International Digital Dialogues
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) engages in Digital Dialogues with important partner countries. Its aim is to shape better conditions for the digital transformation of the economy and society.
As a multi-stakeholder initiative, the Digital Dialogues provide a platform for direct exchange between policy makers, regulators, businesses, academia and civil society. They address topics of the future, ranging from internet governance and data policy to the application of emerging technologies and support for innovative start-ups and SMEs in the digital economy.
The regular discussions at government level are prepared and accompanied by multi-stakeholder engagement. They provide an opportunity to share best practices and learn from each other. Current issues can be discussed directly with policy makers. The involvement of the stakeholders ensures that political approaches and solutions meet current needs.
Commissioned by BMDV, GIZ supports the International Digital Dialogues with a secretariat. It monitors current developments, implements cooperation activities and contributes to strategy building.
News
Republic of Korea
"Shaping the future with technology" – exchange and insights at Hannover Messe 2025
Progress in implementing the Joint Working Plan of the German-Korean Digital Dialogue was made during the world’s leading industrial trade fair last week. Hannover Messe offered a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to connect with potential cooperation partners and explore cutting-edge digital technologies.
Read more … "Shaping the future with technology" – exchange and insights at Hannover Messe 2025
Mexico
Workshop on 5G Innovation: Advancing Industrial Applications in Mexico
On March 13, 2025, the workshop "Empowering 5G Innovation: Use Cases and Recommendations for Industrial Applications in Mexico" took place in Mexico City, organized by the Secretariat for the German - Mexican Digital Dialogue in collaboration with NTT Data. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore the opportunities and challenges of 5G for applications in the Mexican industrial sector.
Read more … Workshop on 5G Innovation: Advancing Industrial Applications in Mexico
General
Stakeholder Consultation 2025 for the International Digital Dialogues
Less than two weeks after the German Bundestag elections, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) hosted a stakeholder consultation for the International Digital Dialogues. With this instrument, BMDV proactively seeks feedback and input for its exchanges with partner governments of the Digital Dialogues as well as for the ongoing discussions that will shape the new German government’s digital policy agenda.
Read more … Stakeholder Consultation 2025 for the International Digital Dialogues
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The Digital Dialogues are a multi-stakeholder initiative. Governments and public authorities from Germany and the respective partner country meet with business associations, companies, civil society organisations and research institutes. The stakeholders can contribute directly to the government dialogues by bringing forward cooperation topics or addressing challenges they may face. A secretariat ensures that the most relevant questions and topics are addressed and solved. Whatever your enquiry, idea or proposal – get in touch!
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