Hacknight #270

How can tech bring us together? A FWD50 Debrief

with Skaidra Puodziunas, David Cox, and Gabriella Teixeira

Recording

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FWD50 is an annual gathering of the world’s leading public sector innovators. In this debrief, three Civic Tech Toronto co-organizers will share highlights and insights from this year's conference. FWD50 is an annual event, and this year they asked a question that is familiar to Civic Tech Toronto—‘How do we use technology to bring us together?’ Please bring your thoughts & reflections on what this question means to you (in your life, in your practice, and in Civic Tech) for discussion after the talk! https://fwd50.com/

Speakers

Skaidra Puodziunas

Think hy-dra, say sky-dra.Work hustle: Engagement Team at the Ontario Digital Service, embedded within the Ontario Government's Cabinet Office. Side hustle: Civic tech, fostering Baltic connections and globetrotting.

David Cox

David Cox is a long-time civic tech enthusiast who’s been fortunate enough to work in tech within the civil service. On weekdays, he’s on a mission to drink lots of tea and improve accessibility through the UK Government’s design system. On weekends, he’s a Canadian tourist, exploring London’s endless foods, sights, and rainy weather.

Gabriella Teixeira

Topic:

FWD50 is an annual gathering of the world’s leading public sector innovators. In this debrief, three Civic Tech Toronto co-organizers will share highlights and insights from this year’s conference.

FWD50 is an annual event, and this year they asked a question that is familiar to Civic Tech Toronto—”How do we use technology to bring us together?”

Please bring your thoughts & reflections on what this question means to you (in your life, in your practice, and in Civic Tech) for discussion after the talk!

Website: https://fwd50.com/ Slides: TBA

Speaker: 3 Civic Tech Toronto Co-organizers: Gabriella Teixeira, Skaidra Puodziunas, & David Cox