Digital innovators and entrepreneurs Wednesday, 18 September 2024 : 14:00 – 15:15 Young entrepreneurs will present their groundbreaking products and services in the field of digital technologies

Digital innovators and entrepreneurs Wednesday, 18 September 2024 : 14:00 – 15:15 Young entrepreneurs will present their groundbreaking products and services in the field of digital technologies and applications. This session highlights how innovative solutions are being designed to enhance digital skills in developing countries. The speakers will showcase projects that bridge the digital divide, empowering communities with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital age. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in deploying digital transformation initiatives in developing regions, and how these young leaders are making a tangible impact on communities. This session will address the following topics: The role of young innovators in shaping the digital future. Showcase of innovative products and services designed to enhance digital skills / Case studies from various developing countries demonstrating real-world impact. Overcoming challenges: strategies for scaling digital skill development projects in resource-limited settings. share insights on the obstacles faced in implementing digital education initiatives. Q&A session to discuss potential partnerships, funding opportunities, and future projects. Moderator Ms Amani Alkhiami Advisor Global Compact Network Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) Panelists Ms Aashna Taneja Lead, Program & Evaluation Labhya India (Republic of) Enabling children in the Indian education system to become effective learners Mr Segun Ogunwale EdTech Practitioner, Co-Founder/CEO Bridgia Meet Kiki – a Digital Skills for Employability Awareness and Assessment Chatbot for Students Ms Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh Founder IBTKRGO, 4Health EDU Jordan IBTKRGO-Innovators are born here Ms Lella Violet Halloum Digital Changemaker & Global Student Outreach Lead IBM Z Digital Innovators and Entrepreneurs Skills for a safe and secure use of digital technologies and online information Wednesday, 18 September 2024 : 15:45 – 17:00 With the rapid increase in cybersecurity threats, digital identity theft, the spread of misinformation, hate speech, cyberbullying and gender-based violence on the Internet, etc., Governments across the world are increasingly concerned about the safe and secure use of digital technologies and online information. In particular, the role of social media and the risks it carries for citizens and society have gained significant attention over the past years and prompted policy makers to implement policies and standards as well as share best practices. This session will explore how such risks could be addressed and mitigated through digital education and skills development programmes. It will feature various stakeholders and showcase best practice examples of how to educate citizens on the safe and secure use of online information. Moderator Ms Natia Kukuladze Commissioner Georgian National Communications Commission Georgia Panelists Mr David Wright CEO SWGfL and Director UK Safer Internet Centre United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Ms Rūta Jašinskienė Cybersecurity Capacity Building Expert NRD Cyber Security Lithuania (Republic of) Mr Guy Ngambeket Director and Board Member ISC2 Mr Datuk Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin Deputy Managing Director MCMC Malaysia Mr Najib Mokni Programme Specialist for Communication and Information Sector UNESCO office to the Gulf States and Yemen Biography

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Young entrepreneurs will present their groundbreaking products and services in the field of digital technologies and applications. This session highlights how innovative solutions are being designed

Young entrepreneurs will present their groundbreaking products and services in the field of digital technologies and applications. This session highlights how innovative solutions are being designed to enhance digital skills in developing countries. The speakers will showcase projects that bridge the digital divide, empowering communities with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital age. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in deploying digital transformation initiatives in developing regions, and how these young leaders are making a tangible impact on communities. This session will address the following topics: The role of young innovators in shaping the digital future. Showcase of innovative products and services designed to enhance digital skills / Case studies from various developing countries demonstrating real-world impact. Overcoming challenges: strategies for scaling digital skill development projects in resource-limited settings. share insights on the obstacles faced in implementing digital education initiatives. Q&A session to discuss potential partnerships, funding opportunities, and future projects. Moderator Ms Amani Alkhiami Advisor Global Compact Network Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) Panelists Ms Aashna Taneja Lead, Program & Evaluation Labhya India (Republic of) Enabling children in the Indian education system to become effective learners Mr Segun Ogunwale EdTech Practitioner, Co-Founder/CEO Bridgia Meet Kiki – a Digital Skills for Employability Awareness and Assessment Chatbot for Students Ms Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh Founder IBTKRGO, 4Health EDU Jordan IBTKRGO-Innovators are born here Ms Lella Violet Halloum Digital Changemaker & Global Student Outreach Lead IBM Z

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