Net Impact Schulich Presents: Annual Business Sustainability Conference: Technology's Impact on Sustainable Development This conference will focus on the wide-range effects of automation, AI, Blockchain, and other advanced technologies on business. When these innovations are combined with responsible leadership and a drive to create shared value, they can provide opportunities for advancing the future sustainability and resiliency of business and society. There is a great reliance on technology to solve environmental and social problems around the world as it becomes more connected and efficient. As we have seen technology driving change at an unforeseen pace, is it possible to counteract the growing environmental damage caused by increases in production and consumption? What does the wide-spread adoption of new technology mean for society? Can we radically redesign our technological systems to be a force for positive impact? Through panels, talks and workshops we hope this day will inspire attendees to embrace technology-driven progress, enabling them to implement positive socio-economic and environmental change, in any role. Join us as we hear from industry experts on: •Finance and investment tools and trends aimed to generate economic, environmental and social returns •The transformation of the supply chain and logistics through increased transparency, efficiency, and stakeholder trust •Revisioning agricultural productivity with more accurate data analytics. •The energy sector and developing products designed to improve grid efficiencies •The mining industry’s use of real-time sensors to make prospecting and excavating more accurate and safe •Development of smart cities and how technology is informing urban leaders, helping them adapt to regional effects of climate change Refreshments, lunch, wine and cheese will be served! Generously Sponsored by: The Erivan K. Haub Chair in Business & Sustainability (Centre Of Excellence in Responsible Business at the Schulich School of Business)
starting on 2019-03-08 09:00:00
Address:
111 Ian Macdonald Boulevard Seymour Schulich Building, York University
M4P 1P3 Toronto
Canada
