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Inclusive Design Challenge: Future of Work (informational webinar)

January 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Are you interested in building a future of work that is more accessible and inclusive? This informational webinar will show you how to apply for this national competition, which will cover challenge requirements, tips on creating a successful submission and will finish with a live q&a.

The MaRS and CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge: Future of Work seeks solutions that prevent and/or reduce AI Bias and the impacts it has on the recruitment of people with disabilities. The deadline to submit a solution is March 4, 2024.

This challenge accepts applications in two solution streams, with a total of $100,000 CAD in funding to be awarded. This informational webinar will provide further details about the different streams. Visit our challenge website to learn more!

MaRS and CIBC are committed to making this launch, and the overall challenge, as accessible as possible. We are offering closed-captioning and ASL during the broadcast. Please let us know if you require any additional accommodations through the registration.

Who should attend?

  • People with lived experience of disability
  • Accessibility or DEI professionals
  • AI experts
  • Startups and ventures in the emerging technologies sector
  • HR professionals
  • Researchers
  • Private, public and nonprofit sector organizations
  • Students
  • General public

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Date:
January 23
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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