DigitalxADB is the third in a series of annual knowledge-sharing events co-organized by the Information Technology Department, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, and Private Sector Operations Department. The event is for ADB’s staff members, consultants, contractors, and partners to learn about and take part in efforts to further integrate digital into ADB’s DNA.
Digital technologies are today’s most powerful drivers of change. DigitalxADB aims to raise awareness and build broad consensus within ADB to continue focusing on the digital opportunities that lie ahead in a world reshaped by COVID-19. This event is designed to help ADB’s people and partners learn more about the digital technologies that are being brought to the forefront of our operations, our investments, and our work.
Digital infrastructure underpins our modern economy, workplace, government, and society. As the rest of the world becomes more digitally dependent, expanding digital infrastructure in developing members is critical in achieving inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic recovery. This track explores how developing members could take ownership of their digital futures by critically reviewing financing strategies, policies, and business models.
Accelerating the continuous digital transformation of ADB is key for driving change in how we work. Innovation, risk taking, and new ways of working are essential for thriving in our increasingly digital world. This track features the digital journeys of ADB and similar institutions, showcases progress made under ADB’s Digital Agenda, and highlights the importance of people in digital transformation.
Agile and innovative start-ups have accelerated the digitalization of society, economy, and institutions, contributing to sustainable development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific. Essential to their success is enabling ecosystems that help them get started, power their growth, and allow them to scale. This track provides an opportunity to discuss new ideas and discover synergies and collaboration opportunities for ADB and its partners in creating supportive ecosystems for start-ups in the region.
Digital technologies enable governments to fundamentally transform the way they operate and deliver services to people by improving efficiency, governance, and transparency. This track explores best practices of an integrated, citizen-centric, and whole-of-government approach to the building blocks of digital government, such as government cloud, national IDs, and national spatial data infrastructure.
Add to Calendar 10/11/2021 09:30 AM 10/11/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT Top technology trends that could leapfrog development in Asia and the Pacific are showcased in this session. The panel will discuss the possibilities of AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and other technology in the context of development.
Add to Calendar 10/12/2021 10:30 AM 10/12/2021 12:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS THE KEY DRIVER FOR ASIA’S RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS THE KEY DRIVER FOR ASIA’S RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE The keynote covers the imperative to close the digital divide as a prerequisite for the region to emerge more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. The keynote also underscores ADB’s role in accelerating the momentum in closing the digital divide through strategic investment and technical support to build institutional capabilities and create enabling environments in developing member countries.
Digital connectivity has emerged as the critical lifeline during the pandemic and yet, more than half of Asia and the Pacific is affected by a lack of affordable and adequate access to Internet broadband connections. With the increasing digital dependency across all economic and social activities, the stakes on ensuring widespread and quality broadband connectivity are higher than ever. The session takes a deep dive into the complex and evolving nature of digital connectivity deficits in the region and explores multidimensional approaches that need to be taken to close these gaps in developing member countries.
Add to Calendar 10/13/2021 10:00 AM 10/13/2021 11:30 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - BUILDING NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDING NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE The session discusses the importance of the integrated approach to build spatial data infrastructure for development, the way to build capacity of DMCs to maximize the use of geospatial information and technology for development, and how to collaborate among development partners.
Add to Calendar 10/13/2021 03:00 PM 10/13/2021 04:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM AND EARTH OBSERVATION) IN ADB AND BEYOND GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM AND EARTH OBSERVATION) IN ADB AND BEYOND The GIS technologies and applications can significantly improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of development projects across many sectors and themes such as agriculture, disaster resilience, urban, climate resilience, forestry, marine, governance, and the Covid-19 pandemic response and recovery. This session features various GIS technologies and applications as innovative approaches to address development challenges faced by ADB and its developing members.
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Add to Calendar 10/14/2021 2:00 PM 10/14/2021 3:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - BUILDING NATIONAL ID - PRINCIPLES ON IDENTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT BUILDING NATIONAL ID - PRINCIPLES ON IDENTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT This session discusses how ADB can help developing members to build the national ID and develop more effective fit-for-purpose solutions and bring together relevant stakeholders and development partners in efforts of digital transformation of the governments and societies in developing members.
Add to Calendar 10/18/2021 09:30 AM 10/18/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT The role of alternative voices in the digital for development space will be explored in this keynote.
