WSIS Forum 2019 Hackathon: Hacking Solutions for Lifelong Learning and Livelihoods
International Telecommunication Union/United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization/Geneva Tsinghua Initiative
Session 322
Hack For Education is a general effort by the International Telecommunication Union ( ITU ) and The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) to find innovative solutions to adress challenges around Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Livelihoods.
Hack For Education is a two days sprint like event that will take place on April 7-8. The mission of the hackathon is to bring together 10+ teams from around the world , to develop their concrete solutions through a creative and highly collaborative approach for designing and implementing inclusive digital solutions for the users who need the most support.
Monday April 8th
2nd Hacking Day
08h00 : Breakfast & Hacking
Preparation of Final Pitch
13h00 : Lunch
14h00 : Hacking
18h00 : Finals
Welcome words
Keynote speakers
Team presentations
Closing and wrap-up
19h30 : Apero
Moderator
Impact Hub Geneva
Speakers/Panellists
Mr. Malcolm Johnson, Deputy Secretary-General, ITU
Session's link to WSIS Action Lines
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C2. Information and communication infrastructure
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C3. Access to information and knowledge
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C4. Capacity building
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C7. ICT Applications: E-employment
Session's link to Sustainable Development Process
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Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
