In today’s rapidly evolving world, technological advancements have become a catalyst for significant changes in various industries and sectors. This has opened up exciting possibilities for individuals to develop new skills, explore innovative career paths, and contribute to the growing digital economy.

To take a closer look, the EU Tech Chamber (EUTECH) SDG Alliance organized a webinar on June 15, 2023. The topic under discussion was, “Technological Advancements for Creation of Job Opportunities”.

The webinar started off with a brief overview of the organization and a formal introduction of the panelists by Mr. Osama Ali, who is the coordinator of the SDG Alliance.

The panelists for today’s event were:
·        Dr Renuka Thakore, Founder of the Global Sustainable Futures,
·        Mr. David Redondo Diaz, CEO at Airquatic,
·        Ms. Eseosa Joy Sowemimo, Lecturer at Benign University,
·        Ms. Marie Zamecnikova, Director at Marie Olivie Ltd,
·        Mr. Adetoyese Adedokun, Director at Maycode,
·        Mr. Surya Jeedigunta, CEO at SmartVolt Energy Solutions.

During the webinar, the speakers delved into the profound impact brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This revolution has significantly expedited the integration of technologies and redefined the boundaries between humans and machines in various sectors and regions. The discussion centered around the dynamic advancements taking place in the job market, with specific emphasis on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and robotics.

Furthermore, the speakers provided valuable insights into the critical components of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), which focuses on fostering decent work and promoting economic growth.

We want to thank our respectable speakers for their informed insights on this much-needed topic. Moreover, special thanks to Mr. Osama Ali for moderating the webinar and distributing Tree-Certificates to the panelists.

Above all, sincere thanks to all our attendees – your comments, compliments, and questions.

Stay tuned for our next SDGs Alliance webinar on July 13, 2023, about “Regenerative Agriculture: Feeding the World Sustainably”.