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Bengaluru, February 22, 2021: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIITB), conducted the third Web Science for Development (WS4D) workshop with the ‘Brave Conversations 2021’ conference on February 19-20th. The virtual event further developed the conversations begun in 2020 whilst exploring the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as a catalyst for a leap forward in global digitalisation. It also included a multitude of workshops and panel discussions conducted by IIITB’s Web Science Lab.
With the aim of creating a fast-paced learning environment the concept of ‘Brave Conversations’ provides a dynamic opportunity to explore the impact of Web Science on the everyday lives of ordinary citizens. Hosted by Prof. S. Sadagopan, Director, IIITB and Dr Srinath Srinivasa, Brave Conversations is guided by Ms. Anni Rowland-Campbell, philanthropist and Web Science practitioner, Web Science Trust, who through conversations with guests Professor Dame Wendy