{"id":2,"date":"2024-03-25T15:42:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T15:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-09-20T15:03:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T15:03:45","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section class=\"ituBanner bg smallheight\">\n        <div class=\"bgContainer\">\n            <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/531453_Forum_visual-concept_Falcon_v8-03x1920-1.jpg alt=\"Background decorative image\" \/>\n            <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                <div class=\"content\" data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"main\">\n                        <h2 class=\"h1 white\">Digital Skills Forum<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"addInfo\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>The ITU Digital Skills Forum is the core global event for the ITU membership and other stakeholders to discuss the most pressing needs that must be addressed to ensure that universal digital skills can be achieved, and the global digital skills gap be closed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h2>\n<\/div>                            <style>.ituCard.hor .content {padding:1rem !important;}.alignleft{float:left;margin-right:25px}<\/style><div class=\"ituContainer grid\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/10\/Final-report_Digital-Skills-Forum.pdf\" data-span=\"6\" ><div class=\"ituCard anim bg hor\" data-span=\"6\"  style=\"overflow:auto !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"square\" style=\"object-position: top;object-fit: contain;;max-width:200px;min-height:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/10\/FinalReportThumb.png\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"content\" style=\"overflow:auto !important;;\"><div class=\"main\"  style=\"height:100%; !important;overflow:auto !important;\"><p class=\"title\">Final Report of the Digital Skills Forum<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/09\/Chair-s-summary-report.pdf\" data-span=\"6\" ><div class=\"ituCard anim bg hor\" data-span=\"6\"  style=\"overflow:auto !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"square\" style=\"object-position: top;object-fit: contain;;max-width:200px;min-height:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/09\/SummaryReport-visual2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"content\" style=\"overflow:auto !important;;\"><div class=\"main\"  style=\"height:100%; !important;overflow:auto !important;\"><p class=\"title\">Chair&#8217;s Summary Report<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"ituCard anim bg hor\" data-span=\"6\"  style=\"overflow:auto !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"square\" style=\"object-position: top;object-fit: contain;;max-width:200px;min-height:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/09\/DigitalSkillsForum-ToolkitCoverx200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"content\" style=\"overflow:auto !important;;\"><div class=\"main\"  style=\"height:100%; !important;overflow:auto !important;\"><p class=\"title\">ITU Digital Skills Toolkit<\/p><p><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/academy.itu.int\/itu-d\/projects-activities\/research-publications\/digital-skills-toolkit\" target=\"_blank\">ITU Digital Skills Toolkit<\/a> offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to support the ITU membership to create effective national digital skills strategies and policies. This practical resource offers actionable insights and examples.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                                <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/newsroom\/highlights\/\" class=\"ituBtn\">\n            See All Highlights        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With the participation of<\/h2>\n<\/div>                            <div class='ituContainer'><div class='IPSCardsContainer'><center><a href='#IPSSpeaker949-1'><div class='IPSCardscard IPSCardscard-1' style='width:204.8px !important;min-height:280px!important;'><center><div class='IPSCardsdivCardTableRow'><center><div class='IPSCardsPictureBox' style='width:120px !important;margin:16px;'><center><img class='IPSCardsPicture' style='border-radius:50%;width:120px !important' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/949.jpg'\/><\/center><\/div><\/center><\/div><div class='IPSCardsdivCardTableRow'><div class='IPSCardsDetails' style='padding-top:16px;'><div class='IPSCardsName' style='font-size:0.8em !important'>Mr Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi<\/div><div class='IPSCardstitles' style='font-size:0.72em !important'>Minister<\/div><div class='IPSCardsEntity' style='font-size:0.72em !important'>Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications<br>Bahrain (Kingdom of)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/center><\/div><\/a><div id='IPSSpeaker949-1' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:50%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/949.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>H.E. Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi was appointed as Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications in June 2022. He is responsible for regulating, developing and promoting the Transportation and Telecommunications sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as the postal services.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his appointment as Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Mohamed served as the Undersecretary of Civil Aviation Affairs from 2016 until 2022 and held several senior executive positions at Bahrain Airport Company.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMohamed has over 40 years experience in the aviation industry and holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Glamorgan, UK.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is currently a board member of the following organisations:<br \/>\r\n<ul><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Chairman of National Space Science Agency (NSSA)<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat)<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Economic Development Board<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href='#IPSSpeaker1011-2'><div class='IPSCardscard IPSCardscard-1' style='width:204.8px !important;min-height:280px!important;'><center><div class='IPSCardsdivCardTableRow'><center><div class='IPSCardsPictureBox' style='width:120px !important;margin:16px;'><center><img class='IPSCardsPicture' style='border-radius:50%;width:120px !important' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1011.jpg'\/><\/center><\/div><\/center><\/div><div class='IPSCardsdivCardTableRow'><div class='IPSCardsDetails' style='padding-top:16px;'><div class='IPSCardsName' style='font-size:0.8em !important'>H.E. Mr Bonjean Rodrigue Mbanza<\/div><div class='IPSCardstitles' style='font-size:0.72em !important'>Minister<\/div><div class='IPSCardsEntity' style='font-size:0.72em !important'>Ministry of Digital Economy and New Information Technologies<br>Gabon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/center><\/div><\/a><div id='IPSSpeaker1011-2' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:50%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1011.