Free the Postcode Address File!

​The Postcode Address File (PAF) is the big database containing the address of every building in the UK. It's a critical national dataset, that could be used to build the apps, services and platforms of tomorrow. Except... it's currently locked away behind an expensive paywall by Royal Mail.

​In this talk, join James O'Malley as he explains why Britain's nerds need to join the campaign to liberate the PAF, talks about recent progress on the issue – and figures out what we need to do next to actually make it happen.

​Doors open at 7pm. Talk begins at 8pm and will last for around 30 minutes – then we can hang out and talk postcodes late into the evening.

​Attendees will receive a "FREE THE PAF" badge or sticker while stocks last, so get there early!

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​James O'Malley is a writer and journalist who covers politics and technology. He is the author of the Odds and Ends of History newsletter, and over the years has written for publications including The New Statesman, The Spectator, Politico, Wired, The House, Which? Computing, PC Pro, Gizmodo and many others.