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Webinar ‘Towards Digital Transformation: Ensuring an Equitable and Inclusive Society’
June 17
Date & Time: 17th June 2025; 09:00-12:00 hrs. (GMT) / 14:00-17:00 hrs. (Pakistan Time)
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Digital connectivity is a cornerstone of economic growth and social empowerment. Emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), 5G & Next-Gen Connectivity, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, etc., offer groundbreaking solutions for socio-economic development. These modern day technologies and innovations have the potential to revolutionize connectivity, transform essential services, empower marginalized groups, promote gender equality in digital transformation, and accelerate sustainable development.
As we commemorate the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, this webinar will explore how can we shape a future where technology and innovation serves everyone by bridging divides and unlocking human potential.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), the webinar aims to bring on board technologists, innovators and policymakers, with the following objectives:
- Raise awareness on the significance of Digital Transformation and its socio-economic impact on various sectors, including education, healthcare, employment, and governance.
- Facilitate knowledge-exchange and sharing of best practices, case studies, and innovative solutions for leveraging digital technologies to facilitate socio-economic development.
- Discuss policy reforms to encourage innovation
- Promote multi-stakeholder collaboration to develop inclusive digital policies and infrastructure
Topics/Themes for Expert Talks
- Digital Transformation: Challenges & Opportunities e-Governance
- AI-Powered Solutions for Education, Healthcare, and Agriculture
- IoT & Smart Technologies for Underserved Communities
- 5G & Next-Gen Connectivity as a Catalyst for Digital Inclusion
- Blockchain for Financial & Social Inclusion
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Panel Discussion: on topics consistent with the theme for WTISD 2025, i.e. “Gender Equality in Digital Transformation”.
Expected Participation: Representatives of academia & research organizations, technology & industry leaders, government & policy makers, etc.
Registration for Online Participation: https://tinyurl.com/TDT17625
Contact Person:
Mr. Irfan Hayee
Additional Director (Programmes), COMSATS Secretariat.
Email: irfan@comsats.org
WhatsApp: +92-321-5384323