09:00 - 09:15
Opening Remarks
Master of Ceremony: Nevine Tewfik, Vice-Chair, ITU-T SG5 I Senior International Relations Expert, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt
- Bilel Jamoussi, Chief of Study Groups, TSB, ITU
- Eiman Farouk , Vice-chairman, ITU-T-Study Group 5, Head, Environmental Effects Division, TPRA, Sudan
09:15 - 10:30
Session 1: Sustainable Digital transformation in the Arab Region – Challenges and Opportunities This session will examine the latest trends of digital transformation in the Arab region. Panelists and speakers from the region will share their insights and experiences on using digital solutions and building inclusive infrastructure to accelerate progress towards sustainability and recovery of the global pandemic.
Moderator:
Bilel Jamoussi , Chief of ITU-T Study Groups, ITU
- Nibal Idlebi , Chief of Innovation, UN-ESCWA [ Presentation ]
Nada Laabidi , Senior Expert, Project Managment Officer, Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization (AICTO): "AICTO’s role towards Sustainable Digital Future in the Arab region" [ Presentation ] Erlijn van Genuchten , Changemaker in the field of sustainable living, Cyber security expert, and Member of the Task Force on Digitalization in Energy of the Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency [ Presentation ]
Questions & Answers 10:30 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 11:55
Session 2: Circularities and sustainability in cities, communities and regions The circular economy plays a significant role in reducing the environment impacts of technologies. The circular economy concept can be extended beyond the economic sphere to a wider context such as cities and regions, providing a powerful framework for improving their sustainability. This session will examine this latest trend and other related topics such as sustainability passport.
Moderator:
Leonidas Anthopoulos , Professor, University of Thessaly, Greece
Hossam Allam , Regional Director for Sustainable Growth, Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE): "Urban Mines - The Other Side of Digital Transformation" [ Presentation ]
Questions & Answers 11:55 - 12:00
Closing Remarks
- Eiman Farouk , Vice-chairman, ITU-T-Study Group 5, Head, Environmental Effects Division, TPRA, Sudan