Bridging the Digital Divide: Cross-Sectoral Insights from Scaling School Connectivity

Thursday 5 June 2025 | 6 pm | Campus Biotech

The Giga Research Lab (a partnership between Giga and the Geneva School of Economics and Management), Giga, and the Geneva Innovation Movement, are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to an evening of insight, dialogue and connection:

This event will convene leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector to explore how innovation and collaboration can accelerate global efforts to connect every school to the internet by 2030.

The evening will feature:

• A presentation of research findings by Master’s students from the University of Geneva on the barriers and opportunities for scaling school connectivity;
• A cross-sector panel discussion followed by an open Q&A; and
• A networking apéro and student poster showcase, highlighting regional insights and strategic recommendations to close the connectivity gap.

Confirmed panelists include:

• Charles Otine, Innovation Manager at UNICEF Kenya
• Diana Zamora, Global Public Policy Director at Mastercard
• Tina Ambos, Professor of International Management at the Geneva School of Economics and Management

Attendance at this event would be most welcome, as it offers a unique opportunity to engage with peers and rising changemakers committed to advancing inclusive digital development.

> Click here for more information and to register.