Sharjah: The 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), is set to take place on 10-11 September at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme 'Communication for Quality of Life'. This year's forum will delve into the role of strategic communication in promoting wellbeing, resilience, and sustainable development across crucial sectors.
According to Emirates Press Agency, the forum aims to harness education to build a happiness economy, develop human-centred artificial intelligence, and reimagine food systems. Keynote addresses will provide insights to inspire policy, innovation, and practical actions that enhance quality of life globally.
The event will gather three prominent international figures in education, innovation, and science, along with global leaders, decision-makers, and communication experts. The two-day program will feature 22 interactive platforms, including panel discussions, keynote speeches, and workshops focusing on solutions to pressing global challenges.
Malawian Engineer and Inventor William Kamkwamba will deliver a keynote titled 'When Thought Becomes a Force for Change'. He will share his experience of building a wind turbine from simple materials to aid his drought-stricken village, illustrating how government communication can support grassroots innovations and strengthen food security.
In another keynote, 'New Life Code. Human Intelligence and Interactive Technology', Oussama Khatib, Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and President of the International Foundation of Robotics Research (IFRR), will discuss the latest advances in interactive robotics. He will highlight how robotics can enhance life quality in sectors like healthcare and education, stressing the importance of integrating ethical values into smart technology development.
Dr. Karan Rajan, a best-selling author and surgeon at the UK's National Health Service (NHS), will present 'Food Communication and the Protein Revolution: What Lies Ahead?' This keynote will explore how communication can increase public awareness of scientific advances in protein development and guide communities towards adopting sustainable food systems.
The forum will address five global priorities: food security, public health, education, environmental sustainability, and the green economy. Through discussions and knowledge exchange, IGCF 2025 aims to promote quality of life, strengthen government-community communication, and inspire collaborative actions towards a more equitable and sustainable future.