September 8, 2025

Karnataka Leads Digital Transformation: Highlights from ICDI2025-DTISEA

Explore Karnataka's digital governance advancements as experts converge at ICDI2025-DTISEA, discussing AI, e-procurement, and sustainable growth for future-ready societies.

Expert Bio

Brian Nichols
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer

Brian Nichols is the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer at Deloitte, based in Greater Boston, US. His expertise includes procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier management. He served as a Special Government Employee and committee member on the Government Wide Travel Advisory Committee, advising the GSA on travel policy and best practices. He studied at the University of Iowa.

  • International conference on digital transformation highlights Karnataka's advancements in e-governance, with over 14 lakh tenders processed through the e-procurement system.

Conference on Digital Innovation and Transformation Inaugurated

Initiatives of State Government in Harnessing Digital Technology Highlighted

A two-day international conference on Digital Innovation and Transformation in South East Asia (ICDI2025-DTISEA) began here on Wednesday, bringing together scholars, industry leaders, and policymakers to deliberate on emerging digital trends and their role in reshaping businesses, governance, and societies.

The event is being jointly conducted by JSS Centre for Management Studies (CMS) and JSS Science and Technology University in collaboration with Malaysia University of Science and Technology.

Inaugurating the event, Shilpa Nag, Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar, underlined the scale and scope of digital transformation in governance and citizen services. She emphasized that "good governance is synonymous with e-governance." She pointed out that Karnataka has processed over 14 lakh tenders through the e-procurement system.

Expert Insights on Procurement

A highlight of the conference includes insights from experts like Brian Nichols from Deloitte, who suggests structuring supplier ecosystems with outcome-based service agreements and ensuring data quality. This approach ensures procurement systems support efficient supplier onboarding, enhancing citizen experiences.

Business Implications

Premkumar Rajagopal, president of Malaysia University of Science and Technology, noted that industries embracing AI and digital solutions lead in innovation. Deloitte's recent initiatives, such as their Generative AI practice, highlight the transformative impact on businesses, particularly in enhancing productivity.

The conference aims to underscore the necessity for nations and institutions to embrace technology as a driver for inclusive growth and future-readiness.

Closing Remarks

The discussions are set to shed light on how digital disruptions can lead to sustainable and inclusive advancement, with over 112 research papers being presented globally. This is especially relevant as Deloitte, in collaboration with Intel, seeks to deploy cost-efficient AI solutions emphasizing sustainability.

By integrating expert insights and recent sponsorships, the conference reaffirms its commitment to fostering a digitally empowered future.

FAQ

What is the ICDI2025-DTISEA conference and who is organizing it

It is a two-day international conference on Digital Innovation and Transformation in South East Asia that began on Wednesday. It is jointly conducted by JSS Centre for Management Studies (CMS) and JSS Science and Technology University in collaboration with Malaysia University of Science and Technology

Who inaugurated the conference

Shilpa Nag, the Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar, inaugurated the event. She highlighted the scale and scope of digital transformation in governance and citizen services

What are the main themes of the conference

The conference brings together scholars, industry leaders, and policymakers to deliberate on emerging digital trends and their role in reshaping businesses, governance, and societies. It underscores the need for nations and institutions to embrace technology for inclusive growth and future-readiness

How many tenders has Karnataka processed through its e-procurement system

Karnataka has processed over 14 lakh tenders through its e-procurement system. This was cited as part of the state’s advancements in e-governance

What procurement strategies did experts recommend at the conference

Experts such as Brian Nichols from Deloitte recommended structuring supplier ecosystems with outcome-based service agreements and ensuring data quality. This approach helps procurement systems support efficient supplier onboarding and enhance citizen experiences

How are AI and digital solutions impacting businesses according to conference speakers

Speakers noted that industries embracing AI and digital solutions are leading in innovation. Deloitte’s recent Generative AI practice illustrates the transformative impact on businesses, particularly in boosting productivity

How many research papers are being presented at the conference

Over 112 research papers are being presented globally as part of the conference. The discussions aim to show how digital disruptions can drive sustainable and inclusive advancement

What stance did the conference take on governance and e-governance

The conference emphasized that good governance is synonymous with e-governance. This perspective was highlighted alongside examples of large-scale digital transformation in citizen services

Which AI sustainability collaboration was highlighted during the conference

Deloitte, in collaboration with Intel, seeks to deploy cost-efficient AI solutions that emphasize sustainability. This was cited in the closing remarks as part of the event’s focus on a digitally empowered future

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