The Government of Catalonia and the Fonds de Développement du Service Universel des Télécommunications (FDSUT) of Senegal are jointly committed to ensuring that digital transformation promotes human rights, democracy, and sustainability. This session will explore how a global approach to cooperation can support the Digital SDGs, while addressing the risks of technological inequalities in the Global South, and protecting vulnerable communities through Living Labs.
The Science Summit 2025, taking place from 9 to 26 September, highlights the critical role of scientific innovation in ensuring Earth’s stability and resilience.
This year’s theme emphasizes responsible science that respects natural limits while addressing the interconnected challenges of biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change. Held annually alongside the UN General Assembly, the Summit provides a global platform for leaders in science, innovation, and policy to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
This session will explore how a global approach to cooperation can support the Digital SDGs, while addressing the risks of technological inequalities in the Global South, and protecting vulnerable communities.
The event will showcase the Living Labs in Senegal, and other case studies as applied models of science for human rights and sustainable local innovation. It will also foster discussion with global stakeholders on implementing the Digital SDGs through collaborative approaches.
| Time (EDT – New York) | Time (CEST – Brussels) | Session | Speaker(s) |
| 3:30 – 3:35 PM | 21:30 – 21:35 | Welcome remarks | David Andrés, Catalan Government delegate |
| 3:35 – 3:50 PM | 21:35 – 21:50 | Keynote by Catalan Government representative | Jaume Duch, Minister for European Union and External Action |
| 3:50 – 4:00 PM | 21:50 – 22:00 | FDSUT: sustainable development by technology: Living labs good practices in Senegal | Ndeye Fatou Ndiaye Diop-Blondin, Coordinnatrice FDSUT |
| 4:00 – 4:10 PM | 22:00 – 22:10 | Best Practice Reference: Presentation and moderation | Artur Serra, i2Cat Deputy Director |
| 4:10 – 4:20 PM | 22:10 – 22:20 | Challenges to Inclusive Innovation: Competence and Political Will | Oscar Romero, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the NYC Civic Engagement Commission |
| 4:20 – 4:30 PM | 22:20 – 22:30 | The Living Lab Experience | Ndiaye Diop-Blondin, Coordinnatrice FDSUT |
| 4:30 – 4:40 PM | 22:30 – 22:40 | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): case study, best practice and challenges | Dany Wazen, Digital Transformation Specialist – Head of Regional Digital Transformation Team |
| 4:40 – 4:45 PM | 22:40 – 22:45 | Closing remarks | Catalan Government Delegation |
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