The Consumer Technology Association
(CTA)® today announced technology as a new eighth pillar of the Human
Security for All (HS4A) campaign. The announcement took place at an
event on the United Nations Main Campus, co-hosted by CTA, World Academy of Art
and Science (WAAS) and the UN Trust Fund for Human Security during the 78th
session of the UN General Assembly.
“Technology is making our world a better place to live for literally billions
of people, and we are only just scratching the surface of what’s possible,”
said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “I’m thrilled to continue work with
the UN Trust Fund for Human Security and World Academy of Art and Science to
advance the HS4A global campaign and showcase the innovations that transform
our world – at CES 2024 and beyond.”Â
The addition of technology as a human security pillar—alongside economic,
environmental, food, health, political, personal and community
security—reflects the power of technology as a tool to advance human security
in all its dimensions. Access to technology enhances the human experience. It
is essential to development, enabling us to do more with less, tackle the
world’s most pressing challenges and close the sustainable development goals
(SDG) investment gap.Â
These themes animated the UN event, which featured remarks by the UN Secretary
General’s Envoy on Technology Amandeep Singh Gill, as well as a panel
discussion on technology’s power to address global challenges with Kinsey
Fabrizio, SVP of CES and Membership, CTA; Garry Jacobs, President & CEO,
WAAS; and Megan Lee, Chairwoman and CEO, Panasonic, moderated by CNN Business
Senior Writer Samantha Kelly. A recording of the event can be viewed via UN Web TV.Â
The connection between technology and human security will be pervasive
throughout CES 2024, which will showcase technology that is addressing the
world’s biggest challenges through its show floor exhibits, conference
programing and Innovations Awards program.