Digital
Ecosystem
Conference 2024

Legislation and Regulation to Drive a
Successful Digital Economy

20 November 2024, Doha, Qatar

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Conference Overview

Join us for the Ooredoo Group Digital Ecosystem Conference, a premier event focused on
positioning Qatar as a global leader in the digital space. This conference will bring together
industry leaders, policymakers and key industry stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape
of digital platforms and services.

Date: 20 November 2024
Location: Ritz Carlton Hotel, Doha, Qatar

Why Attend

Gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in the digital economy.

Network with industry experts, policymakers and key stakeholders.

Engage in discussions on how legislation and regulation can drive a successful digital economy.

Conference Theme

This conference focuses on the challenges of regulating digital platforms and services, and how policymakers can balance the need for innovation, investment and competition with the need to protect consumers and promote public welfare.

Agenda

Panel 1

Future of telecommunications: Trends and Innovations

Exploring digital transformation, cloud computing and IoT through the lens of policy and regulation – how can these support sustainable development in the telecom industry?
Maximizing digital opportunities for impact; What win-win solutions exist?
What should be the regulatory priorities for the next decade? How can collaboration shape these effectively?

Panel 2

Consumer protection

How can policy and regulation bolster consumer protection in the areas of data privacy and data protection, cloud computing and cross-border data transfers?
What best practices and actionable strategies will ensure consumer trust and safeguarding of data in an increasingly digital world?
What are the key legal mechanisms that support secure cross-border data transfers?

Panel 3

Cybersecurity: Role, threats and opportunities

How can policy and regulation drive effective cybersecurity measures, build trust in digital ecosystems and mitigate threats while capitalizing on opportunities?
Why is cybersecurity crucial for the digital ecosystem and what are the most significant cybersecurity threats today?
What international frameworks or standards should be adopted to ensure cybersecurity consistency?

Panel 4

Policy and regulatory challenges of an expanding AI economy

How can legal frameworks manage or mitigate the risks associated with both current and future applications of AI?
How can effective policies and regulations support the growth of AI while ensuring safety, fairness, and accountability?
What ethical guidelines should govern AI development and deployment?