ICT Solutions for SDGs

Robots, Drones, Virtual Reality (VR), Applications and Online platforms are more than just “cool gadgets and tools” they can be used to contribute added value to humanity. Participate in the ICT Solutions for SDGs special track to learn and engage with individuals and organizations that are using technology to contribute specifically to one or more of the SDGs. Join us.

There will be three (3) enlightening panels under the ICT Solutions for SDGs track. Each of these panels will consist of pragmatic and solution-oriented individuals from unique organizations. Find more information on the panels and panelists below:

ICT SOLUTIONS FOR SDGs – FOCUS ON APPS & ONLINE TECHNOLOGY
(22nd March 9 am – 10:45 am) – Room K1
ICT SOLUTIONS FOR SDGs – FOCUS ON ROBOTS, DRONES & VIRTUAL REALITY (VR)
(22nd March 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm) – Room K1
ICT SOLUTIONS FOR SDGs – WOMEN IN ICT
(22nd March 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm) – Popov Room 2
ICT SOLUTIONS FOR SDGs – FOCUS ON APPS & ONLINE TECHNOLOGY:


This panel brings together diverse App and Online technology visionaries/entrepreneurs to discuss the concept and innovation of their technology and how it contributes to the advancement in line with the SDGs (see below the details of panelists and SDG alignment). A moderator will coordinate the panel to ensure interactive and engaging discussions among panelists and the audience.

ICT SOLUTIONS FOR SDGs – FOCUS ON ROBOTS, DRONES & VIRTUAL REALITY (VR):


This panel brings together diverse Robotics, Drones and VR visionaries/entrepreneurs to discuss the concept and innovation of their technology and how it contributes to the advancement in line with the SDGs (see below the details of panelists and SDG alignment). A moderator will coordinate the panel to ensure interactive and engaging discussions among panelists and the audience.

ICT SOLUTIONS FOR SDGs – WOMEN IN ICT:


This panel is organized to show the international community Female: Founders/Cofounders; CEOs; COOs and Executives of Tech-startups. These inspiring women will discuss and provide insights into their unique journey into the World of technology. They will share the following with the international community:

  • The story of their organization
  • Their journey into the tech industry
  • The reasons for engaging in the tech industry (planned or accidental?)
  • Their impacts in your chosen field
  • Their leadership experiences (the highs and lows)
  • Key victories and failures
  • And other experiences you would love to share.

Why Should I Join?

The human society has come a long way in terms of technological advancements, our curiosity has opened our world to new horizons and possibilities. From the prehistoric era to 2018 our curiosity has led to technological discoveries and inventions that have shaped the World we live in today. For example, curiosity:

  • empowered the prehistoric humans to discover and apply fire;
  • encouraged the invention of the wheel, paper, glass, windmills, thermometers, cameras, internet, computers etc.

Since the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 there are unique individuals and organizations that are harnessing the power of new technology to contribute added value to one or more of the 17 SDGs.

Participate and ignite your curiosity to use modern technology for the development of solutions for SDGs!