In September 2015, EpiHack™ Minneapolis brought together researchers, epidemiologists, and technologists from around the United States to analyze and interpret data from the Flu Near You participatory surveillance system and other nontraditional data sources for the purposes of improving influenza surveillance in the United States.
EpiHack™ Minneapolis updated data dictionaries for Flu Near You and a how-to guide for health departments seeking to leverage Flu Near You data. The event also increased the community practice of using participatory surveillance systems for applied public health.