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Sub-theme 4: AI and SME Transformation in the Digital Economy

Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital platforms are redefining how businesses operate. This sub-theme explores how SMEs can harness emerging technologies to drive efficiency, scale operations, and compete globally—while also addressing ethical and infrastructure challenges.

Focus Areas

  • Adoption of AI and digital tools by SMEs
  • SME digital readiness and capacity building
  • Responsible AI and data governance
  • Partnerships between tech innovators and small businesses

Expected Outcomes

  • Practical roadmaps for SME digital transformation
  • Investment and training models for AI in entrepreneurship
  • Policy proposals for responsible tech use among MSMEs
  • Documented case studies of tech-enabled SME growth

Strengthening Industry–Academia Linkages for Innovation

Forging stronger, more effective partnerships between universities and industry to accelerate the translation of academic research into market-ready solutions and commercial ventures.

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Unleashing the Power of the Creative Economy

Harnessing the creative economy's potential through supportive ecosystems for commercialization, investment, and scalable creative ventures.

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