The first NEST – The Networked Society Forum – initiated and hosted by
Ericsson, will be conducted in Hong Kong from November 11-13.
Leaders and authorities from the ICT industry and governments will gather to
discuss how ICT can accelerate education and learning for everyone, everywhere.
The event is hosted by Ericsson’s president and CEO Hans Vestberg, whiile
guests include Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and
42nd president of the US; Chris Hughes, cofounder of Facebook; and Sir Harold
Kroto, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1996.
Delivering high-quality education to individuals in all corners of the world
using mobility, broadband and the cloud is on the agenda at NEST.
NEST aims to stimulate a meaningful and open discussion and to inspire both
participants and others around the world to take action.
“There is a whole world out there that would like to use their talents and
expertise to connect, collaborate and support learning,” said Facebook
co-founder Chris Hughes.
Though education is a fundamental human right, almost 70 million children
around the world do not attend school, according to UNESCO and UNICEF.
28 million children live in countries where conflict has destroyed schools and
communities. Elsewhere, millions of children leave school early without
acquiring the knowledge and skills that are crucial for a decent livelihood. As
a direct result, about 800 million adults lack basic literacy skills.
“Our society is getting more and more connected. The ICT industry has now
reached a point where it is possible to bring education and learning
opportunities to all, no matter where they are. It’s time to act to close the
education gap. Therefore, we are uniting influencers and people with the right
expertise to contribute to the goal of ensuring education for all,” said
Hans Vestberg, Ericsson’s President and CEO.
By Telecomlead.com Team
editor@telecomlead.com
