Who should attend?

The Open Group provides a space for leaders to collaborate, share insight, and help shape the future of Digital Transformation. Enterprise Architects, IT and digital leaders, HR and L&D teams, and organizations looking for structured approaches to skills and professional development.

This practical workshop explores how the Open Professions Program helps organizations build skilled, future-ready teams through role-based certification in Architecture, IT, and Data Science.

Participants will learn how the program works, how certification supports capability building, and how it links workforce skills to business needs. The session will include real examples from organizations using the program, along with insights from certified professionals on career development and real-world application.

Morning

This half-day, in-person session is designed for business and technology leaders leading Digital Transformation.

The session will introduce the Open Digital Transformation™ Forum, its purpose, priorities, future plans, and how it supports organizations in navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape. It will also feature perspectives on how governments are responding to technological change, alongside a panel discussion on the role of open standards in building secure, connected, and future-ready digital systems. 

Speakers will explore how Open Standards support modular platforms, shared capabilities, and innovation across data, cloud, and AI environments.

Afternoon

Member-Only meeting for Members of The Open Group Open Digital Transformation™ Forum (ODXF).