The UNDP Accelerator Labs will host a panel on “Experimentation and Innovation in Sustainable Development” at the ITAS 2023, International Conference on Innovation and Technological Advances for Sustainable Development.

Panel participants:

• Gina Lucarelli, Team Leader, UNDP Accelerator Labs, New York
• Ana Djú, Head of Exploration UNDP Accelerator Lab Guinea Bissau
• Innocent Frederick Ejolu, Partnerships, Innovation and Development Solutions Specialist, UNDP Uganda

Background of event: ITAS 2023, International Conference on Innovation and Technological Advances for Sustainable Development.

This international conference is a premier forum for researchers, academia, students, policymakers, industry, and government to explore new ideas, techniques, and tools to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in our societies, to ensure a sustainable future for upcoming generations. More specifically, the participants will be discussing and addressing international issues related to food security, environment, energy, economy, and digital technologies for sustainable development. 

This international forum is focused on delivering the following key messages:

• To showcase the sustainable development accomplishments and initiatives internationally to advance sustainable practices.
• Provide an opportunity for researchers, academia, students, industry, policymakers, and government officials to connect with the global research and policy leaders to build long-term partnerships and collaborations to achieve the sustainable development goals.
• Explore future challenges and opportunities in terms of achieving sustainable development in various sectors i.e., food security, environment, water management, economy, renewable energy, and   application of computer science and information technology for sustainable development.
• Develop a pathway to ensure and improve sustainable development by introducing and adopting novel, innovative, and advanced state-of-the-art technologies.
• To provide great opportunities and policy recommendations that will enhance and achieve the goal of a sustainable society.