During a period when digital connectivity rivals basic utilities in importance, there’s an immense potential for digital transformation to address the global growth gap: the widening economic disparity between developed and developing nations. This conversation reaches beyond any single nation and has the goal of drafting a universal blueprint to ensure digital inclusivity across the developing world. Focused on expanding internet access to underserved areas, enhancing digital literacy, and creating accessible digital platforms, the dialogue targets the dual challenge of technological advancement and socio-economic disparity. Drawing from global examples, responders to the challenge will explore how equitable access to digital technologies can catalyze socio-economic development, opening insights into bridging the global growth gap and building a more digitally empowered and inclusive world for all who occupy it. 

Moderator

Jared Carney

Founder and CEO, Lightdale LLC

Speakers

Runa Alam

Co-Founding Partner and CEO, Development Partners International

Monica Brand Engel

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Quona Capital

Stefan Lindstrom

Ambassador, Digitalization and New Technologies, Foreign Affairs of Finland

V Shankar

CEO and Co-Founder, Gateway Partners

Shivani Siroya

CEO and Founder, Tala