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H.E. Deemah Al Yahya
Digital Cooperation Organization, Secretary-General
Speaker Bio
Deemah AlYahya is a tech diplomat and digital economy expert who serves as the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and a member of the 85ard of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property.
AlYahya is the founding Secretary-General of the DCO since her election in April 2021. The
DCO is the world's first standalone intergovernmental global organization focusing on accelerating digital transformation and advancing digital economy, while also empowering women and youth.
As the Secretary-General, AlYahya is an advisor, connecting heads of state, government ministers, and private sector digital economy leaders together. She facilitates multilateral, multistakeholder digital cooperation to bridge the gap, bringing together all digital economy key stakeholders to co-create and co-design high-impact initiatives leading to a world where every country, business, and person has a fair opportunity to prosper in an inclusive and sustainable digital economy.
AlYahya is an Edison Alliance champion for digital inclusion, advocating for equitable access to technology for all. As a Commissioner for the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, she is committed to fostering digital cooperation to ensure universal connectivity and bridge the digital divide.
A lifelong tech enthusiast with a passion for empowering women in the ICT sector. AlYahya founded Women Spark, a non-profit organization to enable developers, tech founders, and investors with the tools they need to grow, through training and mentorship.
AlYahya additionally serves on several boards, including SNB - Saudi National Bank, E-commerce council, and SAFCSP - The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming, and Drones.