WeConnect Asia 2023 was a highly anticipated conference, gathered the brightest minds in technology and innovation in industry, academia, and policy makers. This conference highlighted the need to embrace equity in all walks of life, urging social responsibility to bridge the digital access gap. To this end, Tata Communications announced its partnership with United Women Singapore (UWS), a non-profit organization in Singapore to empower vulnerable and underserved women in Asia.
From remote broadcast setup for motor racing fans to sponsoring the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race in Hyderabad, India, Tata Communications has been making substantial efforts in enabling a fuller digital access for the world. This conglomerate plans to empower five million women in India by 2024.
Discussing the different business mindset in achieving customer engagement, representatives from Standard Chartered Bank, Schneider Electric, and other firms suggested that businesses need to shift technologies to offer personalized customer service depending on different customer segments – providing a convenient, seamless experience while eliminating redundant manual processes.
Cheah Sui Ling, venture partner at Wavemaker Partners SEA, sparked a humorous yet pertinent moment at WeConnect Asia 2023. She noted the importance of digital trust, to enable innovations and take risks in the constantly shifting digital world.
Throughout the conference, participants echoed the same shared vision to create an even more digitized and inclusive future. Endeavoring to establish a more connected world, Tata Communications and the other corporate sustainability leaders offer their corporate social responsibility arsenal to ensure mutual growth in the global digital expansion.