Julia delivered a talk at this year’s Bahrain International eGovernment Forum , taking place from 9 – 11 April. This conference is one of the foremost events in the eGovernance calendar, uniting experts from all corners of the globe to share the latest developments and insights from ICT technologies, innovations and eGovernance initiatives. The Bahrain IT Expo is run in conjunction with the eGovernment forum, allowing the public and private sector with the opportunity to exhibit their products and showcase the latest trends and IT solutions. Julia presented a talk entitled ‘The Internet of Things and Open Data: A Gateway for Smart Cities’ as well as leading panel discussions on e-Participation and e-Innovation/Open Data.