Opening of the Green Digital Action track

Strengthening Collaborative Power for a Sustainable Digital Tech Industry 

November 14, 2024, 12:00-13:00
NGIC Pavilion

 
The Green Digital Action track at COP29 will launch with a high-level opening session, highlighting the pivotal role of technology in addressing environmental challenges. This event will showcase successful collaborations driving sustainable transformation. The interactive opening session will feature insights from industry leaders and showcase outcomes from the multi-stakeholder process, setting the stage for future GDA sessions.  

Speakers
Opening and welcoming remarks
H.E. Ms. Doreen Bogdan Martin, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union
H.E. Mr. Rashad Nabiyev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Azerbaijan
H.E. Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa, former President of the United Nations General Assembly

Keynotes
H.E. Mr. Borut Pahor, President of Slovenia 2012-2022, Prime Minister, 2008-2012
Ms. Ingrid Hoven, Managing Director, GIZ
Mr. Nadir Atayev, Member of ITU Youth Advisory Board

One year of Green Digital Action – Announcing the progress of the multi-stakeholder process across the thematic GDA pillars
Strategic Facilitator: Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union

Mr. Philippe Tuzzolino, Vice President Environment, Orange Group
Mr. Casey Torgusson, Global Program Manager – Connectivity, Cybersecurity, Digital and Climate, Digital Vice Presidency, Global Digital Transformation Department , World Bank
Mr. Ahmed Riad, Senior Director, Strategy and Industry Development, Huawei
Mr Bilel Jamoussi. Deputy Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU
Ms. Akanksha Sharma. Head of ClimateTech and Digital Utilities, GSMA
Mr. Alexandre Freire, Commissioner, National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), Brazil
Prof. Dr. Halil Hasar, Director of the Directorate of Climate Change, Türkiye
Mr. Kevin B Thompson, Chief Operating Officer, GeSI