Data Horror Stories - Cripes!

It's time for the annual spooky community get together with PyData Manchester and friends. Have you ever stumbled upon bad stats that seemed to come from another dimension? Unearthed strange correlations that left you scratching your head? Encountered data so maliciously manipulated, it could give you nightmares? If so, it's time to unleash your Data Horror Stories upon the world! Have you heard the one about the air traffic contol mix up that caused huge delays and cost millions of pounds? Or what about the Google Maps mishap that caused the wrong house to be demolished? Or the utterly bizarre incident where a woman was mistaken for a car (!) and issued a parking fine? Horror stories aren't just told around campfires anymore – they're lurking in the spreadsheets and databases of the digital realm. As Halloween draws near, we're once again conjuring an event where the brave and curious gather to share their harrowing experiences, spine-chilling tales, and the invaluable lessons learned while grappling with data that seems to have a mind of its own. * Have a story that you want get off your chest? Send an email to kirsty@opendatamanchester.org.uk to claim a speaking slot. * Too shy to step into the spotlight? Send us your hair-raising story anonymously, and who knows? It might just make an eerie appearance on stage during the event. * But wait, there's more!