Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) is set to host the 18th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology in Social Security (ICT 2027), the world's leading event dedicated to leveraging technology to advance social security systems. The conference is held once every three years.
ADPF, in collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA), will host the conference from 6 to 8 April 2027. The event is expected to bring together more than 500 Chief Executives Officers, Chief Information Officers, ICT managers and experts from social security institutions representing over 100 countries, reflecting the UAE's growing global standing and its influential role in fostering regional and international dialogue on the future of pension and social security systems.
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) announced its selection of Abu Dhabi Pension Fund to host and organize this global event during the ISSA Bureau meeting held at the United Nations' International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters in Geneva from 22 to 23 June. The meeting brought together leaders and representatives of social security and pension institutions from around the world. The decision underscores the UAE's leadership in digital transformation and government innovation, as well as Abu Dhabi Pension Fund's extensive expertise and pioneering practices in enhancing services and improving the efficiency of pension and social security systems.
Held under the theme Advancing service delivery through technology-driven transformation for inclusive social security, the conference will serve as a global platform to explore the future of social security in light of rapid technological advancements and to discuss the role of technology in supporting institutional transformation and developing more efficient, proactive, and inclusive service models.
The conference will feature high-level panel discussions addressing key topics including Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Security, alongside specialised sessions covering data, customer experience, and technological innovation. It will also include interactive workshops that enable participants to gain practical insights into emerging tools and real-world applications. In addition, an innovation exhibition will showcase best practices in the use of Advanced Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, with the aim of strengthening international cooperation among policymakers and social security institutions, shaping the sector's future direction, and advancing more agile and sustainable service systems.
His Excellency Khalaf Abdulla AlHammadi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, confirmed that Abu Dhabi's successful bid to host the conference reflects the international confidence placed in the UAE and the Fund's advanced position in digital transformation, service excellence, and the adoption of global best practices.
He said: "Hosting this global event presents an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise with social security institutions from around the world, while showcasing pioneering experiences in harnessing technology and innovation to enhance services and improve customer experience. It also reaffirms the fund's commitment to supporting efforts to build more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready pension and social security systems."
He added that hosting the conference in Abu Dhabi further reinforces the emirate's position as a global destination for dialogue and knowledge exchange in the fields of pension and social security. It will also provide a platform to showcase the UAE's pioneering achievements in digital transformation and government innovation to a distinguished audience of international experts and decision-makers.
