AI for Good: Accessibility, Community Mapping & Public Engagement

What does it look like when AI is designed to serve communities, not just systems? This panel explores real-world ways AI and digital tools are being used to improve accessibility, strengthen community mapping, support creative practice, and deepen public engagement. Grounded in place-based work and community projects, panelists will share practical examples, emerging opportunities, and key equity questions like who benefits, who is left out, and how we build technology that reflects community needs.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and a free hot lunch is available with veg/vegan options.

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

1:00pm

Victoria City Hall Antechamber (1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC)

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Accessibility:

Email all accessibility requests to [email protected], or call 250-721-9611.

Victoria City Hall is wheelchair accessible.

An ASL interpreter is confirmed, but please email us by Friday, March 7 if you'll be needing this service so we can pre-arrange seating, etc.

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This conversation is part of CREAN’s Cracks in the Concrete Conference, March 20-22, 2026. The Conference is a weekend of collaboration, creativity, curiosity, networking, and interactive discussions. Through hosting the Cracks in the Concrete Conference, CREAN hopes to spark interest in under-researched topics, strengthen research and education networks, and provide information to community members in an inclusive and accessible manner. Visit www.creansociety.ca/conference for more information.

Contact:

250-721-9611

[email protected]

www.creansociety.ca/conference

We respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples.

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