Justice ministry’s digital governance agency shares innovative projects at regional conference
Projects implemented in the country for the development of cyber security, digital governance and information technologies were in the focus of the presentations delivered by the state body, which also presented projects ongoing with the support of international organisations. Photo: Digital Governance Agency.
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The digital governance agency of the ministry of justice of Georgia on Thursday shared its innovative technological projects at the annual Regional Cyber Security and Innovation Conference in Tbilisi.
Projects implemented in the country for the development of cyber security, digital governance and information technologies were in the focus of the presentations delivered by the state body, which also presented projects ongoing with the support of international organisations.
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The conference programme will include discussions on the latest on digital transformation, GovTech, FinTech, Information and cyber security, as well as in sessions on technology, business, and panel talks on Georgian and international perspective on best practices.
Organised with support of Georgia’s economy and justice ministries and the agency, the most recent edition of the event is bringing together 700 participants from 15 countries.
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