OECD to Release Digital Economy and Society Outlook 2026
The report, arriving November 5, provides new benchmarks for global digital governance and policy.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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The OECD is set to release the second edition of its Digital Economy and Society Outlook 2026 on November 5, 2026. Secretary-General Mathias Cormann will present the report, which focuses on global digital priorities, policies, and governance, at the Tallinn Digital Summit.
Why it matters
The report provides a framework for understanding how international bodies coordinate digital governance and policy. Its release at the Tallinn Digital Summit signals current diplomatic priorities for digital infrastructure and market regulation.
The report is scheduled for release at 09:00 CET on November 5, 2026. Journalists can access the content via an embargo window starting 24 hours prior to the launch.
The players
OECD
An international organization of 38 member countries that develops evidence-based policy standards and governance frameworks for the global economy.
Mathias Cormann
The Secretary-General of the OECD, tasked with overseeing the organization's strategic direction and policy advocacy on the global stage.
The details
The Digital Economy and Society Outlook serves as a technical policy assessment, analyzing how nations structure digital markets and infrastructure. This second edition specifically evaluates global governance models and digital priorities for the coming years.
Timeline
November 5, 2026, 09:00 CET: Report publication and summit presentation.
The Tech Race
The OECD maintains its Outlook series as a primary research program for benchmarking how nations adopt and regulate emerging technologies. This release follows the inaugural report, setting a new milestone for standardizing international digital governance policies.
Industry stakeholders and policy professionals can access the report findings online starting at 09:00 CET on November 5, 2026. Media representatives may secure an embargoed copy by contacting the OECD media office at +33 1 45 24 97 00.
The takeaway
The report establishes the policy benchmark for international digital governance for the next cycle. Observers should track the recommendations presented by Secretary-General Cormann to anticipate shifting regulatory requirements in global technology markets.
Further reading
For broader trends in policy and digital infrastructure, visit the Artificial Intelligence section.
More information
To register for the event and monitor report updates, visit the Tallinn Digital Summit press registration page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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