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Mr Bonjean Rodrigue Mbanza<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mr. Bonjean Rodrigue MBANZA has been the Minister of Digital Economy and New Information Technologies of Gabon since January 17, 2024.\u00a0Before assuming this position, he briefly served as Technical Advisor to the Minister of the Interior and Security from January 1 to January 17, 2024.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe has also held various roles, including Prefect of Police from 2020 to 2024, Chief of Staff of the Intervention Police at the Camp of the Intervention Police Forces (FOPI) from 2013 to 2020, and Chief of Operational Detachment at the Intervention Police Staff from 2006 to 2009. His previous experiences include positions in the Central African DDR (Disarmament, Demobilization\u00a0and Reintegration of MINUSCA, Special Intervention Unit), as well as functions as Aide-de-camp to the Commander in Chief of the National Police Forces (FPN).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href='#IPSSpeaker892-3'><div class='IPSCardscard IPSCardscard-1' style='width:204.8px !important;min-height:280px!important;'><center><div class='IPSCardsdivCardTableRow'><center><div class='IPSCardsPictureBox' style='width:120px !important;margin:16px;'><center><img class='IPSCardsPicture' style='border-radius:50%;width:120px !important' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/892.jpg'\/><\/center><\/div><\/center><\/div><div class='IPSCardsdivCardTableRow'><div class='IPSCardsDetails' style='padding-top:16px;'><div class='IPSCardsName' style='font-size:0.8em !important'>Mr Philip Marnick<\/div><div class='IPSCardstitles' style='font-size:0.72em !important'>General Director<\/div><div class='IPSCardsEntity' style='font-size:0.72em !important'>Telecommunications Regulatory Authority<br>Bahrain (Kingdom of)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/center><\/div><\/a><div id='IPSSpeaker892-3' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:50%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/892.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Philip Marnick<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Philip Marnick is the General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). He was appointed early January 2022 by the Members of the Board, to assume the position, paving the way for a more effective regulatory framework by continuing the evolution of the telecom sector liberalization.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Marnick leads the TRA, including the development of consumer protection initiatives and resolving disputes. The TRA develops regulatory rules that promote competition, innovation, and investment in broadband services and facilities, as well as developing a more comprehensive and competitive framework that aligns with international best practices. Ensuring that Bahrain remains a center of innovation and that its telecommunications sector serves everyone while supporting Bahrain\u2019s strategic objectives.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore assuming his role at the TRA, Philip managed and directed at Ofcom in the UK, where he was the Group Director of Spectrum responsible for all aspects of UK national and international spectrum management \u2013 from strategy to delivery including awards, clearance and enforcement.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Marnick has worked in the telecommunications sector for over 30 years. He has served as a senior executive in technology, operations, and strategy. Mr. Marnick has worked in both start-ups (from inception to sale) and major corporations, in firms such as UK Broadband, O2, Orange, BT, J-Phone in Japan (now Softbank Mobile), Extreme Mobile, and SpinVox (now Nuance).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom analogue to 5G, he has engaged across every mobile generation. Throughout his carrier he has been at the forefront of industry developments \u2013 in both fixed and mobile. He has collaborated on the first deployments of mobile networks utilizing new technologies and standards, this has also included innovative products such as the first camera phone and photo messaging service, as well as mobile internet and hosted voice services.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href='#IPSSpeaker35-4'><div class='IPSCardscard IPSCardscard-1' style='width:204.8px !important;min-height:280px!important;'><center><div class='IPSCardsdivCardTableRow'><center><div class='IPSCardsPictureBox' style='width:120px !important;margin:16px;'><center><img class='IPSCardsPicture' style='border-radius:50%;width:120px !important' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><\/center><\/div><\/center><\/div><div class='IPSCardsdivCardTableRow'><div class='IPSCardsDetails' style='padding-top:16px;'><div class='IPSCardsName' style='font-size:0.8em !important'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/div><div class='IPSCardstitles' style='font-size:0.72em !important'>Director<\/div><div class='IPSCardsEntity' style='font-size:0.72em !important'>Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/center><\/div><\/a><div id='IPSSpeaker35-4' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:50%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><strong>Co<\/strong><strong>smas Zavazava took office as Director of the\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>at the International Te\u200blecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWith more than 30 years in telecommunications, including over 20 years in ITU&#8217;s Development Sector, Dr Zavazava has promoted and implemented impactful information and communication technology projects around the world.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as BDT Director, he served as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Partnerships for Digital Development , overseeing development-related projects, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization between 2019 and 2022, while launching new initiatives that have boosted the engagement of industry, private-sector and academia members in ITU&#8217;s work.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPreviously, as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Projects and Initiatives, he oversaw development projects focused on gender, youth, and people with special needs, along with capacity building, emergency telecommunications, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and e-waste management.<br \/>\r\n<div><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEarlier, Dr Zavazava headed the Republic of Zimbabwe&#8217;s Government Telecommunications Agency and served as a senio\u200br diplomat. He also taught MBA classes at the UK&#8217;s Nottingham Trent University.