THE Digital Myanmar Forum and Exhibition was held at the Yadanabon Teleport building within the Yadanabon New City project in PyinOoLwin on 27 and 28 February, with the aims of accelerating digital transformation in public service sectors, including government administration, enhancing cybersecurity knowledge, boosting the digital competitiveness of businesses, fostering connections between technologists and the workforce, and building a technological ecosystem.
To meet the goals of the ASEAN Digital Master Plan, it is necessary to strive to implement an Inclusive Digital Community, a Trusted Digital Ecosystem, an Innovative Digital Economy, a Future-Ready Workforce, and Sustainable Digital Transformation.
At present, artificial intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly advancing, prompting many ASEAN countries to prioritize the responsible use of AI. ASEAN nations are aligning their AI ethical standards with one another to ensure safe AI applications. As digital systems expand, online fraud is also increasing. To combat this, ASEAN countries are strengthening information-sharing networks more than ever. In Yadanabon New City, young people have the opportunity to exchange ideas and showcase innovations, while local and international technology companies present new digital technologies, providing valuable support for national development.
The youth of Myanmar already possess the capabilities to compete internationally. The government is supporting and providing opportunities to nurture the creative potential of young people, which bodes well for the country’s future development. Through technology exchange and exhibition events like the one in Yadanabon New City, young participants can create software, hardware, and innovative solutions capable of standing on the global stage. Student projects from such events are expected to serve as foundational building blocks for the development of Myanmar’s future digital economy.
The aim is to implement innovative technologies to facilitate smooth cross-border trade among ASEAN countries through digital systems, enable the effective use of AI and establish AI safety and security networks, enhance the digital knowledge and skills of the regional workforce, cultivate high-level technology experts and promote the use of technology within workplaces, and apply digital technologies to address environmental conservation and climate change challenges.
This technology exchange event provides new opportunities for technology entrepreneurs, experts, and enthusiastic students to connect. It allows domestic technological innovations to be recognized and showcased, and opens up opportunities to manufacture locally based electronic devices and ICT equipment. Technology is crucial for national development, and in line with the saying “Technology shapes the future,” the knowledge and experience gained from this event are believed to become a driving force for the country’s development.