Panel Discussion
Hear fresh perspectives on the possibilities and trends in emerging technology in the context of development, including for AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and others. This session presents the other side of the coin from the 11 October session on Technology Trends for Development from more well established digital players.
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Add to Calendar 10/19/2021 10:30 AM 10/19/2021 11:30 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Digital Vision for ADB and Navigating the Reset Digital Vision for ADB and Navigating the Reset COVID-19 is presenting many new challenges in administration and corporate services. Digital provides opportunities to overcome these and reset to a better normal now.
This discussion spotlights leaders’ insights and views on how to navigate and run today’s operations where there is uncertainty about the future new normal. The session will explore current best practices in administration, leveraging digital technologies.
Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 10:00 AM 10/20/2021 10:45 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - DECENTRALIZED DIGITAL FINANCE DECENTRALIZED DIGITAL FINANCE Digital technologies are creating new opportunities for development finance. Learn more in this session that will feature a primer on decentralized finance, a panel discussion, and a demonstration of a DeFi technology platform.
Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 02:00 PM 10/21/2021 2:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Future of Work in Organizations: The Evolving Role of Technology Future of Work in Organizations: The Evolving Role of Technology CIOs will share their lessons learned from running technology programs during the pandemic as well as insights on preparing for the future of work.
Add to Calendar 10/25/2021 10:00 AM 10/25/2021 11:30 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Why Employees in International Organizations and Governments Need to be Digitally Fit WHY EMPLOYEES IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTS NEED TO BE DIGITALLY FIT This beachside chat will showcase why being digitally fit is essential for employees in international organizations and governments—and the positive outcomes and impact this can bring.
The Digital Fitness Program provides an opportunity for ADB’s people to efficiently gain basic understanding of 10 important advanced technologies, from AI to blockchain, plus easily stay abreast of today’s top digital news tailored to your specific interests. Take the guesswork out digital. Find out how you can sign up to get digitally fit!
Add to Calendar 10/26/2021 11:00 AM 10/26/2021 12:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY In the world of bits and bytes, information largely resides in the cloud and travels on-demand via high-speed fiber, mobile and satellite networks. The edge devices that we use to access the internet for work and play as well as the underlying hard infrastructure are powered by a soft underbelly of code and algorithms that steers, regulates and protects data traffic and storage. During this two-part webinar we will spotlight cloud computing and cyber security as essential enablers of an effective, efficient, and secure digital government and digital economy.
Add to Calendar 10/26/2021 01:30 PM 10/26/2021 02:45 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY 
Add to Calendar 10/27/2021 10:10 AM 10/27/2021 10:45 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION Co-organized with Future of Privacy Forum
Across the globe, there have been increasing efforts to strengthen the digital data governance framework to foster safe and responsible data management practices amid the exponential growth in the volume and the types of data being produced, stored, and processed.
Yet, the challenges faced by Data Protection Authorities in the region evolve with the times. Consequences of a global pandemic heightened data security risks, consumer mistrust, and calls for government regulation. Changes brought by the ongoing pandemic and the ripple effects from extraterritorial legislation such as EU’s GDPR and China’s new PIPA compound the complexities.
Join us for an engaging discussion with the thought leaders from think tanks, government, and the private sector as they share their perspectives on the rapidly changing landscape and recommendations on the future of data privacy and protection.
In this first session, industry players from different ADB economies will discuss the varied policy and compliance challenges that they must address in Asia’s evolving data protection landscape, in the face of unprecedented technological, economic and societal change.
What are the difficulties linked to the adaptation of international standards fixed for example by the GDPR, and now the PIPL in China, in economies of different sizes and in different stages of development? What have been key defining moments for data privacy in Asia, and what are their anticipations for the coming decade? Is Asia well-positioned to address growing privacy expectations and generate trust in the digital economy, or what is lacking? How can regulators support their efforts on this journey?
Add to Calendar 10/27/2021 10:45 AM 10/27/2021 11:20 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Data Privacy and Data Protection: Building Trust and Confidence in Digital Ecosystem TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION Privacy regulators are policy- and rule-makers, enforcers, educators, members of international networks, generalists and specialists... They may regulate the public and the private sector, and the scope of their missions is ever-expanding. In this second session, several regulators of the region will discuss the specifics of their missions in the Asia Pacific. How to start an authority from nothing? What are the existing supports? How do international cooperation networks function? Do Asian public stakeholders have the means to be represented in international cooperation networks commensurate with the size of their economies and populations?
