Session
Sustainability & Environment
Digital Technologies to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Existing and New Technologies as Climate Solutions
OnePile
Donny Siu, Director, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center, Asia Pacific Tom Su, Student President of CrossKnow, student organization supported by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center, Asia Pacific Coco Kong, Public Policy Consultant, OnePile, Asia Pacific Wong Ka Kei, Operation Director, OnePile, Asia Pacific
Tom Su, Student President of CrossKnow, student organization supported by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center, Asia Pacific Coco Kong, Public Policy Consultant, OnePile, Asia Pacific David Ng, Youth Internet Governance Program Specialist, Civil Society, Asia Pacific
Donny Siu, Director, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Center, Asia Pacific
Wong Ka Kei, Operation Director, OnePile, Asia Pacific
Wong Ka Kei, Operation Director, OnePile, Asia Pacific
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Targets: In this Lightning Talk, the initiatives that we invited to share are aiming to: i) Promote digital inclusion of marginalized groups by creating new on/offline platforms that facilitate learning, empowering community members regardless of race, gender or age to access quality education. ii) Explore sustainable and innovative solutions to address education and environmental issues by connecting the online and offline worlds. Besides, this session also envisions promoting multi-stakeholder partnerships for long-term strategic cooperation.
Lightning Talk It consists of 2 parts. Part 1 is a showcase of 2 relevant initiatives, which is followed by a short Q&A session. Part 2 is a quick fireside chat exploring possible joint actions Session Structure Introduction (2min) PART 1: Topic 1 Showcase + Q&A (9min) Topic 2 Showcase + Q&A (9min) PART 2: Fireside Chat (10min)
This 30-minute lightning talk explores the intersection of digital divides, environmental sustainability, and youth entrepreneurship. Presenters will share their initiatives that are bridging the online and offline worlds, connecting communities, and fostering new opportunities for young entrepreneurs to make a difference in these crucial SDGs-related areas. The session also includes a 10 min fireside chat inviting stakeholders from the Internet Governance Community to collectively brainstorm potential innovative actions in promoting digital inclusion and environmental sustainability. Session structure Introduction (2min) Topic 1 Showcase + Q&A (9min) Topic 2 Showcase + Q&A (9min) Fireside Chat (10min) Showcase Topic Topic 1: Innovative Solutions for Digital Inclusion This talk will showcase an initiative focusing on innovative ways to address digital divides, particularly in marginalized communities. It will emphasise the role of young entrepreneurs in creating new and sustainable solutions to connect the online and offline worlds. Topic 2: Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs for Climate Action This talk will highlight a project that empowers young entrepreneurs to take climate action and build sustainable businesses. The presenter will discuss how the initiative encourages young people to use digital technology to address environmental challenges and bridge the digital divide.
On top of the onsite discussion and session structure outlined above, the online moderator will monitor incoming messages from remote participants and will pass the insights and questions to the presenters for interaction. For the fireside chat, we will also adopt online interaction tools such as Padlet, Lino, or Miro to collect ideas and insights from both onsite and remote participants. The idea wall will be projected on the screen at the meeting venue and in the video conference room, making the ideas visible both digitally and physically.