WORKSHOP: Business leading the way to a #BetterFuture

Start: Tuesday 17 July 2018 2:00pm

End: Tuesday 17 July 2018 3:30pm

Venue: Room AD7, Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

If you would like to attend this operator only workshop but have not yet received a personal invitation, please contact [email protected] to be sent your personal registration link.

In February 2016, the mobile industry formally committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and launched our Industry Purpose initiative in an effort to improve the global reputation of mobile operators and our industry.

Two years on, it is clear that transforming communities and economies, and protecting our planet is no longer optional – it is our obligation. Sustainable and responsible leadership will be the foundation of businesses for the future.

Consumer trust in business has been on a steady decline over the past five years and is now at a low of 52 percent, according to the recent Edelman’s Trust Barometer. The same study found 64 percent of consumers believe CEOs should take the lead on change, rather than waiting for government to impose it.

Investors too are warning companies on their impact on society with Larry Fink, CEO BlackRock saying “To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society. Companies must benefit all of their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, and the communities in which they operate.”

The mobile industry sees this as an undeniable opportunity. In fact, the provision of digital solutions that help achieve the SDGs represents a $1.7 trillion opportunity for the ICT sector (BSDC report 2017). Ignoring this demand from consumers and other stakeholders will mean being left behind.

Mobile operator CEOs have united behind a one common voice, leading this dialogue on the world stage at events including UN General Assembly week and the World Economic Forum. Regional action is now needed to deliver on all of our commitments, and to communicate our message with mobile consumers, industry employees and governments:

We are Connecting Everyone and Everything to a #BetterFuture.

This operator only workshop provides a unique opportunity to learn about why your commitment to the SDGs and Mobile Responsibilities is good business, and to share best practice around creating responsible and sustainable solutions. If you would like to attend but have not yet received a personal invitation, please contact [email protected] to be sent your personal registration link.