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, he has focused on closing the digital and skills divide and accelerating digital transformation to achieve socio-economic development for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr Zavazava holds a PhD in Multilateral Trade from Business School Lausanne (Switzerland), and a Master of Laws degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from the University of Strathclyde (UK), as well as a Master&#8217;s in International Relations from Webster University (US), and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Bachelor&#8217;s in Business Administration and diplomas in Telecommunications and Systems Engineering.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/center><\/div><\/div><link href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/speakerscards\/includes\/IPS_Speakers.css' rel='stylesheet'><link href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/includes\/css\/IPS_Common.css' rel='stylesheet'><script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/..\/includes\/res\/jquery-1.9.1.min.js'><\/script><link href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/includes\/chosen\/chosen.css' rel='stylesheet'><script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/includes\/chosen\/chosen.jquery.js'><\/script><script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/includes\/chosen\/docsupport\/prism.js'><\/script><script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/includes\/chosen\/docsupport\/init.js'><\/script><link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/4.7.0\/css\/font-awesome.min.css'><style> @media screen and (max-width: 650px) {.IPSBioSessionTableRow{    display:inline-block !important;    width:100%;}.IPSBioSessionTableCellSpeaker{    display:block !important;    width:100%;}.IPSBioSessionTableCellDate{    display:block !important;    width:100%;}.IPSBioSessionTableCellTime{    display:block !important;    width:100%;}.IPSBioSessionTableCellPlace{    display:block !important;    width:100%;}.IPSBioSessionTableCellFileIcon{    display:block !important;    width:100%;}}<\/style>                                <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/speakers\/\" class=\"ituBtn\">\n            See All Speakers        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid \">\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/flyer-v3.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Why attend<\/p>\n                                                    Under the theme \u201cDeveloping skills for digital transformation\u201d, the Forum brought together policy makers, practitioners and experts from around the world. Participants discussed key pertinent digital skills issues related to bridging the digital divide, the impact of emerging technologies on current and future skills needs, the green and digital transition and skills demand, skills for a safe and secure use of digital technologies, the industry perspective on skills gaps and partnership engagement.                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_148861241.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Where, when and who<\/p>\n                                                    The ITU Digital Skills Forum was held in Manama, Bahrain, from 17 to 19 September 2024.<br><br>The event welcomed participants responsible for digital skills and capacity development in relevant ministries, regulatory agencies, telecommunications operating companies, and other national education and learning organizations, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations. Experts interested in the subjects of digital skills and digital transformation were also encouraged to attend.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/registration\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" =_self>\n                        Registration                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Information<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>Consult the Host Country website for relevant information including:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transportation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalskillsforum.bh\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n            Host Country Website        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">No Posts <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class='ituContainer'><div class='IPSDayByDaydivTable'><div class='IPSDay' id='IPSDay1'><div class='IPSDayByDayRow'><div class='IPSDayByDaydivCellLeftHidden'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCellDayFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDayDiv'>Monday<br>16 September 2024<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=21\" style=\"background-color:#BEE4FB !important;color:darkblu !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#BEE4FB ;color:darkblu ;'>ITU Academy Training Centres (ATCs) 2nd Annual Meeting<br>(Closed meeting)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSDay' id='IPSDay2'><div class='IPSDayByDayRow'><div class='IPSDayByDaydivCellLeftHidden'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCellDayFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDayDiv'>Tuesday<br>17 September 2024<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=1\" style=\"background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Opening Ceremony<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=3\" style=\"background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>High-level dialogue on key issues related to digital transformation and the digital skills gap<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=20\" style=\"background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Announcement of the ITU-EU project \u201cCapacity Development for Digital Transformation\u201d <\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=5\" style=\"background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Bridging the digital skills divide<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=7\" style=\"background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>National digital skills frameworks for policymaking<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=22\" style=\"background-color:#663399 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#663399 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Welcome Cocktail<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSDay' id='IPSDay3'><div class='IPSDayByDayRow'><div class='IPSDayByDaydivCellLeftHidden'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCellDayFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDayDiv'>Wednesday<br>18 September 2024<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=8\" style=\"background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Digital skills for 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;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Skills for the green and digital transition<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=17\" style=\"background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Future skills requirements in the age of emerging technologies<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class=\"SameRowCellsBlock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme\/session-details\/?sessionid=19\" style=\"background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;\"><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Chair\u2019s summary<br>Closing 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