Julia had to 'endure' the hardship of Paris whilst she chaired a special panel entitled 'Panorama of European Local Experiences' at the Open Data: Where to Begin?. Conference hosted by Issy Media and the Citadel on the Move project. Co-financed by European Commission under IST-CIP, Citadel on the Move aims to make it easier for Local Authorities to Open Data and even easier still for citizens to create innovative new mobile apps. Julia's panel featured speakers from leading European Cities in the field of Open Data and showcased inspiring examples of the way in which open government data can unleash local innovation.