IGF 2024 Open Forum #4 CTO Open Forum on Digital Transformation

    Theater
    Duration (minutes): 90
    Format description: The session will feature the launch of a research publication followed by a panel discussion.

    Description

    The session will feature the launch of the CTO led research publication which explores the critical success factors and challenges of digital transformation in Commonwealth countries. This will be followed by a panel discussion of representatives from Commonwealth countries and experts from industry designed to raise awareness of the imperatives and approaches for digital transformation and provide tools and benchmarks for measuring progress.
    The session will provide valuable insights and best practices for governments and organisations seeking to implement digital transformation initiatives. Additionally, it will bring to light the numerous advantages of digitalisation in government, such as increased productivity, cost savings, scalability, resilience, flexibility and agility, and information security. These can be realised if governments are able to develop their digital capacity


    The session will be hybrid allowing for both onsite and online participation.

    Organizers

    🔒Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation
    None

    Speakers

    Ms. Bernadette Lewis
    Secretary General
    Commonwealth Telecommunications
    Organisation

    Onsite Moderator

    Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation

    Online Moderator

    Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation

    Rapporteur

    Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation

    SDGs

    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    9.1
    9.2
    9.4
    9.5
    9.b
    9.c


    Targets: In the current environment of rapid technological innovation, the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation is committed to helping member countries leverage the potential of ICT to accelerate digital transformation and achieve the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.