The expert meeting will explore crucial themes in statistical data collection encompassing multimode/mixed source collection, alternative data sources, and the evolving landscape of interview modes. In the dynamic shifts in our socioeconomic landscape, the imperative for innovative solutions has never been more pressing. Therefore, anchored within these critical themes, the meeting will also cover the transformative role of innovative approaches such as generative AI, serving as a force multiplier to enhance the efficiency and reliability of contemporary data collection practices. By fostering the discourse on these fundamental themes, the meeting’s aim is to stimulate collaborative endeavors, share invaluable experiences, and chart a course toward a more robust and adaptive framework for statistical data collection.

The expert meeting will cover following topics:

• 1. Approach to Multi-Mode and Mixed Source Collection: Navigating Challenges and Leveraging Advantages
• 2. Alternative Data Sources and Process Automation
• 3. Future of Interview Modes and Interviewers