BEYOND Virtual presents world-class entrepreneurs, scientists, global investors, and tech experts to share with us the trends of technology, investments, and the impact of each industry in shaping the world we live in today and the future.

Based on the theme of BEYOND Expo – ‘What’s Next?’, keynote speaker and panel experts will be talking about the trends of technology, investments, and the impact of each industry in shaping the world we live in today and the future.

BEYOND Virtual kicked off last week with BEYOND Virtual Opening, featuring keynotes and panel discussions on important themes such as global investments, retail, NFTs, and a closer look at Vietnam’s startup landscape, as well as Thailand’s “soonicorns.”

This week, BEYOND Virtual continues with informative and engaging panels focusing on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, smart retail, and insights into innovation in the Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, and Pakistan. See the schedule below:

Panel: How would the UN leverage technologies for SDGs: Conversations among technology leaders in the UN system

The United Nations (UN) makes a concerted effort to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out in the 2030 agenda. Technology and innovation undoubtedly play a key role. Each UN organization, due to its different mandates, approaches technology and innovation from its unique angle.

The panel will feature technology leaders in UN Secretariat, UNDP, and UNOPS. They will share their fascinating work in how they leverage technology and innovation for SDGs.

Details: How would the UN leverage technologies for SDGs: Conversations among technology leaders in the UN system

Panel: Startups Driving Inclusive Innovation in The Philippines

A maturing startup and innovation ecosystem has seen old money in the Philippines opening up treasure chests to support new businesses and business models. Will the availability of such capital be the key to accelerating innovations in the country toward building products and solutions with global impact?

Details: Startups Driving Inclusive Innovation in The Philippines

Panel: Building Resilience: How does Innovation Empower Malaysian Businesses to Boost the Economy?

In the face of uncertainties due to the global pandemic, Malaysians see innovation as a necessity to boost the recovery of Malaysian businesses, and ultimately the economy. Organized by WORQ, this panel will discuss the changes and opportunities that arose during the pandemic via tech innovation in Malaysia.

Details: Building Resilience: How does Innovation Empower Malaysian Businesses to Boost the Economy?

Panel: In Japan and Globally: How Can We Create New Growth Opportunities Through Global Open Innovation?

Co-hosted with our global partner, SAMURAI INCUBATE INC., we are going to zoom in on Japan, the second-largest economy in East Asia, to discuss how global firms can create new growth opportunities through global open innovation.

Details: In Japan and Globally: How Can We Create New Growth Opportunities Through Global Open Innovation?

Panel: Pakistan: Bridging the South and Southeast Asia Startup and Innovation Ecosystems

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s economy has performed beyond expectations, resulting in a 3.94 percent economic growth rate this fiscal year, compared to a revised negative 0.47 percent in the previous year. Just recently, it is looking to double its IT industry in two years by setting up dedicated tech zones across the country to make up for the lost opportunities on tech booms as seen in their neighboring countries. What are the tech innovations that we should look out for as more initiatives, policies, and support from the government are put into place?

Details: Pakistan: Bridging the South and Southeast Asia Startup and Innovation Ecosystems

Panel: Smart Manufacturing: How Industry 4.0 is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing in Germany and China

Co-hosted with SmartFactory Kunshan, this panel focuses on the innovation landscape of smart manufacturing in Germany and China. The industrial experts from both countries are going to talk about the high-tech development, engagement and upcoming trends in the field of manufacturing and IIoT.

Details: Smart Manufacturing: How Industry 4.0 is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing in Germany and China

Watch the above panels across the week here. Click to check out the FULL virtual programs.

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BEYOND Expo on-site event will be held on December 2 to 4, 2021 at the Venetian Macao Convention and Exhibition Centre. See you there!

 

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