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Add to Calendar 10/27/2021 02:00 PM 10/27/2021 03:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Foundations and Enabling Environment for Digital Government FOUNDATIONS AND ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR DIGITAL GOVERNMENT As the use of digital technology prevails across governments around the globe, most countries in Asia have also taken an integrated, whole-of-government approach to digital government to promote accessible, citizen- centric service delivery. The session discusses the importance of an integrated, whole-of-government approach to digital government and the way for ADB to support DMCs to build a foundational and enabling environment for the digital government with more effective fit-for-purpose solutions by bringing together relevant stakeholders to help digital transformation of the governments and societies in DMCs.
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Add to Calendar 10/28/2021 10:00 AM 10/28/2021 10:45 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Building Innovation Ecosystems in Developing Asia and the Pacific BUILDING INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING ASIA AND THE PACIFIC Agile and innovative start-ups have accelerated the digitalization of society, economy and institutions, contributing strongly to sustainable development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific. Essential to their success are enabling ecosystems that help them get started, power their growth and allow them to scale. This television-style talk show will present key lessons learned about digital innovation and building successful startup ecosystems.
Add to Calendar 10/28/2021 11:00 AM 10/28/2021 12:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Startups and their Ecosystem: What Role Do They Play for Development Finance? STARTUPS AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM: WHAT ROLE FOR DEVELOPMENT FINANCE? Across the Bank and across the region, development innovators are recognizing that flourishing startup ecosystems power digital technology innovation and adoption, while contributing to multiple SDGs. This panel will catalogue related initiatives and opportunities for ADB finance to play a catalytic role.
Add to Calendar 10/28/2021 01:30 PM 10/28/2021 03:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Startup Ecosystems – Exploring Touchpoints with ADB Operations STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS – EXPLORING TOUCHPOINTS WITH ADB OPERATION What are the opportunities and entry points for ADB to contribute to startup ecosystem development? What have we learnt so far and what could be done? Three hands-on clinics, which will run concurrently, will provide an opportunity to discuss new ideas, discover synergies and explore OneADB collaboration opportunities connecting operations, sector and thematic work, and our venture investment activities.
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Add to Calendar 10/28/2021 03:00 PM 10/28/2021 06:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Pitching Session: Using Digitalization to Support Financing of Women-owned Businesses in the Pacific Islands USING DIGITALIZATION TO SUPPORT FINANCING OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS This hackathon challenge aims to identify solutions that will support the collection and analysis of business data for women-owned small- and medium-sized enterprises (WSMES) in the Pacific. Join the excitement as several teams pitch their solutions.
Add to Calendar 10/29/2021 09:30 AM 10/29/2021 12:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Pitching Session: Non-Fungible Tokens for Development in Asia NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTS) FOR DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA Fireside Chat with Binance 
Final Pitching Session
You’ve read about NFTs being used more and more today. Finalists of the challenge will pitch and demonstrate their solutions on how to creatively apply cutting edge NFTs to development initiatives. The selected solution will receive seed funding and will have the opportunity for further mentoring.
Add to Calendar 10/29/2021 02:00 PM 10/29/2021 02:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Launch of the ADB Matchmaking Feature Tool Launch of the ADB Matchmaking Feature Tool Find out how innovation sourcing can be made easy. Match your emerging technology requirements with registered startups and solutions.
Add to Calendar 10/29/2021 03:00 PM 10/29/2021 05:00 PM Asia/Manila RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF STARTUPS FROM THE #DIGITALAGAINSTCOVID-19 RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF STARTUPS FROM THE #DIGITALAGAINSTCOVID-19 During the pandemic, the ADB Digital Innovation Sandbox team supported more than 15 virtual open innovation challenges (hackathons). The #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19 mega hackathon aimed to crowdsource digital solutions to alleviate impact of COVID-19 in the areas of health, education, economic development, and government capacity. The top solution start-ups will be recognized in this session.
ASafeRide
dData
Earthlab
Eskwelabs
Hiraya Water
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My Health Diary
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Nobel Systems
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Safe2Go
SukiPlus
UNAWA
Zite
Add to Calendar 10/11/2021 09:30 AM 10/11/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT Top technology trends that could leapfrog development in Asia and the Pacific are showcased in this session. The panel will discuss the possibilities of AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and other technology in the context of development.
