{"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":"2024-07-22T11:51:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T11:51:04","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\">\n<p><p style=\"color:transparent\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating\" 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\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Why attend<\/p>\n                                                    Under the theme \u201cDeveloping skills for digital transformation\u201d, the Forum will bring together policy makers, practitioners and experts from around the world. Participants will discuss 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\" 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\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Where, when and who<\/p>\n                                                    The ITU Digital Skills Forum will be held in Manama, Bahrain, from 17 to 19 September 2024.<br><br>The event welcomes 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 are also encouraged to attend.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/registration\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_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-3 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\"><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.ituCard.hor .content {padding:1rem !important;}<\/style><section><div class=\"ituContainer grid\" style=\"display: flex;flex-wrap: wrap;\"><div class=\"content\"><div class=\"main\" style=\"background-color:white;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"630\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kz-2FMJ6tmo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/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-draft\/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-draft\/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-draft\/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-draft\/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 EU-funded 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-draft\/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-draft\/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><div class='IPSDay' id='IPSDay3'><div class='IPSDayByDayRow'><div 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needs<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class='SameRowCellsBlock' href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme-draft\/session-details\/?sessionid=12' style='background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;'><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Digital innovators and entrepreneurs<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRowBlock'><a class='SameRowCellsBlock' href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/digital-skills-forum\/programme-draft\/session-details\/?sessionid=14' style='background-color:#009DD0 !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;'><div class='IPSContentCellFull'><div class='IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle' style='background-color:#009DD0 ;color:#FFFFFF ;'>Skills for a safe and secure use of digital technologies and online information <\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSDay' id='IPSDay4'><div 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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-draft\/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 Ceremony<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.IPSDay{display:table-cell;width:25% !important;max-width:25%;}.IPSDayByDayDayDiv{width:100% !important;}.IPSDayByDayDivTime{width:100% !important;}.SameRowCells {display:inline-block;}.IPSDayByDayDivSessionTitle{width:100% !important;}.IPSDayByDayDayDiv{margin-left:0px !important;width:100% !important;}.IPSDayByDaydivTable {margin-left:0%;width:100% !important;margin-right:0%;}<\/style><link 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                          <br><br><br><br>The ITU Digital Skills Forum is organized by the International Telecommunication Union and hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain.                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<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. &nbsp; 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