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* The first NEST – The Networked Society Forum – initiated and hosted by
Ericsson, takes place in Hong Kong from November 11-13
* Leaders and authorities from the ICT industry and governments will gather
to
discuss how ICT can accelerate education and learning for everyone,
everywhere
* Discussions at the forum will focus on Access for all; Redefining
education;
and Bridging the education gap
* Hosted by Ericsson-s President and CEO Hans Vestberg, guests include
President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and
42nd President of the United States of America; Chris Hughes, cofounder of
Facebook; and Sir Harold Kroto, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry
in 1996
Delivering high-quality education to individuals in all corners of the world
using mobility, broadband and the cloud is on the agenda at NEST – The
Networked
Society Forum – initiated by Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC). NEST aims to stimulate a
meaningful and open discussion and to inspire both participants and others
around the world to take action.
Among the numerous participants will be President Bill Clinton, founder of the
William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States of
America. Other speakers will include top-level management from the ICT
industry,
global leaders, entrepreneurs and high-level representatives from governments
and authorities, including Chris Hughes, cofounder of Facebook, and Sir Harold
Kroto, professor and winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996.
Sir Harold Kroto, a firm believer in the contributions that ICT can make to
society, says: “The internet is the most remarkable innovation since the
invention of the printing press.”
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes says: “There is a whole world out there that
would like to use their talents and expertise to connect, collaborate and
support learning.”
Although education is a fundamental human right, almost 70 million children
around the world do not attend school, according to UNESCO and UNICEF.
Furthermore, these organizations state that 28 million children live in
countries where conflict has destroyed schools and communities. Elsewhere,
millions of children leave school early without acquiring the knowledge and
skills that are crucial for a decent livelihood. As a direct result, about 800
million adults lack basic literacy skills.
Hans Vestberg, Ericsson-s President and CEO, says: “Our society is getting
more
and more connected. The ICT industry has now reached a point where it is
possible to bring education and learning opportunities to all, no matter where
they are. It-s time to act to close the education gap. Therefore, we are
uniting
influencers and people with the right expertise to contribute to the goal of
ensuring education for all.”
For a complete list of the NEST discussion leaders and key contributors, as
well
as photos and videos, or to learn more about the issues that will be discussed
at the forum, please visit
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Ericsson is the world-s leading provider of technology and services to telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and
provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the
leading position in managed services. The company-s portfolio comprises mobile
and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The
Sony
Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all-
communicating world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable business
solutions. Working in 180 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated
revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with
the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX,
Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
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