Add to Calendar 10/12/2021 10:30 AM 10/12/2021 12:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS THE KEY DRIVER FOR ASIA’S RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS THE KEY DRIVER FOR ASIA’S RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE The Keynote covers the imperative to close the digital divide as a prerequisite for the region to emerge more resilient, inclusive and sustainable. The Keynote also underscores ADB’s role in accelerating the momentum in closing the digital divide through strategic investment and technical support to build institutional capabilities and creating enabling environment in the DMCs.
Digital connectivity has emerged as the critical lifeline during the pandemic and yet, more than half of Asia and the Pacific is affected by a lack of affordable and adequate access to Internet broadband connections. With the increasing digital dependency across all economic and social activities, the stakes on ensuring widespread and quality broadband connectivity are higher than ever. The session takes a deep dive into the complex and evolving nature of digital connectivity deficits in the region and explores multidimensional approaches that need to be taken to close these gaps in developing member countries.
Add to Calendar 10/13/2021 10:00 AM 10/13/2021 11:30 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - BUILDING NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDING NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE The session discusses the importance of the integrated approach to build spatial data infrastructure for development, the way to build capacity of DMCs to maximize the use of geospatial information and technology for development, and how to collaborate among development partners.
Add to Calendar 10/13/2021 03:00 PM 10/13/2021 04:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM AND EARTH OBSERVATION) IN ADB AND BEYOND GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM AND EARTH OBSERVATION) IN ADB AND BEYOND The GIS technologies and applications can significantly improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of development projects across many sectors and themes such as agriculture, disaster resilience, urban, climate resilience, forestry, marine, governance, and the Covid-19 pandemic response and recovery. This session features various GIS technologies and applications as innovative approaches to address development challenges faced by ADB and its developing members.
Add to Calendar 10/14/2021 2:00 PM 10/14/2021 3:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - BUILDING NATIONAL ID - PRINCIPLES ON IDENTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT BUILDING NATIONAL ID - PRINCIPLES ON IDENTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT This session discusses how ADB can help DMCs to build the national ID and develop a more effective fit-for-purpose solutions building on the national ID and bring together relevant stakeholders and development partners in efforts of digital transformation of the governments and societies in DMCs.
Add to Calendar 10/18/2021 09:30 AM 10/18/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT The role of alternative voices in the digital for development space will be explored in this keynote.
Panel Discussion
Hear fresh perspectives on the possibilities and trends in emerging technology in the context of development, including for AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and others. This session presents the other side of the coin from the 11 October session on Technology Trends for Development from more well established digital players.
Add to Calendar 10/26/2021 11:00 AM 10/26/2021 12:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY In the world of bits and bytes, information largely resides in the cloud and travels on-demand via high-speed fiber, mobile and satellite networks. The edge devices that we use to access the internet for work and play as well as the underlying hard infrastructure are powered by a soft underbelly of code and algorithms that steers, regulates and protects data traffic and storage. During this two-part webinar we will spotlight cloud computing and cyber security as essential enablers of an effective, efficient, and secure digital government and digital economy.
Add to Calendar 10/26/2021 01:30 PM 10/26/2021 02:45 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY Add to Calendar 10/27/2021 10:10 AM 10/27/2021 10:45 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION Co-organized with Future of Privacy Forum
Across the globe, there have been increasing efforts to strengthen the digital data governance framework to foster safe and responsible data management practices amid the exponential growth in the volume and the types of data being produced, stored, and processed.
Yet, the challenges faced by Data Protection Authorities in the region evolve with the times. Consequences of a global pandemic heightened data security risks, consumer mistrust, and calls for government regulation. Changes brought by the ongoing pandemic and the ripple effects from extraterritorial legislation such as EU’s GDPR and China’s new PIPA compound the complexities.
Join us for an engaging discussion with the thought leaders from think tanks, government, and the private sector as they share their perspectives on the rapidly changing landscape and recommendations on the future of data privacy and protection.
In this first session, industry players from different ADB economies will discuss the varied policy and compliance challenges that they must address in Asia’s evolving data protection landscape, in the face of unprecedented technological, economic and societal change.
