2023

2023-12-19 Building accessibility into the engagement and the recruitment process (ONLINE EVENT)

Hosted by CapCHICapCHI December 2023 event image

Join us for a remote lunch and learn!

In the UX and Research community, when we think of product or service design, we often consider accessibility best practices from the standpoint of the deliverable. This is important, but is it enough? Do we need to step back and examine the process of engaging with people to understand their experiences and needs?

The upcoming panel discussion will support us in considering accessibility from the perspective of engagement. How do we engage people so that the engagement process is accessible, particularly when working with people who have been historically excluded or who face systemic barriers, including but not limited to people who are differently-abled?

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2023-11-21 From Discovery to Delivery: A Journey of Bringing a Product to Market

Hosted by CapCHI, and Melis B.CapCHI November 2023 event image

Join us and embark upon a journey that takes us from the conception of an idea, through the rigor of research and design, to the birth of a product that changes the way people make decisions. Seasoned designer and founder of Design Centered Co., Urooj Qureshi, draws you into the story of how his firm’s latest innovation, Impactor App, was created by putting humans at the center of every decision and how it leads to the transformation of service to product.

DATE TIME: Tuesday November 21, 2023, 6:00-8:00 pm.

LOCATION: In-Person Event at Mulligans Golf Bar at 201 Queen St, Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1P 5C9, 2nd Floor (this month only!).

  • COVID-19 safety measures: Event will be indoors!

REGISTRATION: (Free!) https://www.meetup.com/capchi/events/297228465/

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2023-10-17 Women in STEM – Panel Discussion: UX Current Challenges and Future Trends

Hosted by CapCHI, Hala H., and Ken K.CapCHI October 2023 event image

Tonight’s topic is a panel discussion with 3 Women in STEM, local leaders in their domain in who will share their UX Current Experience (academia, consulting and inhouse), Challenges and Future Trends

DATE TIME: Tuesday October 17, 2023, 6:00-9:00 pm.

LOCATION: In-Person Event at Mulligans Golf Bar at 201 Queen St, Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1P 5C9, 3rd Floor.

  • COVID-19 safety measures: Event will be indoors!

REGISTRATION: (Free!) https://www.meetup.com/capchi/events/296592420/

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2023-09-19 Designing and Implementing Indigenous-led Clean Energy Projects

Hosted by CapCHI and AnnaT.CapCHI September 2023 event image

CapCHI is back! Join us to kick off the 2023-2024 season and learn more about the design and implementation of transformative indigenous-led clean energy initiatives from Chris Henderson.

Topics include:

  • Creating foundations for reconciliation-centered relationships
  • Building an army of indigenous clean energy champions
  • Digital platforms for land based clean energy projects

DATE TIME: Tuesday September 19, 2023, 6:00-9:00 pm.

LOCATION: In-Person Event at Mulligans Golf Bar at 201 Queen St, Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1P 5C9, 3rd Floor.

  • COVID-19 safety measures: Event will be indoors!

REGISTRATION: (Free!) https://www.meetup.com/CapCHI/events/295872003/

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2023-05-16 CapCHI Student Showcase Featuring uOttawa, Carleton and Algonquin

Hosted by CapCHICapCHI May 2023 event image

CapCHI invites you to a very special evening featuring 6 projects developed by 9 students from various programs at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University and Algonquin College. In a pitch-style format, the event will feature a short presentation by each student or team followed by questions from the audience.

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2023-04-18 Co-designing a Future of Hybrid Intelligence

Hosted by CapCHICapCHI April 2023 event image

AI is transforming the world. When we see a hybrid of intelligence, that is, human intelligence and AI, co-existing in our daily work and lives, should we be more excited or concerned? How do we mitigate the negative aspects of embracing AI and what type of control can we apply? Taking a forward-thinking approach, this talk aims to explore future directions in this new era and broaden the horizon of humans when working with machines.

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2023-03-21 Inclusivity in Research and Design: A Win-Win for Business and Society

Hosted by CapCHICapCHI March 2023 event image

Join us to learn more about inclusivity in research and design from Lanre Jerry-Ijishakin.

Topics include:
• Practical tips for implementing inclusivity from ideation to product Launch
• Justifications for investing in Inclusive design
• Actionable steps toward inclusive design

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2023-02-21 The Innovation Hub: Human-centred Approach and its Impact on Veterans’ Services

Hosted by CapCHICapCHI February 2023 event image

Join us to learn more about the small but mighty Innovation Hub team within Veterans Affairs Canada. Topics include:

  • Their origin story (how they got started)
  • How they are leveraging AI to alleviate redundant and time-consuming work, and
  • Some challenges and lessons learned along the way

 

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