What leadership is needed for the future of tech meeting the UN Agenda 2030? What is the impact of information technology in 2025-2035, and what role is expected of IFIP and the member computer societies in this future? Can IFIP and societies take a leading role in guiding political and business leaders on how information technology may make it possible to reach the Agenda 2030 Goals?
The result of the workshop is a first step towards a manifesto for cooperation within IFIP and member computer societies worldwide, outlining how to communicate the results from the TC:s in this context to the appropriate leaders and influencers.
The venue is KTH Old Board Room: D36, Lindstedtsvägen 5. Accessible entrance will be from Lindstedtsvägen 9. Here is a map and more detailed info on the room. For hybrid access, please login to this Zoom meeting.
Program
9:00 Opening
Welcoming presentations by Leif Häggmark, Chairman of the Swedish Computer Society
Antony Wong, President of IFIP
Moderator: Prof Jan Gulliksen, KTH
9:30 Five visionaries present what they see ahead in the next 10 years
The future of information technology – what can we expect? How will it change the conditions for individuals, businesses, and society? To what extent can we influence this development?
9:30
Prof Fredrik Heintz, Linköpings university
10:00
Prof Robin Teigland, Chalmers university of technology
10:30 Coffee break
11:00
Daniel Akenine, National Technology Officer, Microsoft
11:30
Nicklas Lundblad, Senior Director of Policy and Strategic Advisor, Google Deep Mind
12:00
David Olgart, Head of Cybercampus, KTH
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Open Space session focusing on three goals of the Agenda 2030
- Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
- Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation
- Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
How can the future of tech speed up the achievement of these goals?
What advisory partnership and guidance will future leaders look for?
What role can IFIP and computer societies around the world play to become a leading partner?
How can we influence the development of the next UN Agenda? 2040? 2045?
Wrap-up
17.30 Demonstration of the KTH Visualization studio and some drinks for IFIP Board and Computer Society guests
19:00 Dinner in the KTH reactor hall, R1, for IFIP Board and Computer Society guests
The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) is a global organisation for researchers and professionals working in the field of computing to conduct research, develop standards and promote information sharing.
Established in 1960 under the auspices of UNESCO, IFIP is recognised by the United Nations and links some 50 national and international societies and academies of science with a total membership of over half a million professionals. IFIP is based in Laxenburg, Austria and is an international, non-governmental organisation that operates on a non-profit basis.
Dataföreningen i Sverige (The Swedish Computer Society) is a non-profit membership society promoting digitalisation advancement in Sweden. Among the members are IT professionals, digital entrepreneurs, innovators, business architects, managers, users, and students in Sweden.
The society is organised into five local chapters, where members participate in network meetings, think tanks, workshops, and courses. The Swedish Computer Society is a major player in further and higher education, offering short courses and longer certifying course programs. Every year, around 7.000 professionals engage in these activities.