Friday, October 13, 2017

2030NOW: Innovators, regulators clash on new technology

MANILA, Philippines – With technology

moving at such a fast pace, innovations are cropping up, promising to be game changers in different fields.But while startups are dreaming big with their plans to shake up various industries, there has to be an ongoing conversation with government regulators who may not readily accept these new ideas and technologies.This was underscored in a panel discussion at the 2017 Social Good Summit held on Saturday, September 16.The discussion focused on the challenges to innovation in the Philippines, and what various groups have been doing to promote entrepreneurship in the country.