Dmitry Ontoev is the Advisor to the Head of the Department of Information Technologies of Moscow (The Government of Moscow), where he oversees the Department’s work on national and international digital policies, as well as its collaboration with Russian regions and leading IT companies. 

Mr. Ontoev plays a key role in advancing the implementation of major Presidential Decrees of the Russian Federation related to digital transformation. His responsibilities include supporting Moscow’s achievement of critical performance indicators for regional executive leadership, guiding the rollout of the city’s regional initiatives under the national project «Data Economics and Digital Transformation of the State», and coordinating Moscow’s participation in national smart city and digital economy rankings and award programs. 

Mr. Ontoev leads efforts to enhance Moscow’s global engagement on smart city issues, including strengthening international partnerships, enhancing the city’s participation in global rankings and awards, and promoting its role in the development of digital technologies. He also represents Moscow at major Russian and international conferences on digitalization and smart cities.