Commissioner Oettinger in the United States to discuss the Digital Single Market strategy and other digital issues

Günther H. Oettinger, Commissioner for the Digital Economy and Society, will visit the United States from 7-11 October to the discuss the Digital Single Market strategy and other digital issues with representatives of the US government, the tech industry and other international organisations. Today and tomorrow in Washington, D.C., the Commissioner will meet US Deputy Secretary of Commerce Mr Bruce Andrews and will also speak with senior members of the World Bank, including in a panel discussion on creating an enabling environment for digital development. Next week, from 9-10 October in Seattle, the Commissioner will meet CEOs and top-level industry representatives from companies including Microsoft, Boeing and Amazon to discuss issues including the recent telecoms proposals, the data economy, the internet of things and the Commission’s plans to digitise industry. In New York, he will join roundtable discussions with the American Council on Germany and with the World Economic Forum.