Meet Craig Meyer, a dynamic leader in ICT and Digital Communication, currently serving as the Director of Special Projects and Innovation at the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies in Pretoria, South Africa. With over 25 years of experience and a diverse educational background including a BA Honours degree in International Relations, an Honours degree in Visual Communication from the AAA School of Advertising, and a Management diploma from the Cape University of Technology, Craig is a seasoned professional at the forefront of technological innovation.Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economic Studies at WITS, Craig's passion for continuous learning and exploration is limitless. His expertise lies in strategic ICT planning and implementation within the national government sector, focusing on fostering growth and development in the SMME ICT industry.Notable among Craig's achievements is his role as the project leader behind the groundbreaking Digitech ICT SMME program, which garnered global recognition with a prestigious award at the 2023 G20 Conference in India. The program has since been nominated for the esteemed 2024 WSIS Award for e-Business, further solidifying Craig's reputation as a trailblazer in the field.Having previously served as a technical advisor to the Minister of Telecommunications, Craig has a wealth of experience cultivating government-corporate partnerships and crafting innovative digital communication strategies. With a strong foundation in ICT coupled with a forward-thinking approach, Craig continues to make significant strides in shaping the digital landscape of South Africa and beyond. Craig was recently tasked by the DCDT to serve on the ITU Metaverse Focus Task Group which has developed the framework and laid the foundation for the Metaverse globally.Craig was the Communication and Marketing Director of the Local Organising Committee for the World Table Tennis Championships which was held in Durban in 2023. Craig is the current number one Gauteng North player in table tennis. He is a published author of a collection of short stories called Poison Pens.