ISLAMABAD, Aug 06: Eight Pakistani students will participate in the regional finals of Huawei’s Seeds for the Future 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from August 11 to 17. This event is part of Huawei’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which has garnered significant support and participation from 157 students across 14 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia region.
The 2024 Seeds for the Future Regional Round, supported by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan and the IT Education Association, reflects the program’s extensive reach and recognition. Many telecom, regulatory, labor authorities, and vocational training bodies from the region have partnered with Huawei to support this initiative. Since its inception in 2008, the program has benefited over 18,000 students from 141 countries, showcasing its importance in developing global ICT talent.
Steven Yi, President of Huawei in the Middle East and Central Asia, congratulated the Pakistani team, saying, “Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program is dedicated to equipping these bright minds with essential skills and mindsets needed to thrive in our fast-paced world. We offer opportunities including online courses, competitions, exchange programs, and scholarships to provide talented youth with unparalleled STEM experiences, empowering them to pursue their dreams and contribute to the global community.”
The selected students from Pakistan include 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.
Huawei’s program focuses on fostering innovation through technological seminars and expert interactions, cultivating skills crucial for global digital transformation, promoting sustainability through environmental responsibility, and guiding participants to develop commercially viable solutions. The initiative aims to nurture well-rounded ICT leaders equipped to address global challenges and drive industry innovation.
The 2024 edition features the Tech4Good program, an entrepreneurship initiative challenging participants to address social issues using digital technologies. It focuses on sustainable development and empowers students to create viable tech-based solutions, offering intensive training, workshops, and incentives to help winning teams turn innovative ideas into successful businesses.
“Huawei’s Seeds for the Future represents our commitment to nurturing the next generation of ICT leaders. By bringing together talented students from across the region, we’re not just imparting technical knowledge – we’re fostering innovation, cross-cultural understanding, and skills needed for digital transformation,” added Steven Yi. This program underscores the crucial role of talent in digital transformation, supporting the achievement of national plans and visions.
Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world industry needs, providing participants with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, guided by industry experts and Huawei’s top technologists.
