Experts Discuss How Information and Communications Technology is Transforming the World at Georgetown University
Information and communications technology (ICT) is transforming education, empowering communities, and promoting development around the world. By increasing the availability of information and knowledge in the most remote corners of the globe, ICT is helping to transform the development prospects of farmers, fishermen, home businesses, commercial startups, community service agencies and other organizations which have been underserved by traditional development efforts. Today’s development seeks to combine cutting-edge technology with the creative use of existing technologies so that citizens have the tools they need to take advantage of opportunities and solve critical social and economic problems.
Join us as we explore how ICT companies are going from the first mile to the last mile and beyond to transform the world.
WHO:
Panelists include:
• Catherine Stewart, Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications, Cisco Systems
• Glenn Strachan, Director for Special Initiatives, TechSoup Global
• Matthew Taylor, World Ahead Solutions Architect, Intel Corporation
• Wayan Vota, Senior Director of Partnerships, Inveneo
WHAT:
Beyond the Last Mile: How ICT is Transforming the World
Panel members will explore how information and communications technology (ICT) companies are transforming education, empowering communities, and promoting development around the world.
WHEN:
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
