ATscale at Davos

Unlock the everyday: Advancing the SDGs through the power of assistive technology

Hosted by ATscale in partnership with Devex alongside the World Economic Forum in Davos, this event brought together political leaders, investors, and the private sector to explore innovative strategies for expanding access to assistive technology and unlocking the potential of millions around the globe.

The event marked the official launch of Unlock The Everyday - the first ever global awareness raising campaign calling for urgent action to improve access to assistive technology for millions of people around the world. The launch took place during a high level panel event in Davos in partnership with Devex, and was launched by ATscale in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF and IDA, among other partners.

The event began with moderator Raj Kumar engaging in a fireside chat with Leopoldine Huyghues Despointes, filmmaker and advocate of disability rights, and Pascal Bijleveld, CEO of ATscale, in which Leopoldine shared her lived experiences as an AT user and why the newly launched campaign is important for advancing the SDGs. The keynote speech was provided by the Honourable First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi, who emphasized the life-changing power of assistive technology and the commitment of the President of Pakistan to accelerate access. This was followed by a panel discussion of expert speakers – including representatives from UNICEF, ICRC, Accenture and the Valuable 500.

Watch the event in full.