2018 International Tech4Dev Conference

Prof. Amer Kanan reviewed the event of 2018 Tech4Dev Conference which will be hold in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The Tech4Dev Conference is the biennial flagship event of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development hosted by CODEV at EPFL. The Conference focuses on the potential of technology solutions to advance inclusive social and economic development in the Global South. Moreover, Tech4Dev 2018 puts the challenges and the potential of the Global South in the center of discussions reflected by its title Voices of the Global South. Indeed, even though the Sustainable Development Goals apply globally, the needs in terms of access to health and financial services, functioning education systems and sustainable urban and natural ecosystems are undeniably more significant in the Global South. In this perspective, it is crucial to listen to and support stakeholders from the regions who are facing these challenges.

The Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is pleased to invite Dr. Amer A. Kanan to visit the EPFL campus in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The purpose of this visit is to attend the International UNESCO Conference on Technologies for Development taking place from 27-29 June 2018 at EPFL (Tech4Dev 2018) Dr. Kanan is scheduled to Co-Lead the Session: ICTs for Environment.

Prof. Kanan contributed to a high level of the presented submissions but submitting 8 reviews, and he was committed with his support for this event which he got acknowledged for this prominent support.