What are the difficulties linked to the adaptation of international standards fixed for example by the GDPR, and now the PIPL in China, in economies of different sizes and in different stages of development? What have been key defining moments for data privacy in Asia, and what are their anticipations for the coming decade? Is Asia well-positioned to address growing privacy expectations and generate trust in the digital economy, or what is lacking? How can regulators support their efforts on this journey?
Add to Calendar 10/27/2021 10:45 AM 10/27/2021 11:20 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Data Privacy and Data Protection: Building Trust and Confidence in Digital Ecosystem TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION Privacy regulators are policy- and rule-makers, enforcers, educators, members of international networks, generalists and specialists... They may regulate the public and the private sector, and the scope of their missions is ever-expanding. In this second session, several regulators of the region will discuss the specifics of their missions in the Asia Pacific. How to start an authority from nothing? What are the existing supports? How do international cooperation networks function? Do Asian public stakeholders have the means to be represented in international cooperation networks commensurate with the size of their economies and populations?
Add to Calendar 10/11/2021 09:30 AM 10/11/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT Top technology trends that could leapfrog development in Asia and the Pacific are showcased in this session. The panel will discuss the possibilities of AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and other technology in the context of development.
Add to Calendar 10/18/2021 09:30 AM 10/18/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT The role of alternative voices in the digital for development space will be explored in this keynote.
Panel Discussion
Hear fresh perspectives on the possibilities and trends in emerging technology in the context of development, including for AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and others. This session presents the other side of the coin from the 11 October session on Technology Trends for Development from more well established digital players.
Add to Calendar 10/19/2021 10:30 AM 10/19/2021 11:30 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Digital Vision for ADB and Navigating the Reset Digital Vision for ADB and Navigating the Reset COVID-19 is presenting many new challenges in administration and corporate services. Digital provides opportunities to overcome these and reset to a better normal now.
This discussion spotlights leaders’ insights and views on how to navigate and run today’s operations where there is uncertainty about the future new normal. The session will explore current best practices in administration, leveraging digital technologies.
Add to Calendar 10/20/2021 10:00 AM 10/20/2021 10:45 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - DECENTRALIZED DIGITAL FINANCE DECENTRALIZED DIGITAL FINANCE Digital technologies are creating new opportunities for development finance. Learn more in this session that will feature a primer on decentralized finance, a panel discussion, and a demonstration of a DeFi technology platform.
Add to Calendar 10/21/2021 02:00 PM 10/21/2021 2:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Future of Work in Organizations: The Evolving Role of Technology Future of Work in Organizations: The Evolving Role of Technology CIOs will share their lessons learned from running technology programs during the pandemic as well as insights on preparing for the future of work.
Add to Calendar 10/25/2021 10:00 AM 10/25/2021 11:30 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Why Employees in International Organizations and Governments Need to be Digitally Fit WHY EMPLOYEES IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTS NEED TO BE DIGITALLY FIT This beachside chat will showcase why being digitally fit is essential for employees in international organizations and governments—and the positive outcomes and impact this can bring.
The Digital Fitness Program provides an opportunity for ADB’s people to efficiently gain basic understanding of 10 important advanced technologies, from AI to blockchain, plus easily stay abreast of today’s top digital news tailored to your specific interests. Take the guesswork out digital. Find out how you can sign up to get digitally fit!
Add to Calendar 10/11/2021 09:30 AM 10/11/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT Continuous digital transformation and innovation are needed to navigate today’s challenges while shaping the future in DMCs and in ADB itself. Find out how ADB is accelerating digital in our operations, investments, and work.
Top technology trends that could leapfrog development in Asia and the Pacific are showcased in this session. The panel will discuss the possibilities of AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and other technology in the context of development.
Add to Calendar 10/18/2021 09:30 AM 10/18/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT The role of alternative voices in the digital for development space will be explored in this keynote.
Panel Discussion
Hear fresh perspectives on the possibilities and trends in emerging technology in the context of development, including for AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and others. This session presents the other side of the coin from the 11 October session on Technology Trends for Development from more well established digital players.
Add to Calendar 10/26/2021 11:00 AM 10/26/2021 12:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY In the world of bits and bytes, information largely resides in the cloud and travels on-demand via high-speed fiber, mobile and satellite networks. The edge devices that we use to access the internet for work and play as well as the underlying hard infrastructure are powered by a soft underbelly of code and algorithms that steers, regulates and protects data traffic and storage. During this two-part webinar we will spotlight cloud computing and cyber security as essential enablers of an effective, efficient, and secure digital government and digital economy.
