On March 26, Hispanotech.ca had the privilege of attending Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)'s event "Thrive: How We Can Innovate To Support Newcomers, Employers & Our Economy", where fellow leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across industries converged.
Saad Usmani kicked the event off with a heartfelt land acknowledgment. The event was packed with valuable insights, starting with Interim CEO Simon Trevarthen's summary of seven key trends shaping the new economy:
✅ Artificial Intelligence
✅ Leapfrog Connectivity
✅ Bio-tech Adoption
✅ Clean Energy
✅ Future Mobility
✅ Machine Learning
✅ Robotics & Automation
The discussions also addressed public opinion on immigration, highlighting the challenges and the positive impact newcomers have on our society. Today's newcomers are diverse in age, utilize digital channels, and bring a wealth of skills. They navigate systemic barriers and need updated support systems to build strong networks and pathways.
A panel discussion provided three unique perspectives on Artificial Intelligence from the fields of banking (Bindhu AT), nonprofits (Jason Shim), and construction (Ramtin Attar), emphasizing the importance of acquiring new skills in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Attendees also heard from Vincent Lee and then went on to the networking part of the agenda to close it.
Our president, Citlalli Rios, was in attendance to reconnect with key players in this ecosystem, including Debroy Chan, Sathya Gnaniah, Iman A., Sugi Vasavithasan, Rachel Crowe, Rohit Singh, Arushi G Phillips, Don Hutchison, Lisa Byers, Gerard Keledjian, Dhaval Vediya (CM, MBA, CMS, B.Eng), Kate Lam, Silvia Zapata, Anna Carolina Alvarado, Ximena Berecochea, Salvador Alanis, Arcelia Camacho, John McGraw, Dave Estrella (DBA, P.Eng, PE, PQS, GSC), Brenda Sierra.
Together, we can shape a thriving economy where employers tap into a dynamic talent pool and immigrants achieve their full potential.
Thank you to TRIEC for organizing such an engaging event. Let's continue to support and empower each other as we embrace these exciting changes in the new economy.
