Global Leaders and Innovators Converge at the DigiBridge Side Event at the 2024 UN STI Forum

2024-05-04 16:42:38

World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) is delighted to announce the DigiBridge Side Event at the 2024 UN STI Forum, a virtual side event to the ninth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (UN STI Forum). The event is scheduled to take place virtually on May 9, 2024, from 18:15 to 19:45.

Aligned seamlessly with the overarching theme of the 2024 UN STI Forum, "Science, technology, and innovation for reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions", the DigiBridge program embodies a strategic response to the pressing global need for nurturing digital competencies.

The event will be accessible worldwide, enabling remote participation and ensuring extensive reach. Join us to be part of the change and help shape the future direction of global digital education.

The forum will commence with opening remarks from eminent dignitaries, including:

- H.E. Mr. António Guterres,Secretary -General of the United

- H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis,President of the General Assembly

- H.E. Ms. Paula Narvaez,President of ECOSOC

- H.E. Mr. Li Junhua,United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs

- H.E. Mr. Muhammadou M. o. Kah,Chairman of the UN CSTD and Vice Chair of the WDTA Education Council

- H.E. Ms. Joyeeta Gupta,Co-chair, Secretary General's 10-Member-Group of High-level Representatives of Scientific Community, Civil Society and Private Sector

- H.E. Mr. Carlos Henrique Brito Cruz， Co-chair, Secretary General’s 10-Member-Group of Highlevel Representatives of Scientific Community, Civil Society and Private Sector

DigiBridge Side Event Opening Remarks and Speeches :

- H.E. Tshilidzi Marwala, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, President of the United Nations University

- H.E. Peter Major, Vice Chairman of the UN CSTD and Founding Chairman of WDTA

- H.E. Mr. Muhammadou M. o. Kah,Chairman of the UN CSTD and Vice Chair of the WDTA Education Council

- Prof. Yale Li, Executive Chairman WDTA

- Naria K. Santa Lucia，General Manager, Digital Inclusion and US Community Engagement, Microsoft Philanthropies

- Dr.Amit Elazari,Co-Founder & CEO, OpenPolicy

- Dr. Cari L. Miller，Co-founder and Board Chair at the AI Procurement Lab

- Zhifeng HAO, President of Shantou University

- Mudi XU,Executive Director and Assis-tant to the President of WDTA

- Anyu WANG,CTO of Global Education and Talent Development, WDTA

- Kate Gilchrist，VP of Global Strategy at Pateo

The DigiBridge event highlights the critical role of innovative educational solutions in shaping a resilient digital economy, particularly through the lens of AI-driven training programs. This special forum will address bridging the current global talent gap and empowering developing countries to fully leverage digital technologies for sustainable growth.

Professionals, academics, and students interested in the transformative power of technology in education and development are encouraged to register and participate in this groundbreaking event. It represents a unique opportunity to engage with global thought leaders and policymakers dedicated to advancing sustainable development goals through science, technology, and innovation.

Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8frioZvLPIi4v84VIw_3mAxg4nYZM0-DulfkIVkwTgfSnLA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Learn more about the UN STI Forum 2024：https://sdgs.un.org/tfm/STIForum2024

For more information or media inquiries, please contact:

Yuyu Chen

Geneva Office Manager and Marketing Manager of WDTA

yuyu.chen@wdtacademy.org

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