Baku:The 8th Summit of the Information Technology Chiefs of State Institutions concluded in Baku on October 20, focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The event was held under the theme ‘Trusted AI, Resilient Society Values and Security in the AI Era Managing Opportunities and Cyber Risks.’
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the summit was co-organized by the Special Communication and Information Security State Service of Azerbaijan and the e-Governance Academy of Estonia. It brought together representatives from government institutions, as well as information security executives and experts.
Discussions at the summit centered on applying existing principles for a secure digital government within an artificial intelligence-driven environment. Additionally, the meeting examined the emerging European regulatory and policy framework related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data governance, focusing on how these apply to institutional and operational activities.
Participants also explored opportunities for sharing expertise between Europe and Azerbaijan, particularly in areas such as trusted digital government, AI governance, and cybersecurity.