The Smart Country Convention 2023: E-Government, Smart City & Smart Region

In recent years, the Smart Country Convention has developed into one of the most important trade fairs for digital innovations in the public sector. With enormous growth and impressive visibility, the trade fair has firmly established its place as a pioneer for smart solutions.
This year’s event recorded particularly impressive growth. The increasing number of exhibitors and visitors underscores the growing importance of technologies in the public sector. The Smart Country Convention has become a central meeting place for companies, government representatives, and experts who work together on innovative solutions to the challenges of modern society.

Focus on IT Security and Compliance

A clear trend at the trade fair was the increased presence of topics related to IT, cyber and information security, and compliance. In view of increasing digitalization, this is an expected but nevertheless significant focus. Public administrations recognize the need to secure their digital systems and meet legal requirements. Numerous exhibitors presented solutions and services aimed at ensuring security and compliance in the digital landscape.

Best Practices Cybersecurity Workshop

A particular highlight of the trade fair was Ron Kneffel’s well-attended workshop on “Best Practices in Cybersecurity for Administration.” Ron, an expert in information security, IT emergency and risk management at BREDEX, shared practical insights and current developments in this fast-moving field. Participants benefited from his comprehensive knowledge and received specific recommendations for strengthening the security of their systems and involving their employees in this process. The positive feedback after the workshop not only confirmed Ron’s expertise, but also underscored the relevance of the topic for trade fair visitors.

Artificial Intelligence as an Eye-Catcher

The trade fair clearly showed that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be an eye-catcher in the digital landscape. Many exhibitors presented innovative AI solutions that were not only technologically impressive but also promise concrete benefits for public administration.
Overall, this year’s Smart Country Convention 2023 once again demonstrated the technical innovations that are possible in the digital sector, where the risks lie, and how they can be addressed. The trade fair not only highlighted the enormous growth and increasing importance of this sector, but also the growing sensitivity to issues such as IT security, compliance, and the integrative use of artificial intelligence. With groundbreaking workshops, inspiring talks, and impressive exhibitor events, the Smart Country Convention once again proved that the future of the public sector is digital and innovative.