Tech Connect: Access is the Original Innovation

Join us for an inclusive evening designed in partnership with CCRW to connect the tech sector with newcomers and individuals with disabilities — two communities that have historically faced barriers to industry networks. This is your chance to explore real-world pathways, hear lived experiences, and build relationships with those shaping the future of tech in Waterloo Region and beyond.

✨Event Highlights:

🗣 Keynote Speaker –A certified coach and former tech leader who empowers people to find clarity, confidence, and purpose in their next steps.

🔧Resource Spotlights – Tools and programs to help you access tech careers: inclusive hiring, resumes, bootcamps, micro-credentials.

🎤Honest Panel Conversation – Industry leaders discuss:

• The current tech climate
• Growth areas like fintech & medtech
• What’s in demand (and what’s not)
• Live Q&A

🤝 Inclusive Networking Session – Accessible spaces to connect with:

• Employers (open to dialogue)
• Educators & credential providers
• Community support services
• Entrepreneurship opportunities

Accessibility note:

Event will feature accessible layout, calming spaces, prayer room, and sensory supports.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Workplace Immigrant Network and CCRW