What does FOCAS mean in FORUMS

The Forum on Communications and Society (FOCAS) is a platform that provides an opportunity for professionals, academics, and policy makers to come together and discuss how communication technology can be used to serve society by creating a better future.

The Forum on Communications and Society covers topics such as how communication technology is changing the world, its effects on different aspects of our lives, innovation in communications technologies, ways to improve access to communication services, opportunities for education through communications technologies, global digital governance issues, citizen engagement with governments through digital means, data privacy issues related to digital networks, implications of AI on communication channels etc.

Professionals from various fields such as engineering, law, economic development etc., academics from various disciplines ranging from computer science to sociology to media studies; policymakers at various levels — local, regional or international — are encouraged to participate in the Forum on Communications and Society.

Participating in this forum will open up new possibilities for addressing social challenges that are enabled by modern telecommunications technology. Participants will also gain insight into new innovative ideas from other experts across different backgrounds which could help develop more effective policies or strategies. They may also have access to resources or potential partners who could help them in their current projects related to communications technology.

The forum takes place annually with specific themes each year so participants can explore any current developments within those particular areas pertaining to communications technology. It's an event people look forward too where they can learn about what's going around the world related to telecommunication innovations.