Manufacturing Day

9 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria

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Jason Slater

Chief AI, Digital, and Innovation Officer

UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

Vienna, Austria

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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialized UN agency working to help achieve inclusive and sustainable industrial development. Its primary objective is to help the countries, especially the developing and emerging economies, build competitive, resilient, and green industries that ensure economic growth and decent jobs. UNIDO is at the forefront of smart manufacturing as a force for sustainable, resilient development, helping industries, particularly in developing countries, to leverage cutting-edge technology to drive innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. In alignment with the Global Digital Compact, UNIDO enables equitable access to digital infrastructure, skills development, and responsible data governance. Through building a human-centric digital economy, UNIDO ensures that digitalization not only propels industrial greatness but also the broader development agenda, which helps nations thrive in the manufacturing future.
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About me

Jason is the Chief AI, Digital, and Innovation Officer at UNIDO, overseeing projects and programs related to AI, digital transformation, and innovation, with a key focus on the Digital Economy. He co-leads efforts under Objective 2 of the Global Digital Compact, which aims to advance inclusive and sustainable digital transformation.

Previously, Jason served as UNIDO’s Digitalization and Innovation Officer, spearheading the organization's digital and transformation initiatives and driving innovation solutions. His leadership emphasizes optimizing service delivery through digital solutions, collaborating closely with stakeholders to enhance processes and outcomes.

With extensive experience at UNIDO, Jason has held roles as the head of IT, strategic financial management, business transformation, and communications. Before joining UNIDO, he led finance management consulting in the UK public sector and served as head of finance at a large multinational corporation. Jason is a Chartered Management Accountant and holds an MBA.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Friday, 9 May 2025

13:00 - 16:00

Keynotes & Panel Discussions / BoostUp! East 2025 Award Ceremony

Location:Main Stage

In an increasingly interconnected world, industrial companies must look beyond their own walls to drive innovation and growth. Leading experts give insights how to leverage strategic partnerships for increased innovation and competitiveness.