Tech as a Force for Good
Schedule
Fri Mar 28 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design | Santa Monica, CA

About this Event
How can technology be a true enabler of progress, sustainable growth, ethical leadership, and business resilience in a world of constant change? This question is at the core of The Tech Imperative, a gathering of leaders from B Corps, academia, and purpose-driven businesses dedicated to ensuring that innovation serves both people and profit.
As businesses navigate economic uncertainty, sustainability fatigue, and rising stakeholder expectations, technology has become one of the most powerful tools for building trust, strengthening communities, and securing long-term business viability. From automation to AI-driven insights, digital transformation to ethical governance, technology—when applied responsibly—can enhance workforce potential, create inclusive opportunities, and drive meaningful impact.
This event convenes business leaders, policymakers, and innovators committed to leveraging technology to contribute to uplifting . By bringing together B Corps, responsible businesses, and emerging leaders, this event seeks to co-create real-world solutions that ensure technology becomes a driver of resilience, not just disruption.
Why You Can’t Miss This:
Cutting-Edge Insights: Discover actionable strategies to integrate AI without losing the human touch.
Purpose-Driven Networking: Mingle with an eclectic mix of B Corps, purpose-led brands, and next-gen leaders who share your passion for impact.
Real-World Solutions: Dive into success stories, ethical frameworks, and sustainable approaches to keep you at the forefront of innovation.
Beyond Buzzwords: Break free from sustainability fatigue and “tech for good” cynicism—walk away with a roadmap to tackle real challenges.
Thematic pillars
Overcoming Sustainability Fatigue
How can businesses use technology to address greenwashing and build trust in sustainability?
Ethical leadership in a technology driven world
How can organizations ensure their technology & AI advances prioritize inclusivity and fairness?
Building a Resilient Workforce of the Future
Balancing automation with meaningful job creation
How Can Technology Create Shared Value
Generating profitability and societal benefit
Who will be there?
Purpose-Driven Leaders: Advocates for sustainable growth and transparent practices
Students & Emerging Leaders: Future professionals vying for a career in social impact, technology and human centered design
Senior executives and decision makers of technology, eCommerce, and philanthropic companies
Academia and industry thought-leaders
Where is it happening?
Santa Monica College Center for Media & Design, 1660 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
