Technology for Inclusion Conference 27 April 2018 Philippines Advances in digital technologies, alongside breakthroughs in robotics, 3D printing, and biotechnology, are likely to have dramatic implications for business models and the nature of work. While these technologies are likely to be key drivers of future prosperity, they also pose challenges for workers and societies. This half-day conference brought together leading policymakers, business leaders, and academics to discuss how new technologies, especially digital technologies, can be harnessed to ensure more inclusive growth. The conference highlighted the findings of the April 2018 Asian Development Outlook Theme Chapter, How Technology Affects Jobs, and served as a lead-up event to the 2018 Annual Governors’ Meeting on 3–6 May 2018 at the ADB Headquarters, where the impact of rapid technological change will be one of the central themes. Program and Learning Materials 27 April 2018 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Welcome Remarks Welcome Remarks Bambang Susantono Session 1 Asian Development Outlook 2018 Report on How Technology Affects Jobs New technologies drive higher productivity and economic growth, but also pose challenges for workers. Asian Development Outlook 2018 report… Yasuyuki Sawada Session 2 Technology for Good: Trusted, Responsible, and Inclusive Astrid S. Tuminez, Regional Director, Microsoft Southeast Asia Session 3 The Role of Government in Ensuring a More Inclusive Digital Revolution Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS Closing Session Concluding Address Antonette C. Tionko, Undersecretary for Revenue Operations Group and the Corporate Affairs Group, Department of Finance Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Abdul Abiad Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Economic Research and Development Impact Department Read Also Asian Development Outlook 2018: How Technology Affects Jobs Topics Economics ICT