Jordan prepares for conference to assess the future of digital transformation
A third annual conference on digital transformation is set to take place in Jordan on March 6-7. The conference will explore the use of technology and global trends for the country’s future digital transformation.
The two-day conference takes place annually and has become a meeting point for senior government decision-makers, industry leaders, leading international technology consultants and digital experts in Jordan to share their experience and knowledge to help drive digital transformation forward.
Discussions at the conference will focus on such as:
- integration of advanced and new technologies in Jordan using artificial intelligence
- advanced analyses
- blockchain
- the role of cyber security in ensuring successful digitization in Jordan
- the importance of machine learning
- automation adoption in digital services
The conference will also feature technical workshops, fire chats and interactive round table discussions. Through this, it aims to provide a platform for Jordan’s digitization experts, as well as leading international solution providers to discuss the latest plans and innovations in the country’s digital transformation journey.
Over 30 experts will discuss new ideas alongside the roadmap for the future of the digital transformation of Jordan. It expects to receive over 300 participants and over 150 decision-makers over the two days.
2023 edition of Digital Transformation Jordan will be attended by senior government officials, digitization leaders, project owners and emerging technology experts discussing the future of digital transformation and current global trends. Jordan’s The Ministry for Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship also supported the event.
Encouraging ‘local IT talent’
HE Ahmad Al Hanandeh, Minister for Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, explained what the conference aims to achieve. He said: “We are keen to modernize IT projects in Jordan and address e-government projects across government agencies to keep pace with the development of digital transformation innovations that improve the delivery of government services and improve the efficiency of government performance.
“We also hope to strengthen the country’s digital transformation by encouraging more local IT talent to be part of the digitization process. Conferences such as Digital Transformation Jordan are ideal for discussing opportunities for collaboration with experts to improve the nation’s digital transformation ecosystem.”
HE Belal Hafnawicommissioner and board member at Jordan Telecommunications, also discussed the digital transformation of the country. He said: “Jordan is paving the way for massive digital transformations.
“Changes in business models have already occurred in various sectors, including, but not limited to, technology, fintech, education, agriculture, manufacturing, health and others. Introducing 5G in Jordan will improve the digital infrastructure and will be an enabler for innovation and entrepreneurship.”
