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Young Innovators take the stage at ITU Telecom World 2014
Technology and innovation for social good on display in Doha
Doha, 10 December 2014 – In a parallel programme of
workshops, sessions, pitching and collaborations, the ITU Telecom World 2014
Young Innovators Competition winners joined winners of the 2013 edition and
start-ups from local and global partner organizations to set their own agenda on
technology and innovation with a clear social dimension.
The programme kicked off with joint participation in the ShapeMENA event
organized by the World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper community, 3 – 4 December.
The Young Innovators attended panel sessions on ‘Trends and Challenges facing
young Arabs’, ‘Media Empowerment for Social Change Makers’, ‘Fuelling High
Impact Philanthropy through Technology’, the ‘Future of Jobs’, and ‘Inspiring
Positive Social Change’.
Learning experiences continued with two days of workshops from prominent
local universities, including a visit to the state-of-the-art Qatar Science and
Technology Park.
During ITU Telecom World 2014, 7 – 10 December, the Young Innovators hosted
the ‘Young Influencers Day’ and the ‘Start-up Day’, two thematic events aimed at
bringing the young participants together to solidify a distinct programme and
voice. In addition, the Creative Conversations on the event show floor provided
further opportunities for the young innovators competition winners to engage
with the greater debate at ITU Telecom World and to participate in
inter-disciplinary discussions on wearable technology, co-creation, and ICTs and
sports.
Highlights included sessions on ‘Financing for Start-ups’, a master class in
‘Intellectual Property’, and a pitching session. Before an audience of
delegates, peers, and investors, the Young Innovators presented their winning
projects and responded to questions on their feasibility. The day concluded with
a networking reception and informal chat between participants and the audience.
“These talented young people – digital natives– bring fresh perceptions,
insights and innovations into the global ICT ecosystem,” said ITU
Secretary-General Hamadoun I. Touré. “They truly represent the future.”
The Young Innovators Competition onsite programme at ITU Telecom World
provided an unprecedented opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas,
engaging more young stakeholders in new and innovative ways. New collaborations
have been set in motion for an even more eventful Young Innovators Programme at
next year’s edition of ITU Telecom World that will take place 12 – 15 October
2015 in Budapest, Hungary.
For further information on the Young Innovators Programme and
Competition, please see
http://telecomworld.itu.int/take-part/young-innovators/
Note for media: Videos and photos from ITU Telecom
World 2014 are available.
Videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpoIPNlF8P2N0iBXOtP2bD5_u-8xy_Pba
Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/itupictures/collections/72157630527796340/
For more information, please see
http://telecomworld.itu.int/
or contact:
Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations and Public Information
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