This conference is important in terms of regional and international events for the development of government services, smart governance and institutional development based on the science of modern management and an important forum for leaders and decision-makers in government and business institutions in support of the vision of government institutions in adopting a sustainable global excellence strategy.

The aim of the conference is to create innovative solutions for smart government applications and e-transactions and to reach a new direction that is the essence of the relationship that must prevail between governments and citizens. It is to meet the aspirations of users to get the best government services easily and through the best activation of ICT tools through creative channels and interactive smart media To serve this purpose, the conference sessions will review the latest developments and strategic dimensions in government projects and e-transactions. To discuss new global initiatives and directions, and to take advantage of regional and international experiences to lead the institutional shift towards smart government services.

Conference Key Points:

• The system of government and smart cities and their services
• Smart government and associated core bases and ideas
• The latest developments and strategic dimensions in government projects, e-transactions and the increasing intelligence of their constituent systems responsible for transactions and services
• Smart service delivery tools, innovative new technologies and the challenges of intelligent transformation to modern systems
• Best sustainable development strategies to implement the Smart Roadmap
• Consolidation of effective information security technologies
• The latest smart services portals in the electronic Renaissance era and the requirements of smart infrastructure and the construction of data centers in the era of governments and smart cities
• The challenges of technical and administrative transformation towards smart government system
• Opportunities and challenges facing the next generation of government services and smart cities

The participants in the preparations for this conference:

• Oracle Corporation
• Cisco Systems
• Omnix International
• Dr. Issa Al Bastaki, President of Dubai University
• Dr. Saeed Khalfan Al Dhahiri, Chairman of Smartworld, and former General Director of Emirates Identity Authority

Conference Key Points:

• Big data: a revolution in lifestyle, work, and thinking.
• Big data to improve decision-making in vital development areas.
• Big data and their impact on government, the private sector and the labor market.
• Big data and development initiative.
• The basic growth of big data and where the best opportunities lie.
• New public-private partnerships for big data.
• Big data concerns.
• Change dynamics and strategic framework for the transition to e-government systems.
• Electronic participation and transfer from the site of receipt to the site of perception and participation.
• Planning approach, scenario and the necessity of understanding global, regional and local drivers for developing citizens’ ICT capabilities.
• Global competitiveness standards, measurement, and monitoring indicators in the e-government system.

The participants in the preparations for this conference:

• Cisco Systems.
• General Dynamics.
• ITWorx.

The conference presents a holistic and participatory approach. It includes an overview of the current situation, challenges and potentials, policies, strategic objectives, expected accomplishments, monitoring, and evaluation mechanism, as well as building national skills and capacities for integrated performance and implementation, and encourage employees to take more advantage of knowledge, creativity and innovation

This conference revolves around the state plan as an appropriate environment for e-government and restoration of the regional leadership role of the State of Kuwait as a financial and commercial center attracting investment and achieving the priorities for integrated development by overcoming the existing challenges and investing in the opportunities of the next stage, especially those related to economic, human development, education. Health and modernization of infrastructure, which will be the first step towards achieving the vision for 2035

Conference Key Points:

• Enhancing economic and development outcomes
• Government e-services
• Government change management
• Strengthening health and education services
• E-Commerce
• Laws and legislations accompanying the implementation of e-government

The participants in the preparations for this conference:

• Leadership Center for Singapore eGovernment
• Singapore Information and Communications Development Authority

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs.

This conference is about contemporary legal and economic changes, which can be consider as the most important challenges facing the Arab world, with a deep awareness of the nature of the conditions in which the law, policy and economy officials face challenges in the areas of legislation, economy and development and their impact on the State of Kuwait and its work program. As well as the legal implications of globalization at the Arab and international levels and to adopt the legal changes associated with globalization.

Conference Key Points:

• International law, EU law, international investment, business law, legal and diplomatic means of dispute settlement, international environment, international organizations, international relations, and globalization
• Understand all legal frameworks in place in government and private agencies
• Understand the political and social situation in thorny areas of competence
• Recognize the impact of ethical and moral factors on the international community and institutions
• Strategic factors in international and political relation
• Strategic factors in science, business, economics, and philosophy
• Provide a sound understanding of current international legal and political affairs
• Training and workshops aimed at integrating all knowledge

There will be official visits as follows:

• Official visit to the headquarters of the Spanish Parliament (Catalán)
• Official visit to the EU headquarters for Mediterranean countries
• Official visit to the General Secretariat of the Union of the Mediterranean

The participants in the preparation at this conference:

• The University of Barcelona for international business
• The University of Kent – Brussels – Belgium
• Spanish Parliament (Catalán)
• European Union for the Mediterranean
• General Secretariat of the Union of the Mediterranean