Huawei opens the Seeds for the future 2024 regional finals for Middle East & Central Asia in an exquisite opening ceremony in Tashkent Uzbekistan. Seeds for the Future is Huawei’s global flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, for university students from ME&CA region and the 2024 regional finals are being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from August 11 to 17.
The Seeds for the future 2024 regional final is supported by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the IT Education Association and telecom, regulatory and labor authorities & vocational training bodies. The Finals kicked off with an opening ceremony, held at the Ministry of Digital Technologies in the presence of senior government officials and industry leaders, highlighting the event’s significance.
The week-long event brings together university students from across the ME&CA region under one roof, to enhance knowledge, collaborate, drive global digital inclusion, and develop global Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) talent. This year’s edition of the competition will see the participation of around 150 students from leading universities representing 14 countries in the region, including Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Uzbekistan.
Delivering the opening address, H.E. Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, welcomed the young talents and dignitaries saying, “The launch of the Seeds for the Future today is one of the greatest steps towards the expansion of global collaboration in ICT field. We are glad to have a partner like Huawei that understands the need of nurturing digital talents and creating an advanced platform for building a digital and green world.”
Commenting on the program’s launch, Shunli Wang, Vice President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, said “We are thrilled to host the 2024 regional Seeds for the Future initiative and look forward to seeing regional ICT talents in action. Public-private collaboration is crucial for building the ICT ecosystem and nurturing ICT talent. We hold a shared responsibility to empower upcoming ICT talents and contribute to the development of the regions we operate in. Young talents from across the region represent the future of our industry. Embrace this opportunity, challenge yourselves, and let your creativity shine. May this program inspire groundbreaking ideas and lasting friendships.”
The opening ceremony was followed by a panel discussion led by Dr. Mohamed Madkour – VP Global Carrier Networks Solutions at Huawei Technologies alongside esteemed panelists from the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, University of Dubai, UNDP Uzbekistan, Research institute of Environment and Nature Conservation Technologies and Huawei Public Affairs.
Since its launch in 2008, Seeds for the Future has impacted and benefitted over 18,000 students from 141 countries, underscoring the program’s importance in developing global ICT talent. With endorsements from more than 360 senior officials and heads of state, the program has collaborated with over 500 universities and colleges to cultivate a new generation of ICT leaders and innovators.
The Seeds for the Future program hosts intensive training sessions and workshops, including discussions on ICT technologies, scientific and technological leadership, global topics and Tech4Good group projects, etc. Through learning and mutual exchange, participants will gain a better understanding of 5G, AI, and cloud technologies, build more strengths for future growth, and improve their competitiveness in the job market.
Held in conjunction with the Seeds for the Future program, the regional semifinal of the fourth annual Tech4Good competition will empower youth to drive positive change within their communities. This unique platform aims to cultivate innovative ideas that effectively tackle pressing social issues by harnessing the immense potential of the latest ICT technologies.
By encouraging young minds to leverage technological advancements, this initiative strives to foster a generation of solution-oriented individuals who can create a lasting impact and shape a better future for all. Participating students will present their Tech4Good projects to the judges, and two outstanding teams will be chosen to take part in Global Finals next year in China
