— YES 2026 Executive Roundtable —
THRIVE: AI, Disability, and the
Future of Skills
Join us for a gathering of thought leaders and decision makers for a facilitated dialogue developing practical recommendations for an inclusive AI workforce in Canada.
Tuesday, December 8th
12pm - 3pm
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Be Part of Driving Change in Canada’s Workforce
Learn from Canada’s leaders in AI and Disability
in live discussion
Hear From The Experts
Connect with a
Connect with Changemakers
Share your voice and be part of active change in the industry as part of reports and recommendations
Shape the Future
Topic
Join us for a lively discussion on
Identify how AI is changing employment opportunities, hiring practices and skills requirements for people with disabilities.
Establish principles for accessible, ethical and disability-inclusive AI in recruitment, training and workplaces.
Recommend future-skills pathways, including accessible AI literacy, digital upskilling, work-integrated learning and employer-supported training.
Identify concrete government, industry and community partnerships, including potential employer pilots.
Publish a practical, evidence-informed position paper to be shared with provincial and federal governments, employers, industry associations and disability organizations.
Guest Facilitators
Dr Jutta Treviranus
Chief Operating Officer, IDEA-STEM Chair, Employment Technical Committee, Accessibility Standards Canada Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University Adjunct Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Queens Health Sciences, Queens University.
Dr Mahadeo Sukhai
Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the faculty of Design at OCAD University in Toronto, Chair of the Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence standards committee for the Accessible Canada Act
Presenting Projects
Youth Employment Services (YES) is Canada’s employment champion for youth.
“We observed immediate efficiency improvements after the implementation plan was executed precisely as outlined.”
-- Valued Client“Clear communication and rigorous analysis distinguished the team from prior vendors we engaged.”
-- Procurement Lead
Thank you for joining us on October 9th, 2025 for our
”Thriving Through Change:
Building Inclusive Workplaces in the Age of AI”
Toronto Roundtable Event!
It was an incredible day of learning, networking, and collaboration. A huge thank you to the many involved who make this day possible and meaningful including our speakers for sharing their stories and knowledge, involved government representatives who demonstrate their commitment to prioritizing these important areas, our community partners, and participating employers who live out this inclusion in their workplaces - and the event’s hiring fair.
We look forward to continuing to build on this momentum and partner with you as we continue to shape meaningful change in creating truly inclusive and empowering workplaces.
