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Does Tech Widen or Narrow the Social Inequality Gap?

Tech advancements have transformed the way we live and can potentially empower the underprivileged.

Join us for a night of hard truths as we discuss on tech disruptions widening the wealth gap and the challenge of addressing the needs of people with disabilities to be engaged in a digital society and economy. Can it be evenly distributed?

πŸ”΄1 Aug, Thurs
πŸ”΅6.30pm - 10pm
βšͺ️Found8 (Anson), 79 Anson Road, #23-01, S079906

πŸ‘‰Sign up here http://bit.ly/2Gq94KH
πŸ‘‰Registration closes on 31 July

Leng Kee YEC of the People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM) empowers youths to make a difference in purposeful causes for the community.

#technology #inequality #disabilities
Data Science with Impact - Using Technology for a Good Cause

What if the algorithms and analytics that companies use to increase profit can be applied to improve social issues in healthcare and education, and to reap benefits for our society?

Join us for this workshop and panel discussion session to understand how companies can do good using data science.

πŸ”΄ 4 Sept, Wed
πŸ”΅ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
βšͺ️ BASH, Level 3, Blk 79 Ayer Rajah Crescent, S139955, via Lift Lobby 3

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here http://bit.ly/2ZcKmJb

#technology #impact #socialgood
One-north Festival 2019 - The Future of Everyone

This festival is an annual celebration of research, innovation, creativity & enterprise.

Come explore how science & tech can steer the way to a sustainable future for everyone!

Experience fun & interactive displays from schools & entrepreneurs to address sustainability challenges. Meet leading scientists & innovators and get hands-on with activities that entertains the whole family!

πŸ”΄13 & 14 Sep, Fri & Sat
πŸ”΅11am - 6pm
βšͺ️Fusionopolis One (one-north MRT)

πŸ‘‰Sign up here: bit.ly/2kdrI0y

Organised by A*STAR, JTC & Science Centre Singapore

#technology #environment #festival
TECH TARIK 2019: Singapore's Mental Hell or Health?

How do we take care of our own & others' mental health? Is tech compatible with mental wellness?

Let's discuss the different intersections of mental health & tech! Come analyse how tech can upkeep our mental health and confront 'horrors & nightmares' related to it.

Diverse speakers include Bjorn Lee (MindFi), Tiansern Oon (Acceset), Dr. Pascale Cannon (Holmusk Data Scientist) & Hwee Boon Toh (SG Assoc for Counselling). Moderated by Saiful Anuar (Interverse)

🍽 Food is provided!

πŸ”΄ 13 Sep, Fri
πŸ”΅ 730 - 10pm
βšͺ️ A Good Space, 04-88, NVPC, Central 6 Eu Tong Sen St, S059817

πŸ’°TICKETS
$15 - Youth 13-25 years (with valid ID)
$18 - Early Bird
$25 - Standard

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: bit.ly/2m1tPF2
πŸ‘‰ Limited slots available!

Organised by GUILD - Ground-Up Innovation Labs for Development

#technology #mentalhealth #paneldiscussion
AI: Unleash The Power of Analytics for Impact

Hear from organisations including MNCs in different themes, including sustainable finance, food sustainability, healthcare, how do they apply analytics to do good. You will also hear about social organisations sharing their initiatives and challenges, and work together in teams to define a problem statement.

πŸ”΄ 19 Oct, Sat - 20 Oct, Sun
βšͺ️ Singapore University of Technology and Design, Building 2 level 5, Lecture theatre 58 Somapah Road, S 487372

πŸ’°Public: $12
Students: $6
Partners: $6

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2Vx6qsZ

#technology #impact #hackathon
Taking Ctrl, Finding Alt 2019

On International Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, join us in a panel event centred on technology-facilitated sexual violence & how to fight it.

Hear sharings on cases followed by expert speakers discussing challenges faced by survivors. Lastly, we’ll find ways to combat image-based sexual abuse through a solutions-oriented contest!

πŸ”΄ 25 Nov, Mon
πŸ”΅ 6.30-9.30pm
βšͺ️ Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8, Hall 1-2, S408601

πŸ’°$5

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/376bzxp

Organised by AWARE

#technology #sexualviolence #paneldiscussion
Tech for Good 2021

T4G celebrates the use of technology in creating possibilities for persons with disabilities through innovative solutions - from improving telescope canes for the visually impaired to communication tools for persons with Aphasia!

Join this festival and
🏠 Explore booths and presentations by 40 T4G teams, Makerspaces, Community Partners & alumni teams
πŸŽ™Assistive tech panel discussion from 5 distinguished differently-abled speakers

πŸ”΄ 6 Nov, Sat
πŸ”΅ 930am - 5pm

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3nNzdYu

Organised by Engineering Good
#technology #disabilities #festival
Tech For Good 2022

Have a passion for social impact and technology? Join us as a youth innovator or a mentor to tackle assistive technology missions!

(T4G) is an innovation festival that celebrates the use of technology in helping persons with disabilities live a life of opportunities. It is a unique platform for youths (15-25 years old) to team up with skilled mentors and community partners to create solutions to real-life problem statements.

πŸ”΄ 24-25 June

πŸ‘‰ Register by 15 May!
πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3KAo2vI

Organised by Engineering Good
#technology #social #youth
Tech for Good 2022

T4G is an annual innovation festival to find creative solutions for people with disabilities. This year T4G is back in person, with 30 teams of innovators showcasing their solutions to the public. Other fringe activities include lunchtime chats and a Assistive Tech marketplace.

πŸ”΄ 1 Oct, Sat
πŸ”΅ 10am - 5pm
βšͺ National Library Plaza, 100 Victoria Street S(188064)

πŸ‘‰ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3qT6GmC

Organised by Engineering Good
#technology #disabilities #festival