? 21 October 2020 ? 7:30 AM – 3 PM (UTC+05:30)
Virtual
In 2020, ADB is organizing the first of what will be an annual development policy symposium in Southeast Asia, the Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS). The main objective of the event is to help crystallize thinking on relevant and critical issues, and support countries in successfully making the transition to becoming high-income, knowledge-based, and, most importantly, sustainable economies.
SEADS was originally scheduled for March 2020 in Jakarta, with the theme “Driving Digital Disruption”. It was postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis and is being reorganized virtually.
SEADS will maintain its focus on digital innovation with the context of the COVID-19 crisis. Digital technology is already helping offset COVID-19 impacts in many areas and will be an integral part of longer-term economic recovery. In line with this, SEADS will focus on “The New Normal: Driving Economic Recovery through Digital Innovation” and will explore policies that can help Southeast Asian nations achieve a competitive edge in the age of disruptive technology. SEADS will provide government officials from Southeast Asia, industry leaders, development officials, and other stakeholders with a unique opportunity to explore innovative responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
Original source: ADB
