The Nigeria Computer
Society (NCS) has disclosed that its 13th International Conference, would be
holding in Abuja from July 18 to 20, 2017, reports ITRealms.
NCS, ITRealms reports,
is the national platform advancing Information Technology Sciences and
Practices in the country.
The Executive
Secretary at NCS, Mr. Iyiola Ayoola, told ITRealms
that the society intends to explore and recommend ways in which IT innovation
can address the local and global dimensions of sustainable development.
“NCS keeps advocating
strongly for strategic focus on IT to meet the nation’s present and future
developmental needs. The challenges require innovative IT oriented models,
responses and culture and NCS is taking leadership in organizing the first ever
national event dedicated to tech innovation for sustainable development in
Nigeria,” he said.
According to him, the
theme of this year conference is “Information Technology Innovation for
Sustainable Development” stressing that IT industry players, academics,
researchers and thought leaders have been invited to speak, engage and proffer
solutions based on this theme and associated sub-themes.
He also said that strategic
IT interventions open up more opportunities and provide novel, smart options to
resolve pressing challenges and foster the realization of Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Without
deliberate strategy IT actually hinders sustainability. NCS is of the belief that
through innovative approaches challenges can in fact be turned into opportunities.
“Attention will be
paid to IT innovation for economic development, governance, gender diversity,
social inclusion, youth empowerment and environmental opportunities. Activities
will raise awareness on the role of ICT as a tool and a key catalyst for
achieving the SDGs,” he said.
The event, he said, is
a content rich event with focus on relevance and impact, stakeholders from
government, industry, academia, the United Nations, multilateral agencies,
International organisations, youth groups and civil society will come
together to provide answers and solutions in this most important area. Some of
our resource persons who develop and run outstanding initiatives that are
changing society in fundamental ways include Seun Onigbinde, co-founder and Lead
Partner, BudgIT, Dr. Ghaji Ismaila
Bello, Director General, National
Population Commission, Dr. Yerima Peter Tarfa Director, Department of Climate
Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, Maryam Lawan Gwadabe, Founder Blue Hub
and CEO, Blue Sapphires, Abdul-Hakeem
Ajijola, Executive Chairman, Consultancy Support Services (CS2) Ltd, etc.
“A much anticipated session
will address how new disruptive technologies can help the cause of sustainable
development. While other sessions include: the Youth Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Platform, Plenary and Parallel Sessions, Academic and Research
Sessions, Technical Sessions, IT competitions for students, Exhibition and
Products Launch, Public Sector ICT Showcase, Presidential Dinner, Induction of
New Members, Fellows’ Forum and the Annual General Meeting,” Ayoola told ITRealms.
Further, he said, the Director
General of NITDA, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami is hosting while Minister of
Communications, Barr. Adebayo Shittu is the Chief Host.
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