Digital Connectivity: shaping the future of EU-ASEAN relations

The event intends to present the relation of EU, Italy and ASEAN in the field of digital connectivity. Starting with the analysis of the importance of digitalization for the two regions, the discussion will present the current mechanism of cooperation, the opportunities for increasing the synergies in this field as well as the challenges for achieving the goals set for the digital development.

The webinar will take place on 25th of November at 9.30 am (CET) online on the Cisco Webex platform.

Program

Welcoming and Introduction

• Mr. Gabriele Iacovino, Director - CeSI - Center for International Studies

Preliminary remarks

• Amb. Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Chair - ASEAN Committee in Rome (ACR)

Keynote speaker

• Dr. Le Quang Lan, Assistant Director ICT & Tourism Division - ASEAN Economic Community Department, ASEAN Secretariat
• Amb. Igor Driesmans, EU Ambassador to ASEAN
• Cons.** Lorenzo Kluzer**, Coordinator of Digitalization, Innovation Technology and Artificial Intelligence - Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
• Mr. Giuseppe Valentino, Responsible Director Backbones & Infrastructures Solutions - Sparkle

Discussion open to experts and participants Closing discussion with ACR Ambassadors