Partner2Connect Annual Meeting 2023 and EQUALS Award Ceremony
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The P2C Annual Meeting (14:00-16:30 CET) will feature key discussions on connectivity for displaced people linked to the Global Refugee Forum 2023. We will also delve into the progress made on the implementation of selected pledges related to global connectivity, announce new pledges, and explore how digital technologies can contribute to combating the climate crisis and mobilizing commitments for the green and digital transitions.
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The 10th annual EQUALS in Tech Awards (16:30-17:30 CET) will be a celebration of those initiatives that are closing the gender digital divide. The award will be presented in the following categories: Access, Skills, Leadership in Tech, Leadership in SMEs and Research.
Distinguished guests and High-level representatives and pledge makers from government, industry, academia, civil society and other sectors will be in attendance, including:
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- H.R.H. Princess Beatrice of York
- H.E. Dr. Belete Molla Getahun, Minister of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia
- H.E. Minister Salima Monorma Bah, Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone
- H.E. Héctor Virgilio Alcántara, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
- H.E. Tsegab Kebebew Daka, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
- H.E. Carlos D. Sorreta, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
- H.E. Marie Chantal Rwakazina, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Rwanda to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
- Nicholas Mayencourt, Founder and Global CEO, Dreamlab
- Joakim Reiter, Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone
- John Giusti, Chief, Regulatory Officer, GSMA
- Teresa Hutson, CVP, Technology for Fundamental Rights, Microsoft
- Kelly T. Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR
- Joyce Dogniez, Vice-President, Empowerment & Outreach, ISOC
- Vicky Zhang, VP of Corporate Communications, Huawei
- Nathalie Schnelle, Senior Director, Global Government Affairs Business Development, SAP
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For any inquiries, please contact the P2C Secretariat at partner2connect@itu.int.
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