FBAS 2024 is themed " Future 7 Years: Big Data Driving Transformative Actions to Achieve SDGs." The forum will explore how big data technology can support global sustainable development, provide policy guidance, and promote the digital industry for regional sustainable development. Key topics include global partnership building, youth innovation, and the application of big data to drive transformative actions. The forum will focus on Sustainable Development Goals such as Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Climate Action (SDG 13), Life Below Water (SDG 14), Life on Land (SDG 15), and Global Partnerships (SDG 17).

The core objectives of FBAS 2024 are:

-To provide an up-to-date assessment of progress towards various SDGs and map relevant existing data platforms globally.

-To elucidate the linkages between different SDG actions, including their positive and negative externalities, and to develop a comprehensive, integrated, and forward-looking plan for sustainability transformation.

-To highlight creative approaches for targeting big data solutions to drive transformative actions.

-To emerge with concrete recommendations or initiatives stemming from FBAS 2024 outcomes for presentation at major international events in the future.

The forum will feature dialogues and exchanges on the latest big data and artificial intelligence technologies, comprehensive solutions, application demonstrations, and strategies for regional sustainable development.