Katara Tech Forum focuses on autism innovation

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara launched yesterday the 24th edition of the Katara Tech Forum under the theme Autism Spectrum Disorder: I...

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara launched yesterday the 24th edition of the Katara Tech Forum under the theme "Autism Spectrum Disorder: Innovation, Inclusion, and Quality of Life".

The event was held in the presence of Assistant Undersecretary for Family Affairs at the Ministry of Social Development and Family, HE Sheikha Sheikha bint Jassim Al-Thani along with a lineup of officials, experts, and pioneers in the field.

Director of Information Systems Department at Katara and Chairman of the Forum, Thamer Al Qadi emphasised that Katara Tech, organised in collaboration with the International Business Council, serves as a dynamic platform for exchanging knowledge and expertise on autism spectrum disorder.

He noted that the forum’s three main pillars reflect its commitment to seeking practical and innovative solutions to enhance the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

“Our aim through this edition is to present high-quality content that explores the latest technologies and methods that support the inclusion of individuals with autism in society and enhance their overall quality of life,” he said.