Accelerating progress on the SDGs by empowering researchers and innovators to use data and AI
On 7 September 2022, the International Digital Health & AI Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) will present its work at the UN Headquarters in New York, showcasing its strategic approaches to bridge the digital health knowledge gap and accelerate progress on the SDGs.
Held from 1.15 pm - 2.30 pm in the ECOSOC Chamber (UN Headquarters) and co-sponsored by the Missions of Singapore and Switzerland, the event will feature an introduction by H.E. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th UNGA, followed by a high-level panel to discuss the issue of the digital divide in research and development, with focus on the digital health and artificial intelligence for health areas.
UNSG Envoy on Technology, Amb. Amandeep Singh Gill, will conclude the discussions by sharing his vision for accelerating the SDGs by empowering researchers and innovators to use data and AI.
Detailed program and registration (physical attendance only)
1.15 pm - Welcoming Remarks
H.E. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th General Assembly
1.20 pm - Opening Remarks
H.E. Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the UN
Mr Mark Seah, Deputy Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN
1.25 pm - Presentation of I-DAIR
Dr. Christoph Benn, I-DAIR Board Chair
1.35 pm - Panel Discussion
Dr. Päivi Sillanaukee, Ambassador for Health and Wellbeing, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland
Dr. Nnenna Nwakanma, Chief Advocate, World Wide Web Foundation
Mr. Derrick Muneene, Unit Head, Digital Health and Innovation Dept, WHO
Dr. Mehdi Snène, interim CEO, I-DAIR
Moderator: Mr. Steve Davis, Senior Strategy Advisory, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
2.15 pm - UNSG Tech Envoy’s Vision
Dr. Amandeep Singh Gill, UNSG Tech Envoy
2.25 pm - Closing Remarks
Dr. Christoph Benn, I-DAIR Board Chair
