacts; and to influence the evolution of the SDMX initiative, the statistical guidelines and the tools related to the standard.
About the Workshop
The Workshop is a biannual event that brings together SDMX experts from national statistical offices, central banks, international organisations and the private sector, who implement and make use of the SDMX standard.
The event will be organised by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) with the support of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), and in close collaboration with the eight (8) sponsoring Agencies of SDMX: Bank for International Settlements (BIS), European Central Bank ( ECB), Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union), International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), and the World Bank
Objective of the Workshop
The purpose of the Workshop is to discuss and promote good practices; share experiences and lessons learned; as well as updating the SDMX standard to adapt it to new technologies and the evolution of requirements.
This event is an excellent opportunity for SDMX experts from the community of official statistics from various countries to discuss: the implementation of version 3 of SDMX; statistical data modelling for various scenarios such as microdata, exchange or dissemination; governance of data, metadata and artefacts; and to influence the evolution of the SDMX initiative, the statistical guidelines and the tools related to the standard.
Information for participants
Participation at the SDMX Experts Workshop is free of charge, but travel expenses are the responsibility of the participating organisation. The host is unable to provide any funding for travel and accommodation and any individual from an official statistical organisation wishing to participate will be required to organise their own travel. However, assistant with entry visa can be provided including an official invitation letter (if required).
Further details regarding discounted flights through Turkish airlines as well as preferential rates at local hotels will be shared with confirmed participants at a later date.
All lunches, coffee breaks, and one social event with a traditional evening meal will be provided.
Please note that the meeting is primarily addressed to SDMX experts, so in case of limitations in venue capacity, applicants with significant expertise in SDMX will be prioritised.
The Workshop will take place in person and will also be broadcast on a teleconferencing platform for registered remote delegates to view the proceedings. In-person attendance is required for participation in the discussions and capacity building.
Ankara is the capital city of Türkiye. Located in the central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of 5.25 million residents.
Türkiye is easily accessible from Asia, Europe, and the Americas through strong transport connections and direct international flights. Ankara, where the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) is located, can be reached conveniently via several transportation options, particularly from Istanbul.
From Istanbul to Ankara:
- By air: less than 1 hour
- By high-speed train: approximately 4–5 hours
- By bus: approximately 5–6 hours
The TurkStat premises, located in the the Çankaya district of Ankara in close proximity to Kızılay, the city’s main administrative and commercial centre, offer convenient access to the airport and major transportation routes. The venue is approximately 1 km from Kızılay and can be reached within a 15-minute walk.
The TurkStat building is directly served by the M1–M2 metro lines, with Necatibey Metro Station located in front of the venue. The area is well connected by public transport and easily accessible by taxi.
The surrounding area hosts numerous public institutions, hotels, restaurants and cafés, providing convenient options for participants.
Esenboğa Airport is approximately 29 km from the venue, and travel time by road may vary depending on traffic conditions.
Information for participants
Participation at the SDMX Experts Workshop is free of charge, but travel expenses are the responsibility of the participating organisation. The host is unable to provide any funding for travel and accommodation and any individual from an official statistical organisation wishing to participate will be required to organise their own travel. However, assistant with entry visa can be provided including an official invitation letter (if required).
Further details regarding discounted flights through Turkish airlines as well as preferential rates at local hotels will be shared with confirmed participants at a later date.
All lunches, coffee breaks, and one social event with a traditional evening meal will be provided.
Please note that the meeting is primarily addressed to SDMX experts, so in case of limitations in venue capacity, applicants with significant expertise in SDMX will be prioritised.
The Workshop will take place in person and will also be broadcast on a teleconferencing platform for registered remote delegates to view the proceedings. In-person attendance is required for participation in the discussions and capacity building.
Ankara is the capital city of Türkiye. Located in the central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of 5.25 million residents.
Türkiye is easily accessible from Asia, Europe, and the Americas through strong transport connections and direct international flights. Ankara, where the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) is located, can be reached conveniently via several transportation options, particularly from Istanbul.
From Istanbul to Ankara:
- By air: less than 1 hour
- By high-speed train: approximately 4–5 hours
- By bus: approximately 5–6 hours
The TurkStat premises, located in the the Çankaya district of Ankara in close proximity to Kızılay, the city’s main administrative and commercial centre, offer convenient access to the airport and major transportation routes. The venue is approximately 1 km from Kızılay and can be reached within a 15-minute walk.
The TurkStat building is directly served by the M1–M2 metro lines, with Necatibey Metro Station located in front of the venue. The area is well connected by public transport and easily accessible by taxi.
The surrounding area hosts numerous public institutions, hotels, restaurants and cafés, providing convenient options for participants.
Esenboğa Airport is approximately 29 km from the venue, and travel time by road may vary depending on traffic conditions.