Can We Use Emerging Technologies to Improve Development Outcomes?

London, UK - November 21 - RSVP Now

Every day we hear of new advances in technology solutions that hold promise to mitigate humanitarian crisis and improve lives in developing countries. The opportunities for change span the gamut of challenges that people face around the world, including:

Climate change adaptation education delivered via mobile phones
Informal settlement fire early warning via Internet of Things
Vocational training for youth via virtual reality simulations
Blood and medicine delivery via unmanned aerial vehicles

However, for every new technology solution, there are corresponding ethical issues we need to consider in the process of designing effective solutions. Starting with the Principles of Digital Development, we should be asking ourselves how we can ensure our constituents are able to use new innovations to be more adaptive and resilient themselves.

Please RSVP now to join these noted thought leaders in a lively debate exploring the promise, potential, and challenges of new technologies to improve development outcomes:

Lea Simpson, Founding Partner, Brink
Jian Yi Oh, VR for Development Product Owner, Accenture
Olly Parsons, Senior Market Engagement Manager, Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund, GSMA

We'll have hot coffee and catered breakfast treats for a morning rush but seating is limited so please RSVP now. Once we reach our 30-person capacity there will be a waiting list!

New Tech for Dev
Technology Salon London
8.30 – 10.30am
Thursday, November 21st, 2019
Accenture London
30 Fenchurch St (map)
London, EC3M 3BD
RSVP is required for attendance, and you will need to bring photo ID for access to the premises.

About the Technology Salon

The Technology Salon™ is an intimate, informal, and in-person, discussion between information and communication technology experts and international development professionals, with a focus on both:

Technology's impact on donor-sponsored technical assistance delivery, and
Private enterprise driven economic development, facilitated by technology.

Our meetings are lively conversations, not boring presentations. Attendance is capped at 35 people - and frank participation with ideas, opinions, and predictions is actively encouraged.

It's also a great opportunity to meet others motivated to employ technology to solve vexing development problems. Join us today!