The Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a hub of digital innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities to accelerate digital inclusion and transformation towards sustainable development and shared prosperity.
Government leaders, ministers, senior officials, digital experts and technology companies will come together at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial for Digital Inclusion and Transformation in Astana from September 3-5 to explore ways to accelerate digital innovation for sustainable development.
The conference, co-hosted by the Government of Kazakhstan and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), aims to promote more inclusive digital economies and societies in the region, as well as foster digital cooperation to bridge the digital divide, enhance digital connectivity, ensure strong digital skills training, and strengthen digital trust and security.
A major highlight will be the launch of ESCAP's Asia-Pacific Digital Transformation Report 2024. This edition will address the interplay between digital transformation and the climate crisis, and the role of digital applications in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.
The Astana Conference Centre is set to be a hub of activity this week with a range of plenary sessions, start-up and innovation exhibitions, side events, networking opportunities and signing of memorandums of understanding.
