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Brazil
Open Industry Roadshow: Exploring the role of data spaces in the Brazilian data economy
In November 2024, the Secretariat for the Digital Dialogues in Brazil co-organised the Open Industry Roadshow with the Brazilian IoT Association (ABINC) and the German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (VDMA). The roadshow took place in four different Brazilian cities and underscored the transformative potential of data spaces to leverage the country's data economy.
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General
Digitalisation knows no borders
On 21 and 22 November, the partner countries of the Digital Dialogues came together at the International Digital Dialogues Conference in Berlin. More than 100 representatives from politics, business, civil society, and academia discussed digital policy issues in working groups and panels.
Brazil
OpenIMIS and AI: Solutions for social security by Dataprev
From November 4 to 7, 2024, Rio de Janeiro hosted the Technical Seminar of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) under the theme "Artificial Intelligence for Social Security – Building Bridges to the Future." The event brought together ISSA members from the Americas and Portuguese-speaking nations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dataprev, Brazil’s state-owned leader in social security technology.
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General
Digital Summit 2024: International cooperation between innovation and regulation
At this year’s Digital Summit, experts debated current topics relating to the digital transformation in Frankfurt under the theme ‘Innovative. Sovereign. International’. One key topic was the importance of the international cooperation in digital policy, which is crucial for balancing innovation and regulation. The Digital Dialogues pose a key instrument for the German government in this regard. They promote exchange and cooperation in the field of technology at a global level.
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Indonesia
Follow Up Exchange on the Management and Operations of 5G
On 30 October 2024, the Secretariat of the Indonesian – German Digital Dialogue, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) and the Indonesian Ministry for Communications and Digital Affairs (MCDA), organised a Follow-up Exchange on the Management and Operations of 5G Connectivity. The event was part of an ongoing series of dialogues on digital infrastructure between Indonesia and Germany.
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Indonesia
Knowledge Exchange on the EU AI Act and Classification of AI Systems
On 29 October 2024, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), the Secretariat of the Indonesian – German Digital Dialogue organised a Knowledge Exchange on the EU AI Act and the Classification of AI Systems together with the Indonesian Ministry for Communications and Digital Affairs (MCDA). The exchange, part of a series of exchange on AI, brought together over 40 participants from various sectors, including associations, academics and policy makers from both Indonesia and Germany.
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India
Navigating EU data protection: nasscom workshop for Indian digital companies
On 12 September 2024, the Indian software association nasscom (National Association of Software and Service Companies) organised a workshop on compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for a delegation of Indian companies from the digital sector. The workshop was part of a series of events on the legal aspects of entering the German market. Marc Lendermann, Head of Division for Bilateral Digital Policy and Digital Dialogues of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs (BMDV), opened the workshop in Düsseldorf.
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Brazil
Fourth Annual Meeting of the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue and MCTI’s Technical Mission
From 7 to 11 October 2024, high-level officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and academics gathered in Berlin for the Fourth Annual Brazil-Germany Digital Dialogue. The meeting reaffirmed both nations' commitment to advancing collaborative digital policies and exploring new areas of cooperation. Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) also led a Technical Mission, fostering knowledge exchange through technical discussions and visits to innovation hubs, furthering mutual understanding of digital transformation strategies.
Kenya
Opportunities unlocked: Webinar on Business Process Outsourcing
A recent webinar highlighted the untapped potential for German companies to outsource digital services to Kenya, a rising star in Africa's tech industry. Supported by real-world success stories, industry experts shed light on Kenya's growing prominence as a hub for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). On October 16, the German-African Business Association hosted over 70 participants from Kenyan and German governments, alongside tech industry leaders, to explore the opportunities the Kenyan market offers for outsourcing IT and business processes.
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