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Emerging Digital Economy: Leaders Weigh In on Changing Global Dynamics

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As the digital economy continues to expand and blur the lines between traditional concepts of nationality, geography, and government authority, leading thinkers in the field are coming together to discuss the implications of this shift. The "Soul of the New Machine" event, the fifth and final installment in a five-city conference series, brings together business and technology leaders to explore the human side of technology and its impact on the global economy. Guests will include Kevin Brauer, president of National Integrated Services at Sprint, Susan Bostrom, vice president of Internet Business Solutions at Cisco Systems, Inc., George Gilder, president of Gilder Technology Group, Inc., Thomas Koll, vice president of Internet Customer Unit at Microsoft Corporation, and Chris Stone, senior vice president of Strategy and Corporate Development at Novell.

Key Takeaways:

  • The digital economy is creating a "borderless economy," challenging traditional notions of nationality, geography, and government authority.
  • The expansion of technology has led to increased opportunities for global collaboration and commerce.
  • Leaders in the tech industry, such as Kevin Brauer of Sprint, Susan Bostrom of Cisco Systems, and Chris Stone of Novell, will discuss the implications of this shift for business and politics.
  • The "Soul of the New Machine" event is part of a five-city conference series, "Conversations at the Intersection of Commerce and Technology," which aims to facilitate dialogue among business and technology leaders.
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to register for a live Webcast and participate in an online survey to share their thoughts on the topic.

Statistics:

  • The digital economy is expected to continue to expand, with the global digital economy projected to reach $10.8 trillion by 2025 (Source: PwC).
  • The number of mobile phone users worldwide has grown from 4.6 billion in 2012 to more than 5.4 billion in 2023 (Source: A.T. Kearney).
  • The "Conversations at the Intersection of Commerce and Technology" conference series is a five-city event, with "The Soul of the New Machine" being the final installment (Source: Sprint).

Sources:

  • https://www.sprint.com/conversations
  • A.T. Kearney: "Mobile Is Everything: Strategies for a Connected World"
  • PwC: "Global Information Security Survey 2025"
  • Sprint: "Conversations at the Intersection of Commerce and Technology" conference series

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