The Canon\u2018Frontiers of Innovation Forum 2020\u2019is uniting industry and sector experts under one online platform to foster industry learningduring the COVID-19 crisis. Since it was launched in 2016, the forum aims to provide a platform for driving innovation and ideas, gain insights and experiences, and generate solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frontiers of Innovation 2020 takes the format of an online weekly broadcast series, discussing key evolving trends and the impact of the pandemic on individuals and economies. The online series will also explore how different sectors are preparing themselves for the post-Covid-19 phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weekly Forumwill continue to outline innovative technologies and operational efficiencies as in previous editions \u2013 albeit via a new virtual platform, on Canon Middle East\u2019s LinkedIn page (https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/canon-emea\/) \u2013 and analyse how different sectors are preparing themselves for the post-Covid-19 phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With industries entering the second phase and opening up more to business, the Forum complements GCC governments\u2019 strategies to develop cultures of innovation, and Canon is actively supporting public and private sectors as they strive to find innovative solutions to the challenges of modern living post crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first discussion \u2013 \u2018The Effect of Covid-19 on Digital Transformation\u2019 \u2013 streamed live last weekincluded Muhammad Chbib, CEO, Tradeling; Edwardo Aspillaga, Digital Transformation Strategy Lead, IBM and Hesham Safwat, CEO, Jumia Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serial entrepreneur Chbib said the crisis is creating mindset changes prompted by adaption, exposing companies that don\u2019t have robust business models and underlining the importance of quality investors. \u201cI don\u2019t mean to sound harsh but this cleansing is super important \u2013 a lot of things have been funded in recent years that don\u2019t deserve funding under global standards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aspillaga said changes in the last three months are the culmination of four years of transformation. \u201cBefore it was dependent on early adapters but now people from different age brackets and demographics are using digital on a daily basis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He cited seven key developments, starting with the empowering of remote workforces; increased collaboration; greater virtual engagement with customers; growth in remote access to all business aspects (training and talent as well as products and services); agility and transparency; cyber security; and continuity of supply chains \u2013 and stressed digitisation is about \u201cpeople first\u201d and not just technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chbib said while the remote migration has led to more efficiencies and less of a \u2018control mentality\u2019, he didn\u2019t believe staff should work at home forever. \u201cSitting in a room with a bunch of people is always helpful \u2013 period.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safwat was asked about how digital transformation will be rolled out in Africa. \u201cWe have seen countries investing more in their internet services and supporting local SMEs, who have been mostly affected by the crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The level of GCC public sector service digitisation is \u201ctop of the range,\u201d added Aspillaga. Chbib agreed Gulf governments are leading the way and good role models and long-term strategies are derived from experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further drivers will be AR, which will lead to more personalisation, the roll-out of 5G and 3D printing \u201cwill change everything from cutlery to fashion, as well as the just-in-time supply chain.\u201d Despite the recessionary mood, Chbib said now is the time to invest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think one massive change from COVID-19 is people realise how dependent they are on China \u2013 it\u2019s a tectonic shift in world politics. I see centres of excellence of production emerging in India, Africa and South America.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mai Youssef, Corporate Communications and Marketing Services Director, Canon Africa, Middle East and Turkeysaid: \u201cNow in its third edition, the online series will help us gain insights into critical topics that impact and shape future industries during this critical time.It will help us learn from each other\u2019s experiences and inspire dialogue among key stakeholders, to see how we can continuously innovate in future. This underpins Canon\u2019s philosophy and complements theuniversal focus on environmental and economic sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next discussions include \u2018Cyber Security at Home\u2019 and \u2018Education\u2019and will held on Wednesday June 17th and June 24th. Tune in to Canon EMEA\u2019s LinkedIn page (https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/canon-emea\/).The forum is moderated by Etithne Treanor, Founder & CEO, E Treanor Media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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