James is a software developer who has worked with the web since its early years, and is passionate about open source, open culture, and openness in general. He works at the Open Data Institute in London, and is also an organiser for Cleanweb UK, a group that promotes the use of web technology to make a more sustainable world. He is passionate about using the web and Open techniques to make a better future for everyone, with a particular interest in the environmental, social and democratic benefits.