Add to Calendar 10/26/2021 01:30 AM 10/26/2021 02:45 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY THE SOFT UNDERBELLY OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY Add to Calendar 10/27/2021 10:10 AM 10/27/2021 10:45 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION Co-organized with Future of Privacy Forum
Across the globe, there have been increasing efforts to strengthen the digital data governance framework to foster safe and responsible data management practices amid the exponential growth in the volume and the types of data being produced, stored, and processed.
Yet, the challenges faced by Data Protection Authorities in the region evolve with the times. Consequences of a global pandemic heightened data security risks, consumer mistrust, and calls for government regulation. Changes brought by the ongoing pandemic and the ripple effects from extraterritorial legislation such as EU’s GDPR and China’s new PIPA compound the complexities.
Join us for an engaging discussion with the thought leaders from think tanks, government, and the private sector as they share their perspectives on the rapidly changing landscape and recommendations on the future of data privacy and protection.
In this first session, industry players from different ADB economies will discuss the varied policy and compliance challenges that they must address in Asia’s evolving data protection landscape, in the face of unprecedented technological, economic and societal change.
What are the difficulties linked to the adaptation of international standards fixed for example by the GDPR, and now the PIPL in China, in economies of different sizes and in different stages of development? What have been key defining moments for data privacy in Asia, and what are their anticipations for the coming decade? Is Asia well-positioned to address growing privacy expectations and generate trust in the digital economy, or what is lacking? How can regulators support their efforts on this journey?
Add to Calendar 10/27/2021 10:45 AM 10/27/2021 11:20 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Data Privacy and Data Protection: Building Trust and Confidence in Digital Ecosystem TRADE OFFS OR SYNERGIES? DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION AS ENGINE OF DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION Privacy regulators are policy- and rule-makers, enforcers, educators, members of international networks, generalists and specialists... They may regulate the public and the private sector, and the scope of their missions is ever-expanding. In this second session, several regulators of the region will discuss the specifics of their missions in the Asia Pacific. How to start an authority from nothing? What are the existing supports? How do international cooperation networks function? Do Asian public stakeholders have the means to be represented in international cooperation networks commensurate with the size of their economies and populations?
Add to Calendar 10/28/2021 10:00 AM 10/28/2021 10:45 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Building Innovation Ecosystems in Developing Asia and the Pacific BUILDING INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING ASIA AND THE PACIFIC Agile and innovative start-ups have accelerated the digitalization of society, economy and institutions, contributing strongly to sustainable development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific. Essential to their success are enabling ecosystems that help them get started, power their growth and allow them to scale. This television-style talk show will present key lessons learned about digital innovation and building successful startup ecosystems.
Add to Calendar 10/28/2021 11:00 AM 10/28/2021 12:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Startups and their Ecosystem: What Role Do They Play for Development Finance? STARTUPS AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM: WHAT ROLE FOR DEVELOPMENT FINANCE? Across the Bank and across the region, development innovators are recognizing that flourishing startup ecosystems power digital technology innovation and adoption, while contributing to multiple SDGs. This panel will catalogue related initiatives and opportunities for ADB finance to play a catalytic role.
Add to Calendar 10/28/2021 01:30 PM 10/28/2021 03:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Startup Ecosystems – Exploring Touchpoints with ADB Operations STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS – EXPLORING TOUCHPOINTS WITH ADB OPERATION What are the opportunities and entry points for ADB to contribute to startup ecosystem development? What have we learnt so far and what could be done? Three hands-on clinics, which will run concurrently, will provide an opportunity to discuss new ideas, discover synergies and explore OneADB collaboration opportunities connecting operations, sector and thematic work, and our venture investment activities.
Add to Calendar 10/28/2021 03:00 PM 10/28/2021 06:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Pitching Session: Using Digitalization to Support Financing of Women-owned Businesses in the Pacific Islands USING DIGITALIZATION TO SUPPORT FINANCING OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS This hackathon challenge aims to identify solutions that will support the collection and analysis of business data for women-owned small- and medium-sized enterprises (WSMES) in the Pacific. Join the excitement as several teams pitch their solutions.
