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b'In the first half of 2024, Ireland will assume the rotating chair of the D9+ (or \\u2018Digital Nine+) - a group of digitally advanced European states which are at the forefront of Europe\\u2019s digital economy. In this IIEA event, which is supported by Amazon, an expert panel of speakers assesses what Ireland\\u2019s presidency of the group could contribute to the D9+\\u2019s long-term development; how the D9+ can link in with the priorities of the Presidencies of the Council of the EU; and how this group of digital frontrunners can contribute positively to EU digital policymaking in the coming years.\\n\\nThe event opens with a keynote address by Dara Calleary TD, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation. A panel discussion follows, featuring contributions from: Alberto Gago Fernandez, Advisor to the Secretary of State for Digital and AI of Spain; Lucinda Creighton, CEO of Vulcan Consulting and former Minister of State for Europe; Alexander Hoefmans, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State for Digitization, Belgium, whose country will take the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the first half of 2024. \\n\\nThis event is chaired by Dan O\\u2019Brien, IIEA Chief Economist.'