Roundglass India Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of India, Seattle and Seattle University’s Technology Ethics Initiative presents a panel discussion of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure success and its potential for the Global South (hybrid event).  FREE registration is required.

OVERVIEW

India's use of technology to boost socio-economic development is one of the most celebrated achievements of the twenty first century. The country has built a reliable and safe Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that includes a variety of online, paperless, and cashless digital services. The strategic adoption of DPI has resulted in a more vibrant economy, increased opportunities for citizens, and an efficient delivery of social services to those in the greatest need.  India’s success demonstrates how a well-designed DPI can enhance access to critical services across finance, health, education, and more for large populations. Join our panel discussion to explore how digital public infrastructure shows potential for transforming economies in the Global South and the role of transformative technologies for a just society.

SPEAKERS

Consul General Prakash Gupta

Sanjay Jain, Director of Digital Public Instructure at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Onur Bakiner, Director of SU’s Technology Ethics Initiative and Associate Professor of Political Science

Sital Kalantry. Roundglass India Center Director and Professor of Law

Vidushi Chaturvedi, Seattle University Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship LLM Student and former Deputy Director General, UIDAI Unique Identification Authority of India
 

SCHEDULE

4:00-4:30pm  Networking and Chai

4:30-5:30pm  Panel discussion 

SPONSORS

Roundglass India Center

Consulate General of India, Seattle

Seattle University’s Technology Ethics Initiative

World Affairs Council

EVENT LOCATION AND GUEST PARKING

The event takes place in the Advancement and Alumni Building, located at 824 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 on the SE corner of E Marion Street and 12th Avenue.  Stuart T. Rolfe Room is on the first floor of the building.  Campus map is available here. Guest parking information is available here.

| A helpful guide to navigating campus parking and locating the event building is available here. |