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Resilience

IT DAY @ YORK

IT Day @ York is a one day conference for those involved in IT planning, support and decision-making at the York University. It is an opportunity to see what others are doing on campus in information technology, to exchange ideas, and make new contacts. Join us this year in discussing institutional resilience!

Event Details

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Friday, October 18, 2024

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8:30AM-4:30PM

What can you Expect?

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Keynote Speakers:

Brad Wasson

Finding Your Path to Thrive in Times of Great Uncertainty

Industries, organizations and individuals are facing unprecedented change economically, politically, environmentally, and socially. In this key note, Brad examines this moment we are in and introduces the critical lenses we all need to not only find our way forward but thrive.

Brad Wasson is an Executive Partner with Gartner's Executive Programs (ExP).  Brad brings over 30-years of entrepreneurial and digital leadership across multiple industries which includes:  Chief Digital Innovation Officer at NB Power, co-founder of AI-based healthcare startup NeuroAI , co-founder of Business Bridge management consulting company, and Hewlett-Packard.   Brad has been recognized globally and nationally and is invited to speak at numerous national and international events on topics spanning business strategy, career planning, and technology.


Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng

Improv Machine: What the Movies & Performing Arts Can Teach Us about Digital Transformation

Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng is the Dean of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design and a Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies at York University. Her research looks at the intersection of media, performance and emerging technologies and includes 4 books, most recently, Performance and Media: Taxonomies for a Changing Field. More info: www.sarahbaycheng.com.