Empowering Digital Futures: Digital for Planet at the INPACE Symposium in Seoul, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷
In an impactful gathering of digital experts and policymakers, the INPACE Symposium in Seoul set the stage for advancing digital cooperation between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region. At the forefront of this initiative, Digital for Planet played a central role in maximizing the impact and visibility of the event. Leading the communication and engagement strategy, the Digital for Planet team facilitated impactful exchanges and shared insights, interviews, and discussions that amplified the symposium’s key takeaways.
Funded under Horizon Europe, INPACE aims to build resilient digital partnerships between the EU and key nations in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on digital education, skills, and policy innovation.
Hosted by Sejong University, the two-day symposium brought together stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to explore transformative advancements in digital technology, bridging continents and fortifying collaboration between the EU, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, along with cooperation with India within the Trade and Technology Council framework.
Monique Calisti, President and Founder of Digital for Planet, took to the stage at the 14th International Conference on ICT Convergence (ICTC) preceding the Seoul event, speaking on sustainable connectivity—a core area of our vision for a responsible digital transformation.
Sustainable Connectivity as the Backbone of Digital Transformation
The event emphasized sustainable connectivity as a cornerstone of digital transformation, underscoring that technological advancements must align with environmental and social goals to truly drive progress. A prime example of this vision was the concept of Smart Cities, presented as dynamic ecosystems where IoT, AI, and digital infrastructure converge to create more resilient, efficient, and inclusive urban environments.
Dr. Monique Calisti advocated for a development model that transcends purely technological objectives, calling instead for an approach that is multi-stakeholder and holistic. This paradigm, she explained, must encompass societal and environmental needs to ensure that digital progress benefits not only economies but also communities and ecosystems.
Digital for Planet: Driving Impact and Innovation
Digital for Planet’s commitment to impact maximization and strategic communication was evident throughout the INPACE Symposium. As a key partner in INPACE, we are dedicated to enhancing the project’s reach and resonance by making digital innovation accessible and actionable for stakeholders across regions. From organizing communications to engaging audiences with in-depth interviews and panel discussions, Digital for Planet brought its expertise to the forefront, ensuring that the symposium’s messages reached far and wide.
With its dedication to sustainability and innovation, Digital for Planet is enthusiastic about working alongside pioneering partners to advance digital cooperation between Europe and the Indo-Pacific. This collaboration marks an important step forward, underscoring Digital for Planet’s commitment to fostering responsible digital progress that benefits society and the planet alike.
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