IGF 2023 Lightning Talk #99 Technological innovations and sustainable development: how can internet of things & AI help solve global challenges?

Time
Tuesday, 10th October, 2023 (00:30 UTC) - Wednesday, 11th October, 2023 (01:00 UTC)
Room
Room H
Subtheme

Sustainability & Environment
Digital Technologies to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (Poland)
Mr. Jacek Bukowicki, expert, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (POLAND, a governmental agency), experienced moderator and speaker, educator, researching, supporting and working for innovation, startup and hightech ecosystem since 2007. Mr. Przemyslaw Nowakowski opens the line of communication between startups, investors, and various stakeholders to get projects done. With over 20 years in both public and private sectors, Przemyslaw has experience in management, financing, professional development, strategic implementation, and company collaboration. Przemyslaw has managed projects at Medical University of Lodz, Heimdall Combat Systems, and Lodz Special Economic Zone. Multiple awarded innovator (KIDE Taiwan, EIT, Brussels Innova, Concours Lépine etc.). Mr. Nowakowski has published in: MDPI Applied Sciences (Air Pollution Associates with Cancer Incidences in Poland Tuśnio,Fichna,Nowakowski,Tofiło; Special Issue Air Pollution—Measurement Methods, Exposure, and Health Determinants). Currently he is developing the innovation ecosystem framework for Lodz Special Economic Zone, Re_connect space, 5g Lab and T22H Makerspace for startups.

Speakers

Mr. Jacek Bukowicki, expert, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (POLAND, a governmental agency), experienced moderator and speaker, educator, researching, supporting and working for innovation, startup and hightech ecosystem since 2007. Mr. Przemyslaw Nowakowski opens the line of communication between startups, investors, and various stakeholders to get projects done. With over 20 years in both public and private sectors, Przemyslaw has experience in management, financing, professional development, strategic implementation, and company collaboration. Przemyslaw has managed projects at Medical University of Lodz, Heimdall Combat Systems, and Lodz Special Economic Zone. Multiple awarded innovator (KIDE Taiwan, EIT, Brussels Innova, Concours Lépine etc.). Mr. Nowakowski has published in: MDPI Applied Sciences (Air Pollution Associates with Cancer Incidences in Poland Tuśnio,Fichna,Nowakowski,Tofiło; Special Issue Air Pollution—Measurement Methods, Exposure, and Health Determinants). Currently he is developing the innovation ecosystem framework for Lodz Special Economic Zone, Re_connect space, 5g Lab and T22H Makerspace for startups.

Onsite Moderator

Mr. Jacek Bukowicki, expert, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development

Online Moderator

Ms. Karolina Okreglak-Hoty, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development

Rapporteur

Ms. Karolina Okreglak-Hoty, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development

SDGs

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Targets: 9.1. Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all; 9.2. Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

Format

Interview / Fire chat

Duration (minutes)
30
Language
English
Description

Technological innovations and sustainable development: Discussion on the role of technological innovations in achieving sustainable development goals. How to make a valuable use of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, NFTs & e-commerce to solve global challenges such as climate change, poverty and access to education. In the session we will talk about the impact of modern technologies on the implementation of the circular economy in the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises and the challenges faced by such a transformation. We'll focus on trying to define when the digital maturity of the company is favorable and when it is an obstacle in changes from linear to circular economy. We'll show which trends and technologies will significantly contribute to the implementation of sustainable development with an emphasis on reducing consumption and more efficient use of resources.

1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? The Interview will be hosted onsite and we will allow interaction with attendees (audience) thru enabling Q&A session, questions submitted online. 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session. We plan to use an audience interaction tool eg. SLIDO (https://www.slido.com/) designed to help engage participants with live polls, Q&As, etc.