Hosted by ILO, UNICEF and UN Women

Rewiring the future: How AI can empower girls and youth in Asia-Pacific

This webinar will explore how young people, especially girls and marginalized youth, are driving solutions to close the skills gap in the digital and green economy.

What is it about?

Across Asia and the Pacific, technological advancements and the rapid development of AI is transforming how we learn, work and live. But for many young people, especially girls and young ones, these shifts can widen existing inequalities. This World Youth Skills Day, join us to explore how AI and digital innovation can drive inclusive, gender-responsive change and future-ready skills to facilitate the digital and green transition of economies.

Why join?

Discover how the digital and green transitions, driven by AI, is reshaping skills and job opportunities for young people.
Hear directly from youth leaders, entrepreneurs and experts.
Learn about innovative, youth-led solutions to bridge the digital and green divide.
Help shape future policies that put girls and youth at the centre.

Agenda

10:00-10:05	Welcome and purpose
10:05-10:15	Scene setter: Why this Nexus matters now
10:15-11:10	Panel discussion: Empowering youth and girls: Skills for a green and digital future
11:10-11:20	Young people’s reflection
11:20-11:30	Next steps and closing

Moderator

Federica Tornincasa

Programme Analyst for Innovation, AI and Green Skills for Gender Equality, UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Panellists

Samuel Atasoa

Member, UNICEF EAPRO’s YPAT, Papua New Guinea
Hamza Qaiser

CEO, Skynok, Pakistan
Maria Korina Bertulfo

Founder and CEO, Filipina Homebased Moms, Philippines
Deborah Melissa Bottreau

Chairperson 2025 and Secretary General, ASEAN Young Entrepreneur Council