Artificial Intelligence & Virtual Worlds: Innovating the Future of Work and Economic Growth to advance the SDGs (STI Forum Side Event).


This side event will explore how AI and virtual worlds are reshaping industries, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth in alignment with SDG 8 and the Pact for the Future.


The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), the Permanent Missions of Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and Tanzania to the United Nations, are co-hosting the STI Forum 2025 side event titled "Artificial Intelligence & Virtual Worlds: Innovating the Future of Work and Economic Growth to advance the SDGs". This event will take place on 6 May 2025, from 15:00 to 16:15 (New York time) in New York. The side event will explore how AI and virtual worlds can drive inclusive growth, support SDGs 8 and 17, strengthen global cooperation and deliver on the Pact for the Future and Global Digital Compact. It will also spotlight the Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI as a multi-stakeholder global platform that aims at fostering open, interoperable and innovative AI-powered virtual worlds that can be used safely and with confidence by people, businesses and public services.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), the Permanent Missions of Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and Tanzania to the United Nations, are co-hosting the STI Forum 2025 side event titled "Artificial Intelligence & Virtual Worlds: Innovating the Future of Work and Economic Growth to advance the SDGs". This event will take place on 6 May 2025, from 15:00 to 16:15 (New York time) in New York. This side event is also organized as part of ITU's Digital Transformation Dialogues.

This side event will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual worlds are reshaping industries, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth in alignment with SDG 8 and the Pact for the Future. With AI-powered automation, immersive virtual environments, and emerging virtual economies, technology is unlocking new opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience. To fully harness these innovations, global partnerships (SDG 17) are essential. Collaboration between governments, cities, industry, academia and international organizations is essential to bridge digital divides, support responsible AI policies, and drive economic transformation—especially in developing economies.

Bringing together global leaders, this side event will highlight how AI and virtual worlds can enhance workforce skills, improve productivity, foster smart city innovation, and ensure inclusive economic participation. It will also address key policy considerations, ethical implications and the role of standardization.

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