Innobridge and the City of Biel/Bienne look forward to welcoming you to the Maison du Peuple in Biel/Bienne for this 11th edition of SCD.

Register to receive a free admission ticket!

Simultaneous French-German translation available.

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The central question is how we can work together to shape a responsible, inclusive digital future that serves the common good. This one-day conference, open to specialists, public administrations, and above all the general public, will address five key themes:

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Theme 1: Who controls the digital world?

                Between local governance and global tech giants.
                    - Governance at city level 
                     - The role of Swiss companies
                     - Switzerland's digital strategy
                Round table: Swiss and local players – how much influence do                     

                                      they really have in the face of global giants?

Theme 2: Data and identity: who is in control?

                Privacy, electronic identity and control over your own data.
                     - Privacy and data: what are the threats? 
                     - Digital identity and the internet (e-ID)
                Round table: How can we encourage digital trust in Switzerland?

Theme 3: Learning and understanding: who holds the truth?

               Education, (dis)information and trust as the foundations of a

               healthy society.
                       - Online platforms: shared knowledge or mass disinformation?
                       - School and education today and tomorrow
                   Round table: What kind of education for us and our children?

Theme 4: Digital technology for all – really? 

               Inclusion, skills and barrier-free accessibility.
                      - Responsible digital technology in public administration
                      - City of Biel: awarding of the responsible digital label
                   Round table : Digital divide - lack of access or lack of skills?

Theme 5: Technology and AI – partner or master of the game? 

                Responsible use of artificial intelligence and reflection on

                our vision of the digital future.
                     - The challenges of AI in Switzerland
                     - Apertus, AI at the service of civil society
                   Round table: Utopia or dystopia: which future do we choose?

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Full program and presentation can be downloaded below in pdf (French or German)

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