Add to Calendar 10/29/2021 09:30 AM 10/29/2021 12:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Non-Fungible Tokens for Development in Asia NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTS) FOR DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA Fireside Chat with Binance 
Final Pitching Session
You’ve read about NFTs being used more and more today. Finalists of the challenge will pitch and demonstrate their solutions on how to creatively apply cutting edge NFTs to development initiatives. The selected solution will receive seed funding and will have the opportunity for further mentoring.
Add to Calendar 10/29/2021 02:00 PM 10/29/2021 02:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Launch of the ADB Matchmaking Feature Tool Launch of the ADB Matchmaking Feature Tool Find out how innovation sourcing can be made easy. Match your emerging technology requirements with registered startups and solutions.
Add to Calendar 10/29/2021 03:00 PM 10/29/2021 05:00 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF STARTUPS FROM THE #DIGITALAGAINSTCOVID-19 RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF STARTUPS FROM THE #DIGITALAGAINSTCOVID-19 During the pandemic, the ADB Digital Innovation Sandbox team supported more than 15 virtual open innovation challenges (hackathons). The #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19 mega hackathon aimed to crowdsource digital solutions to alleviate impact of COVID-19 in the areas of health, education, economic development, and government capacity. The top solution start-ups will be recognized in this session.
ASafeRide
dData
Earthlab
Eskwelabs
Hiraya Water
Mayani
Mobiva
My Health Diary
Nobel Systems
Safe2Go
SukiPlus
UNAWA
Zite
Add to Calendar 10/11/2021 09:30 AM 10/11/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATING DIGITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT Top technology trends that could leapfrog development in Asia and the Pacific are showcased in this session. The panel will discuss the possibilities of AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and other technology in the context of development.
Add to Calendar 10/13/2021 10:00 AM 10/13/2021 11:30 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - BUILDING NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDING NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE The session discusses the importance of the integrated approach to build spatial data infrastructure for development, the way to build capacity of DMCs to maximize the use of geospatial information and technology for development, and how to collaborate among development partners.
Add to Calendar 10/13/2021 03:00 PM 10/13/2021 04:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM AND EARTH OBSERVATION) IN ADB AND BEYOND GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM AND EARTH OBSERVATION) IN ADB AND BEYOND The GIS technologies and applications can significantly improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of development projects across many sectors and themes such as agriculture, disaster resilience, urban, climate resilience, forestry, marine, governance, and the Covid-19 pandemic response and recovery. This session features various GIS technologies and applications as innovative approaches to address development challenges faced by ADB and its developing members.
Add to Calendar 10/14/2021 2:00 PM 10/14/2021 3:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - BUILDING NATIONAL ID - PRINCIPLES ON IDENTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT BUILDING NATIONAL ID - PRINCIPLES ON IDENTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT This session discusses how ADB can help DMCs to build the national ID and develop a more effective fit-for-purpose solutions building on the national ID and bring together relevant stakeholders and development partners in efforts of digital transformation of the governments and societies in DMCs.
Add to Calendar 10/18/2021 09:30 AM 10/18/2021 11:00 AM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE VOICES ON TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR DEVELOPMENT The role of alternative voices in the digital for development space will be explored in this keynote.
Panel Discussion
Hear fresh perspectives on the possibilities and trends in emerging technology in the context of development, including for AI, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, quantum computing, AR/VR, and others. This session presents the other side of the coin from the 11 October session on Technology Trends for Development from more well established digital players.
Add to Calendar 10/27/2021 02:00 PM 10/27/2021 03:30 PM Asia/Manila DigitalxADB - Foundations and Enabling Environment for Digital Government FOUNDATIONS AND ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR DIGITAL GOVERNMENT As the use of digital technology prevails across governments around the globe, most countries in Asia have also taken an integrated, whole-of-government approach to digital government to promote accessible, citizen- centric service delivery. The session discusses the importance of an integrated, whole-of-government approach to digital government and the way for ADB to support DMCs to build a foundational and enabling environment for the digital government with more effective fit-for-purpose solutions by bringing together relevant stakeholders to help digital transformation of the governments and societies in DMCs.
Explore technologies, services and innovations powering ADB's work—from the devices and systems we use, to the transformative impact of digital on our future. Visit all 9 booths to learn, watch, and experience stories of how digital is making a difference today and tomorrow.
Discover digital technology solutions that have the potential to disrupt how we design, implement and monitor international development projects. Join the Virtual Tech Expo to learn about cutting-edge use cases and participate in the live and interactive sessions with the solution providers every Friday.
