Tech Councils and Forums

Session Overview:
Tech councils, industry forums, and innovation hubs are at the forefront of shaping national and regional AIoT ecosystems. This breakout session brings together these influential organizations to discuss their roles in policy advocacy, talent pipeline development, industry standards, and cross-sector innovation. Attendees will explore how collaborative leadership at this level can accelerate AIoT adoption and drive economic growth from the ground up.

What to Expect:

• Innovation Ecosystem Mapping: Understand how different councils and forums function—from national digital councils and regional innovation clusters to startup accelerators and think tanks.

• Policy Influence and Industry Standards: Learn how these bodies shape public discourse and policy frameworks, establish ethical guidelines, and contribute to international standards for AIoT technologies.

• Skills Development and Education Alignment: See how tech councils are bridging the gap between academia and industry by co-designing curriculums, certification programs, and workforce development initiatives.

• Public-Private Collaboration Models: Explore real-world case studies of councils facilitating joint ventures, R&D programs, and pilot projects between the public sector, corporates, and startups.

• Regional Innovation Strategies: Hear how local councils are creating innovation precincts and smart districts, fostering local economic development through targeted AIoT deployments.

Who Should Attend:

• Tech council leaders and policy directors

• Innovation hub managers and ecosystem builders

• Economic development authorities

• Industry group representatives

• Corporate innovation and strategy teams