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IGF 2024 Launch / Award Event #103 Uncovering the Digital Economy Trends of 2025

    Digital Cooperation Organization
    Alaa Abdulaal, Chief - Digital Economy Foresight (DEF), Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO); Dr. Syed Iftikhar H. Shah, Digital Research Director, DEF, DCO, DCO Member States, DCO Observers.

    Speakers

     A representative from DCO  One representative from the DCO Member State  Two experts from DCO Observer (e.g., Deloitte, Nortal, IsDB, STC, etc.)  Two CEOs of digital organizations

    Onsite Moderator

    DCO General Secretariat Expert

    Online Moderator

    DCO General Secretariat Expert

    Rapporteur

    DCO General Secretariat Expert

    SDGs

     

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    Format

    Theater

    • Arrange seating for the audience facing a stage. • Have a podium and microphone for speakers. • Project a screen behind the speakers for presentations, showcasing the publication.

    Duration (minutes)
    30
    Description

    In the current digital age, there is essence for global stakeholders, including policymakers, businesses, and civil society, to understand how the digital economy is evolving and what are the constantly transforming needs and expectations of the global digital ecosystem. They require to be well-informed about future digital economy trends to determine new avenues for innovation and growth, while also addressing SDG goals. Therefore, as an information provider and advisor, and as per the strategic roadmap for 2030, the DCO wants to release the second edition of the Digital Economy Trends report. The trends report provides valuable foresight and actionable insights for the relevant stakeholders, like policymakers, business community, especially tech business community, and civil society, and enable them to anticipate and prepare for the digital developments ahead. The proposed report will be published before the end of 2024 to allow ample time for readers to strategize and make informed decisions for the year 2025 to boost the global digital economy. The proposed launch event aims to provide an overview of the trends the report uncovers.

    1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? • Allow online attendees to submit questions through the platform, addressed by speakers live on stage. Onsite attendees can submit questions traditionally or through a mobile app. • Utilize online and interactive onsite polling, quizzes, or word clouds to gather real-time feedback from both audiences. 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? • Stream the event live for online attendees, ensuring high-quality audio and video. • Ensure session questions and interactive instances are targeted to online attendees. 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session. • Live Q&A functionality for both online and onsite attendees to ask questions.