Dr. Fabian Mehring
Dr. Fabian Mehring has been Bavaria's Minister of State for Digital Affairs since November 2023. As head of the first digital ministry in Germany, he is steering the digital transformation of administration and business in Bavaria. As CIO of the Bavarian state government, the minister also represents the state vis-à-vis the federal government, for example in the IT Planning Council or in the Digital Ministers' Conference.
Focus Topics
The Focus Topics form the thematic core of the DIGITAL X– with a clear view of the opportunities and relevant challenges for companies. The speaker's focus is:
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Mehring focuses in particular on four areas: (i) the further development of the Bavarian administration into a modern, innovative and digital state and the optimization of the interface between citizens, municipalities and the economy with the authorities, (ii) the accelerated expansion of the digital infrastructure in Bavaria, (iii) the digital transformation of the Bavarian economy, especially with regard to future technologies such as artificial intelligence, and (iv) the promotion of digital education and participation - also and especially in rural areas.