KASPIYSK, November 12 – RIA Dagestan. The 4th International Caspian Digital Forum has officially opened in Dagestan, bringing together government officials, business leaders, researchers and representatives of international organizations. The agenda focuses on the practical aspects of digital transformation, international cooperation, emerging technological challenges and regulatory solutions.
Running on November 12–13, the two-day event serves as a key platform for dialogue on the digital agenda of the Caspian region.
Dagestani Head Fyodor Shchukin attended the opening ceremony. Addressing the plenary session, the regional governor noted that the forum had become a platform for the steady development of digital cooperation among states.
Shchukin recalled that Dagestan had historically been a crossroads of cultures and civilizations — a role the republic continues to strengthen today. "The region's geographic position, growing talent pool and rapidly developing digital infrastructure create broad opportunities for joint initiatives. Our dream is to become a digital bridge connecting the states of the Caspian basin" – the top official confessed.
"Digitalization is not merely a technological trend but a crucial driver of quality of life and competitiveness. Russia has launched the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” under which Dagestan takes a systematic approach to digital transformation, aiming to cover every sector of the economy and government. The republic uses a digital education system, a unified healthcare information system and the National Spatial Data System, while Rostec's platforms are being successfully rolled out and expanded" -Shchukin said.