2026 Events Director Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the role of Events Director for the Data Visualization Society (DVS)! The goal of the Events Director is to provide spaces for data visualization practitioners to foster connections, be inspired, and inspire others. This Director is responsible for the overall vision and execution of the annual Outlier Conference, as well as small events hosted throughout the year.

We encourage you to read the full Events Director description prior to applying. 

Eligibility
Applicants must be DVS Plus Members in order to be eligible to apply to serve on the Board of Directors. If you have any questions about your membership status, please contact our Membership Director Alexandra Rohlfs at membership@datavisualizationsociety.org.

Process & Timeline
Please complete all of the required fields. For free response questions, please limit your answers to 250 words unless otherwise specified. Applications are due by Tuesday, October 21,  2025 11:59 PM Pacific time. The Nominations Committee will review and discuss submissions in the weeks thereafter, and we aim to contact applicants about the status of their application during early November.

Accommodations & Contacts
If you have any questions or if any accommodation is needed in the completion and submission of this form, please contact 2026 Nominations Committee Cedric Lary at nominations@datavisualizationsociety.org.
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Please provide your full name. *
If possible, please provide the pronunciation of your name so the Nominations Committee knows how to address you. For example, Rish-shell Pit-tell-uh
If possible, please provide your pronouns so the Nominations Committee knows how to address you. For example, she/her/hers
Please provide your email.
Please use your email address associated with your DVS membership, if applicable.
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Where are you located and in what time zone? 
E.g., Los Angeles, California, USA (Pacific Time) *
How many years of professional experience do you have? *
How many years of data visualization experience do you have? *
Do you have a website? If so, please share the URL here, if desired.
Do you have a public LinkedIn profile? If so, please share the URL here, if desired.
On average, how much time a week could you dedicate to the role? *
Where do you want to see DVS in five years? Please limit your response to 150 words.
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Help us understand your vision for this role. What are 2-3 events priorities you would advocate for in your first year if selected for the role?
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Have you ever managed a large in-person and/or virtual event before? If so, describe the experience and a few lessons learned that you would bring to DVS. *
The Events Director has the opportunity to create new events. What is one new event or event series you think DVS should produce and why?
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What are 2-3 steps you would take to ensure the diversity of the data visualization community is represented in the speakers and topics at our events?
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Board members are expected to set a vision and plan for their department and work collaboratively with a team to execute on that plan. Describe a few ways you would engage and activate the Events Committee to achieve your goals.
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Is there anything else you'd like to add to support your application? Please limit your response to 150 words.
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