Ethical Tech for a Global Future Symposium

[Arts Communications]

The Critical Tech Talk series is pleased to present a Fall 2025 collaboration with the University of Waterloo’s Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. Please join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025 for the Ethical Tech for a Global Future (ETGF) Symposiu<https://uwaterloo.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion-anti-racism/events/symposium-ethical-tech-global-future>m<https://uwaterloo.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion-anti-racism/events/symposium-ethical-tech-global-future>, which takes place from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Davis Centre (room 1301/1302). All are invited to attendance the full symposium in-person, or to join either in-person or virtually for just the keynote address and panel discussion.

ETGF will explore topics such as the ethical dimensions of tech development, issues surrounding responsible innovation, and the implications of emerging technology for social justice. In addition to interactive networking time, the program features three main presentation sessions:


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10:00 - 11:00 am: Student presentations on “Mitigating Algorithmic Harm in AI Design” by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Kavi Duvvoori, and Amaya Kodituwakku
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11:30 am - 12:45 pm: Lunch keynote address on “Human Factors, Ethics, and the Future of Responsible Innovation” by Dr. Maurita T. Harris<https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-liberal-arts/faculty-profiles/maurita-harris/index.html> and panel discussion with Dr. Cosmin Munteanu, Gaya Bin Noon, and Ryan Tennant
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1:00 - 2:00 pm: Student presentations on “Technology Impacts on Social and Political Landscapes” by Jordan Leis, Madhav Malhotra, Jennifer Yu, Jacqueline Cardoso, Zanae Kendall, and Saleha Ranjha


The event is free to attend, and food will be provided for those who register in advance. Learn more and register.<https://uwaterloo.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion-anti-racism/events/symposium-ethical-tech-global-future>

We hope to see you on October 2nd!

Marcel O’Gorman
On behalf of the ETGF Organizing Team

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