MICROFINANCE EVENT: Technology for Change Asia; March 20-21, 2023; Singapore

The third iteration of this annual event will focus on how technology “can be applied to long-standing social challenges to connect with the consumer.” The event offers virtual sessions on March 20 and in-person sessions on March 21 on topics including: (1) Unlocking the Power of the Tech Ecosystem: Collaborating for Impact; (2) Tech for the Climate: the Green Economy and Disaster Mitigation; (3) Globalisation Reinvented: E-commerce, Supply Chains and Market Access; and (4) Talent for Change: Digital Literacy and Upskilling for the Digital Economy.

Background on Organizer: The Economist Group is a UK-based media company that specializes in business information and international affairs. In addition to publishing The Economist magazine, the group provided market intelligence and organized conferences.

Cost: The fee to attend the event is SGD 475 (USD 354). although there is no charge for representatives of government, development banks, NGOs and social enterprises. The virtual portion of the event is also free of charge. Group discounts are offered for the registration of three or more delegates from the same company.

For further information, you may contact Ms Natalie Prittie-Perry at natalieprittieperry[at]economist.com or +44 207 576 8000.

By Renata Samadova, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Resources

Technology for Change Asia description
https://events.economist.com/technology-for-change-week

Event agenda
https://events.economist.com/technology-for-change-week/agenda

The Economist Group homepage
https://www.economistgroup.com

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