Join us for a very special evening with economist, columnist, entrepreneur and activist Erica Ifill.
As a columnist for the Hill Times and founder of Not in My Colour, Erica has been a voice for equity and inclusivity in government, technology and design.
- DATE TIME: Tuesday October 20, 2020, 6:00-8:00 pm.
- LOCATION: Online Event (Zoom) — Link visible for attendees upon registration.
- REGISTRATION: (Free!) https://www.meetup.com/CapCHI/events/273900235
The last decade has seen the rapid adoption of technology and we see nothing to change that going forward. However, there have been sober second thoughts about technology’s impact on society, particularly for marginalized communities whose voices often go unheard. Equity is the foundation for peace and prosperity in this new age of uncertainty characterizing the ambitions of 21st century organizations and businesses.
The evening will begin with an open conversation with Erica on themes related to inclusion in UX, followed by smaller breakout rooms where guests can meet Erica in-person.
ABOUT ERICA
The Hill Times
https://www.hilltimes.com/author/erica-ifill
Not in My Colour
YOUR HOSTS
Karen Spreng
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-spreng-84a866b
Jed Looker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedlooker
PRIME SPONSORS
We are extremely grateful to these organizations for their generous support of CapCHI and the local UX community.
Jumping Elephants https://www.jumpingelephants.ca
Jumping Elephants is a full-service, consulting group based in Ottawa. They specialize in user-centred solutions design and business process management for the public and private sector. They offer tailored solutions to complex challenges in the areas of Business Process Reengineering, Information Architecture, Web Usability, Content Management and Government of Canada Web Standards implementation.
Becker-Carroll https://becker-carroll.com
We are a team of business and technical professionals committed to helping organizations deliver value digitally. Our people are committed to helping private and public sector organizations adopt, utilize, and manage technology. Our mission is to empower private and public sector organizations through technology by transforming environments, operations, and services.
Human-Centred Design http://human-centred.ca
A graduate certificate at Algonquin College that prepares students for a career in design research and strategy. In this one-year program, students gain a balance of research and design theory, methodology, and practice to develop strategic direction for systems, products, policies, and services.
About CapCHI
CapCHI (www.capchi.org) is a social and professional society of people who work as user interface designers, researchers, educators, software developers, web designers, graphic designers and human factors engineers in and around Canada’s National Capital Region. Founded in 1991, CapCHI’s goal is to bring together local professionals interested in how humans and computers interact, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
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