In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, du introduces ‘Envision’: an exclusive platform for ICT events, shaping a brighter future through the potential of advanced technologies. du, a division of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is gearing up to host ‘Envision’, an exclusive event spotlighting cutting-edge ICT solutions that are reshaping the landscape of future work. With the support of the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the event aims to contribute to the objectives of the Technology Transformation Program by showcasing how ICT solutions are propelling economic growth, bolstering productivity, competitiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity within the UAE manufacturing sector. This focus on immersive, experiential technology will echo throughout the event.
Graced by the presence of Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, the event will operate under the theme “Enabling Future Makers for a Better World”. It serves as a platform to explore the transformative capabilities of advanced technologies and aligns with the aspirations of the “We the UAE 2031” vision, the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology Operation 300bn, and the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy.
Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, affirms, “Under the esteemed patronage of MoIAT, ‘Envision’ embodies the profound transformative potential of emerging technologies. Collaborating within a robust partner ecosystem and driven by innovation, we’re co-creating the future of work. As the favored provider, advisor, and collaborator for ICT solutions, we ardently propel the digitization agenda, paving the path for a sustainable and digitally empowered future. Through the convergence of leaders, innovators, and stakeholders across industries, our visionary platform will showcase how sectors can flourish and drive economic success, shaping a greener, safer, and ultimately more prosperous tomorrow.”
The event is set to bring together industry experts to delve into the far-reaching impact of technologies like 5G, edge computing, and cloud solutions, and how they contribute to global competitiveness and sustainable progress. By fostering a collaborative ecosystem that involves regional and local telcos, hyperscalers, system integrators, and analysts, Envision aims to drive the digitization and transformation agenda, fostering innovation while propelling economic growth and sustainability.
Attendees will immerse themselves in technology through inventive use cases that highlight how ICT solutions are redefining four crucial domains:
– Smart Manufacturing: Leveraging 5G connectivity to streamline processes, minimize waste, and elevate efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. This aligns with the goals of Operation 300 billion and the Technology Transformation Program.
– Smart Cities: Capitalizing on the UAE government’s vision of sustainable smart cities by 2030, ICT solutions enhance urban living, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.
– Agritech: Responding to mounting food consumption demands, the UAE is focusing on agritech to bolster food security via local production. Amidst an anticipated annualized growth rate of 3.5% in food consumption, the event will showcase ICT’s pivotal role in harnessing agricultural technology to ensure a sustainable and secure food supply.
– Sustainability: Aligned with global sustainable development endeavors, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the UAE government is committed to ambitious sustainability targets. ICT solutions stand at the heart of these goals in areas like renewable energy, waste management, water conservation, and green transportation.
In-depth panels led by experts will address trends like crafting people-centric cities and leveraging advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and the Metaverse to create data-driven future factories. Discussions will span the role of 5G in facilitating digital-first operations and Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, the significance of edge computing in empowering data-driven cities, and the integration of drones and robots in manufacturing automation. Organizations will explore strategies for utilizing technologies like public cloud infrastructure to achieve sustainability goals and minimize carbon footprints.
Experts will also dive into disruptive changes within the agricultural sector and the need for technology-enabled quality assurance and traceability. Conversations will orbit around harnessing data and automation to bolster food safety, manage supply and demand fluctuations, and ensure end-to-end traceability across the value chain.
