Accelerating Asia’s Growth with AI and Cloud Technologies Read more about Accelerating Asia’s Growth with AI and Cloud Technologies
Strengthening Cybersecurity and Resilience of Digital Infrastructure with the Cloud Read more about Strengthening Cybersecurity and Resilience of Digital Infrastructure with the Cloud This webinar explored effective cybersecurity policies and how the cloud's security and resilience could improve outcomes for critical infrastructure entities. As countries embrace the digital economy, the importance of being alert to cyber threats has risen accordingly. Data provider Statista predicts the global cost of cybercrime will increase to $13.82 trillion by 2028 from $9.22 trillion in 2024.
Space Solar: Powering a Sustainable Future Read more about Space Solar: Powering a Sustainable Future This presentation gives an overview of the potential of space-based solar power as a sustainable energy solution to meet global energy demands and achieve Net Zero targets by 2050.
Sam Adlen Keywords space technology ADB AI ICT Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region energy renewable energy Read more about Sam Adlen Sam is co-CEO of Space Solar, creating an era-defining new solar energy source from space.
Setting the Stage: The Role of Space Technology in Energy Read more about Setting the Stage: The Role of Space Technology in Energy This presentation gives an overview of the European Space Agency, its missions, and programs in support of international development.
Zoltan Bartalis Keywords space technology ADB AI ICT Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region energy renewable energy Read more about Zoltan Bartalis Zoltan is an Earth Observation Application Engineer in the Earth Observation Directorate of the European Space Agency (ESA), based in Italy. His work focuses on growing the prospects of satellite Earth Observation (EO) data and applications being used coherently and sustainably in the day-to-day activities of various user groups, organizations, and industry sectors. The projects he oversees as a technical officer are typically anchored in real-world user requirements, trying to demonstrate the impact of EO and establish sectorial best practices for its use.
Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region Read more about Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region Space technology presents an opportunity to leapfrog traditional development pathways for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Countries can improve energy management, optimize renewable resources, and enhance climate resilience. Investing in this frontier technology also helps drive sustainable growth, bridge technological gaps, and foster global partnerships for greater economic resilience.
Vlad de Ramos Keywords ICT cybersecurity Read more about Vlad de Ramos An accomplished IT-GRC and Cybersecurity expert with over 32 years of experience in risk management, data privacy, and IT security. He has held significant roles as a data privacy and information security consultant at Simplified Strategic Solutions Inc., lead trainer consultant, and chief partner at MIDD Consulting Inc. He is a NIST CSF, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, PDPA, and NIST RMF expert. He holds certifications as a CISSP, CISA, and CDPO and has received notable awards, including the 2020 Philippine Top Choice Award for Excellence.
Nasruminallah Mian Keywords business planning ICT private sector Read more about Nasruminallah Mian Nasr is leading business planning and Digital/ICT sector at ADB Pakistan Office. He is from the 23rd Common Civil Service (IRS) and has also worked with the private sector before joining ADB. Nasr has a Management degree from The Australian National University (ANU), a master’s degree in chemistry and LLB from Pakistan
Laisiasa Tora Keywords AIxADB ICT Read more about Laisiasa Tora Lai has over 20 years of experience in public sector management, including with the Fijian Ministry of Finance, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (a regional organization), and the Asian Development Bank. He recently joined the Strategy, Practice & Knowledge Group of ADB’s Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Group, where he led the Emerging Areas and Quality Assurance Team. Lai has extensive operational experience (including digitization projects) and has worked in Central and West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.