LOLA conference 2024 (pre-ManageIT) woensdag 11/12/2024.

koffie en koekjes ... op de beursvloer

Public and private partners typically store large amounts of personal information on their citizens, such as in the context of preventive health, media and human resources. Multiple copies often exist because the different actors store personal data in their information systems, raising concerns regarding data consistency, privacy, and access control. To solve these problems and give citizens true control over their data, we use the decentralised Solid ecosystem, which enables citizens to maintain their data in personal data pods and use it to make their lives easier, healthier, and more economical. We have applied this approach to high-impact use cases, where citizen information is stored in personal data pods, and public and private organisations are selectively granted access.

On December 6, 2022, the City of Antwerp fell victim to a large-scale cyber attack. This event has opened the eyes of many public players to the importance of taking cybersecurity seriously. The City of Antwerp quickly decided to use the cyber attack as an opportunity to completely change course and evolve into a cyber-secure municipality. But how did it come to this, what have we learned from it, and how do we now establish this cyber fortress? You will find out in this presentation.

Join us at the LOLA Conference on December 11th, 2024, to hear Stefan De Smet, CEO of District09, share Ghent's inspiring journey in digital transformation. Discover how proactive, citizen-centric services are revolutionizing urban governance and setting new standards for digital cities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a city that is leading the way in digital innovation. Register now to be part of this transformative experience!

Learn how a central city can drive digital transformation for surrounding local governments, serving as a hub of technological innovation and digital infrastructure. This session will discuss the challenge for a central city to support regional municipalities in streamlining services, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and building a cohesive digital ecosystem that benefits the entire region.

generous sandwich lunch ... on the trade fair floor

We explore how AI will transform the core of digital government in Flanders, creating opportunities for smarter, more responsive public services. We discuss how AI can streamline everything from government operations to citizen interactions, driving both efficiency and innovation. We also examine the crucial need to manage risks—such as data privacy and ethical decision-making—and outline our approach to ensure AI adoption results in a trustworthy digital government. Expect to leave with a clear vision of how the Flemish government plans to integrate AI at the heart of its digital transformation.

Drawing from daily interactions with CIOs and ICT decision-makers in both corporate and public sectors, Danielle will address their key priorities and concerns. As digital technology decisions transcend the IT department, questions arise about management’s role. The rapid advancement of cloud computing and AI has brought forth critical issues around data governance, security, and regulatory compliance. Danielle will explore pressing concerns such as digital sovereignty, data-sharing challenges, and the reliance on hyperscalers.

Since its inception, the ‘digital twin’ idea has evolved from an industry concept to having broader applicability
in domains ranging from the human body to cities and regions.

LDTs refer to the concept of digital replicas or simulations of a specific geographical area, such as a city, urban region, or local community.

This presentation provides a sneak preview of a new integrative work resembling practical terrain insights about the new concept of Local Digital Twins. It will offer you a fresh perspective on digital replicas of cities, urban areas, and regions, aiming to articulate the significance of a digital twin approach for evidence-based decision-making at local and supralocal levels whilst at the same time upholding values such as interoperability, connectivity, accessibility, trust, privacy, and security. Introducing the novel concept of the LDT, it aims to disseminate insights to decisionmakers, domain specialists, system designers, ICT architects, and governance experts.