UN OICT

Today, @UN_OICT joins @Gartner_inc for @UN_OICT Partner Day — a full day of strategic discussion, alignment &amp; planning around #AI Readiness, #ICT governance and #DigitalTransformation across the UN system. Tune in to follow along!

P.S. check out the awesome Data &amp; AI Cookie! 

“As we agree on our vision of #AI, we want to leverage on new and current technologies holistically to be efficient.” #UN80

Opening remarks by @UN_OICT CITO &amp; ASG @BMarianoJr emphasized the need to review strategy, business value &amp; governance through the lens of #AIReadiness. 

@BMarianoJr @Gartner_inc Brook Salessie of @Gartner_inc leading a session on #AI Ambitions — unpacking benefits, expectations and challenges of #AI implementation to create a strong foundation for aligning on a roadmap. #AIReadiness 

@BMarianoJr @Gartner_inc Breakout groups dove into a SWOT analysis of @UN #AIReadiness.

💡Key outcomes: identifying top 3 priorities to drive progress and address gaps across the UN ecosystem. #UNPartnerDay @Gartner_inc 

@BMarianoJr @Gartner_inc @UN Chris Plescia at @Gartner_Inc, VP PD Research Board, spotlighted best practices in AI Strategy — emphasizing cross-functional collaboration and a shared framework to guide the UN’s digital future. #DigitalUN #AIReadiness 

@BMarianoJr @Gartner_inc @UN Anthony O’Mullane, Director of Policy, Strategy and Governance Division, presented the Nine-Step Model for internal process review—a guide for identifying priorities, streamlining decisions and enabling scalable #AI solutions. #AIReadiness 

@BMarianoJr @Gartner_inc @UN We wrapped with an integrative session focused on next steps: committing to coordinated ICT governance, advancing AI strategy and building toward a digital-ready UN.

Huge thanks to @Gartner_inc for a rich day of exchange and action! #DigitalUN #AIReadiness @UN_OICT 