The First National Conference on e-Goverenence and e-Services

Conference Agenda (Location: At Hall 243 - Extension of Institute of Law in Birzeit University)

8:30- 9:00 Registration and Reception
9:00 - 9:50 Opening Session • Prof Dr Khalil Hindi: President of Birziet University • H.E. Dr Salam Fayyad: The Prime Minister • H.E. Dr Safa Nasser Eldin: The Minister of Telecommunication and Information Technology • Mr Hasan Qasem: Palestinian Information Technology Association of companies (PITA) • Dr Mustafa Jarrar: The Palestinian e-Government Academy, Sina Institute - Birzeit University • H.E. Mr. Samir Hulileh CEO of PADICO HOLDING Company
10:00 - 10:20 Coffee Break
10:20 - 11:40 Keynote Speakers (Chair: Eng Sulieman Zuhairi) • Best International Practices in e-Government Security / Prof. David Chadwick (Kent University, UK) • The Importance of Implementing e-Government in Palestine and its Horizons / H.E. Dr Sabri Saidam (Adiviso rof the President of Palestine) • Zinnar - The e-Government Interoperability Framework / Dr Mustafa Jarrar (Sina Institute –Birziet Univeristy) • The Real Challenges facing Implementing e-Government in Palestine / H.E. Dr Mashour Abu Daka
11:40 -12:00 Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:00 Projects and Experiences Chair: Dr. Mahmoud Saheb (Hall 243) • Experience of Connecting Taxes Databases In Italy / Prof. Dr Paulo Bouquet, University of Trento, Italy • e-Payment Services / Eng Iyad Qumsieh	12:00 - 13:00 Governmental Initiatives Chair: Eng. Hazem Qawasmi (Hall 317) • Infrastructure Projects within the e-Government Framework / Mr Amjad Abu Zaid • Re-Engineering Processes for Better Public Services / Jihad Atiani	12:00 - 13:00 E-Government and Law Chair: Eng. Sulaiman Amarneh (Hall 343) • E-Transactions and E-Signature Law /Ms. Jumana Abed Rabeh and Mr. Florid Zorba • Important Laws for enabling e-Government Services / Dr Feras Melhem
13:00 - 13:40 Lunch Break
13:40 - 15:00 Projects and Experiences Chair: Eng. Safwan Al-Nazer (Hall 243) • The Banking Sector and the Future of e-Banking Services / Eng. Hani Amer • Experience in Connecting the Ministry of Interior with Other Ministries / Eng Mohammed Tamimi • Experience in Connecting the Ministry of Transportation and with the Police /Mr Majid Awad • Experience in Connecting Palestinian Courts / Mr Murad Rumman	13:40 - 15:00 Information Security Chair: Dr. Yahaih Al-Salkan (Hall 317) • Electronic Signature and the Reality of implementation / Prof David Chadwick • Government Information Security / Dr Haider Qleibo • The National Cybersecurity Strategy: A Guide to Effective Security / Eng. Rabi' Barakat	13:40 - 15:00 E-Government and Law Chair: Dr. Jamil Salem (Hall 343) • The Reality of Telecommunication Sector and its Relation to Law and e-Governance / Dr Samer AlFares - General Legal Advisor at Watania Mobile • The Legal bases of Information Technology and Communications in Palestine / Mr Haytham Al-Zubi, The Legal Advisor of Paltel Group
15:00 - 15:20 Coffee Break
15:20 - 16:30 Ministerial Discussion Panel – (Moderator : H.E. Dr Sabri Saidam ) • H.E. Minister of Finance: Prof. Dr Nabil Kasis. • H.E. Minister of Economy: Dr Jawad Naji. • H.E. Minister of Telecom and IT: Dr Safa Nasser Eldin. • H.E. Minister of Transportation: Prof. Dr Ali Zedan. • H.E. Minister of Local governence: Dr Khaled Al Qwasmi. • H.E. Minister of Labor: Dr Ahmad Majdalani. This panel aims to discuss the internal and external obstacles facing the implementation of e-services,and approaches to overcome them. Every minister will be given an opportunity to present the e-Government strategy at his/her ministry, followed by a discussion regarding: (i) Policies and obstacles the ministries are facing in providing e-services to citizens; (ii) policies and obstacles faced in data exchange with other ministries; (iii) future plans and policies for enhancing the use of technology as a platform for electronic services.
16:30 - 17:00 Press Release: Signing Memorandum of Understanding between Birzeit University and Palestinian Ministries