AMMAN — The
Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship recently concluded a two-week ICT Roadshow across
the US, leading a delegation of Jordanian tech leaders, innovators, and
entrepreneurs across the country and engaging with a wide range of key
stakeholders, including potential investors, venture capitalists, donors, local
government leaders and entities, and members of the Jordanian diaspora.
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According to a press statement, the
roadshow included stops in Austin, Texas; San Francisco, California; and
Washington, DC, and “helped the ministry and its delegation forge and
strengthen partnerships abroad, while creating tangible business opportunities
that will
ultimately further bolster the Kingdom’s ICT sector”.
Making
history at SXSW 2023On the first leg of its roadshow, the
ministry — through its Jordan Source program — made history as the first Arab
nation to officially participate in
South by Southwest (SXSW), one of the
largest annual tech and culture events in the US.
Jordan Source hosted a large booth at the
SXSW Creative Industries Expo, welcoming more than 50,000 visitors over the
course of four days. The participation also included two speaking sessions
during the event.
On the third day of the expo, t
he delegation took over the entire event with a traditional Jordanian zaffeh, or musical procession, introducing attendees to the Kingdom’s
vibrant cultural riches and creating a festive atmosphere that made waves both
on the ground and across social media.
During the visit to Austin, the delegation
— led by Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Ahmad Hanandeh —
also met with the mayor of the city, Kirk Watson, and discussed potential
avenues for strategic partnerships.
Engaging
investors, partners, diasporaOn all stops of the ICT Roadshow, the
ministry and its delegation hosted and attended numerous events, including a
series of strategic B2B meetings and visits with companies like Google,
Microsoft, and Equinix, as well as financial and development institutions like
the International Finance Corporation, the US International Development Finance
Corporation, and the World Bank.
In San Francisco and Washington, DC, the
ministry organized events for the Jordanian diaspora, introducing them to its
newly launched Jordan Changemakers program, which aims to engage Jordanians
abroad in playing a more active role in the promotion of the Kingdom’s ICT
sector globally.
The ministry also held a series of
exclusive events that welcomed leading tech companies, potential investors,
venture capitalists, and donors, among other key stakeholders.
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