Eight Pakistani students will compete in the Huawei Seeds for the Future 2024 regional finals, which will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from August 11 to 17.
A news report from Huawei stated that building on the success of the previous year’s edition, the firm’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program brought together a record 157 students from 14 different Middle Eastern and Central Asian nations.
The 2024 Seeds for the Future Regional Round is funded by the Republic of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies and the IT Education Association. Many additional Middle Eastern and Central Asian telecom, regulatory, labor, and vocational training organizations have collaborated with Huawei on this initiative.
The Seeds for the Future initiative, which began in 2008, seeks to develop global ICT talent by providing students with the vital skills and experiences required for a fast expanding digital environment.
This year’s regional round, sponsored by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies and the IT Education Association, demonstrates the program’s broad scope and tremendous impact. Over 18,000 students from 141 countries have profited from this project, demonstrating its worldwide significance.
Areeba Faheem and Muhammad Ahmad from COMSATS University Islamabad, Haider Irfan and Mian Akbar Jan from GIKI, Abtaal Aatif and Isaam Ansari from FAST NUCES, Zahra Nawaz from UET Taxila, and Asfand Yar Jamali from NUST Islamabad comprise the Pakistani team.
These students were chosen for their exceptional potential and are prepared to demonstrate their abilities in a variety of technological and entrepreneurial challenges.
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Steven Yi, President of Huawei in the Middle East and Central Asia, said, “I want to congratulate the Pakistan team for making it to the regional finals being held in Uzbekistan for the first time. Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program is dedicated to equipping these bright minds with the essential skills and mindsets needed to thrive in our fast-paced world. We’ve designed this platform to offer a wide range of opportunities, including online courses, competitions, exchange programs, and scholarships. We aim to provide talented youth from the ME&CA region with unparalleled STEM experiences, empowering them to pursue their dreams and make meaningful contributions to the global community.”
“We’ve designed this platform to offer a wide range of opportunities, including online courses, competitions, exchange programs, and scholarships,” the CEO said. “We aim to provide talented youth from the ME&CA region with unparalleled STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] experiences, empowering them to pursue their goals and make meaningful contributions to the global community.”
Cutting-edge technology lectures and expert exchanges promote innovation.
Seeds for the Future 2024 offers Tech4Good, an entrepreneurship program that challenges young adults to use digital technologies to address social issues. The program promotes sustainability through environmental responsibility and exposure to green technologies, fostering well-rounded ICT leaders capable of addressing global challenges and driving industry innovation.
Steven said, “Seeds for the Future represent Huawei’s long-standing commitment to nurturing the next generation of ICT leaders. By bringing together talented students from across the Middle East and Central Asia, we’re not just imparting technical knowledge – we’re fostering innovation, cross-cultural understanding, and the skills needed to drive digital transformation in the region. This initiative is a testament to our belief that empowering youth is key to building a fully connected, intelligent world. Moreover, it underscores the crucial role of talent in digital transformation, including building the digital economy, driving socioeconomic development, and supporting the achievement of national plans and visions” .
Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program is a CSR initiative aimed at developing skilled ICT talent and promoting cross-cultural communication. It bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world industry needs, offering hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like 5G, AI, and cloud computing.