Digital Transformation. Shaping our Digital Ambitions

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 * Type=Project output
 * Resource=Digital Transformation. Shaping our Digital Ambitions - 2nd senior leaders webinar
 * Link=https://digitaltransformation.miraheze.org/m/5hh
 * Description=This is the second webinar for digital transformation within the environment sector, scheduled April 21st 2021, and focused on building resources and identifying the key areas for collaboration.
 * Status=In progress
 * Blog==Event briefing=

Introduction
This event is jointly hosted by NatureScot and the Scottish Wildlife Trust to support discussion between senior leaders within the environment sector on the opportunities for collaboration and development of the digital transformation agenda.

Aims and outcomes

 * Update on the Statement of Ambition and request for signatories
 * Update from Scottish Government on the new Digital Strategy
 * Introduction to the new digital transformation wheel explorer resource
 * Update on NatureScot innovation programme
 * Overview of planned communications – case studies
 * Attendees identify areas for collaboration – case studies and topics for workshops/future events.

Format

 * Online Microsoft 'Meetings' event with small group breakout discussions
 * Planned attendance - 25-30 participants of senior leaders across environment agencies and NGOs in Scotland.
 * Event (with the exception of the breakout group discussions) will be recorded for public viewing here later. (Not Chatham house).

Agenda
Digital Transformation. Wednesday 21st April 2021 9:30-10:50 - Shaping our Digital Ambitions

Senior Leaders workshop 21st April 2021 9:30am - 10:50am.

1. Welcome and Introduction to event – Jane Macdonald, NatureScot (5 mins) 2. “Helping to deliver the new SG digital strategy” - Philip Whitley, Scottish Government (15 mins) 3. Opportunity for initial questions (5 mins) 4. Introduction to Digital Resource 'wheel' explorer – Ruchir Shah, Scottish Wildlife Trust (5mins) 5. NatureScot innovation programme – use of Nesta Spiral of innovation, innovation enablers, innovation portfolio – Philippa Vigano, NatureScot (10mins) 6. Breakout small group discussions - Use of Menti board to collect ideas on future opportunities for collaboration projects and topics for future workshops. (20 mins)

Discussion questions:


 * Topic 1 – Building on the Digital Strategy, what support or barriers for digital transformation within the environment sector do we need to address?


 * Topic 2 - What are the opportunities for public engagement through citizen science and making data easy to access and use?

7. Feedback and review of proposed ideas and topics (15 mins) 8. Update on planned communications and next steps – Ruchir/Philippa (5mins) 9. Thank you and close - Jane
 * Topic 3 – What opportunities are particularly ripe for collaboration to help achieve our ambitions for nature/biodiversity/climate?

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