United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Division of Sustainability Development Goals- SDGs
Outreach and Partnership Branch
United Nations
New York, USA | UNHQ/Floor26
www.un.org
From: Johanna Risan
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 4:59 PM
To: kofizino@gmail.com
Cc: Naiara Costa
Subject: [IMPORTANT] - Stakeholder Speaking Slot at 2023 STI Forum, 3-4 May 2023
Dear Dr. Amos Obi, Hetaved Skills Academy for Innovations and Entrepreneurship,
You are receiving this message because of your selection in presenting a statement during the 8th Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) that will be held from 3-4 May 2023.
Time permitting, moderators will be inviting selected stakeholders to deliver a statement (no more than 300 to 700 words) on Science Technology and Innovations interface for Advancing the UN SDGs.
This is to specially inform you that you have been selected to deliver a statement on 4 May, during the session 6 -
Topic: "Forging an Equitable, Digital Future for all " that will be presented from 3:00 – 4:30 PM ETD.
Please, note that, although moderators will do their utmost to accommodate stakeholders’ statements, this will depend on the regular demands of the intergovernmental discussions.
IMPORTANT! Please, confirm your interest no later than 1st May 2023 at 12pm (EDT, New York time).
Please, note:
Statements should not last more than 300 to 700 words and should relate directly to the theme of your session/event. You may submit a longer version (up to 700 words for online publication).
Please send your complete statement in word to Johanna Risan (johanna.risan@un.org) copying Naiara Costa (naiara.costa@un.org) by 2nd May 2022 at 5pm (EDT, NY Time) so it can be shared with interpreters and uploaded to the UN STI Forum’s website. Please, include your Name and the name of Organizations/Groups on behalf of which you will be delivering that statement.
On the day of your Session, please, access the Trusteeship Council Chamber from the 3rd floor at least 20 minutes before the beginning of the session you are being considered for a Special Passage for the Intervention on Science, Technology and Innovations.
Please, walk to the 2nd floor and look for the UN DESA colleague who will be supporting stakeholders’ interventions so they can indicate where you should seat and will explain how stakeholder interventions will be organized.
Please, note that, only the main potential/key speaker will have a reserved seat. Other Members of your Presentations will be accorded seat within the arena. Speakers under 18 years old will be allowed one chaperone.
You will be called by your name and of the organization through which you were registered to attend the STI Forum 2023 for the speakership. If your statement is delivered on behalf of more organizations, please, refer to the group during your introduction. Please, note that, by submitting inputs in the name of organizations you are confirming that you are authorized to do so on its/their behalf.
Stakeholders will be kindly invited to vacate the reserved seats after their session in order to accommodate potential speakers of the next sessions.
The official meetings of the STI Forum will be webcast live and on demand on UN Web TV (http://webtv.un.org).
Additional information on the STI Forum and the full programme can be accessed here: https://sdgs.un.org/tfm/STIForum2023
Looking very much forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Johanna Risan
Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Division of Sustainability Development Goals
Outreach and Partnership Branch
United Nations
New York, USA | UNHQ/Floor26
www.un.org
