Gender Analytics: Possibilities conference
Using inclusive analytics to generate innovative products, services, and policies
The GA:P conference was co-hosted by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) and the TD Management and Data Analytics Lab (TD MDAL)—two leading research centers at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
Gender Analytics is a means to design and market more inclusive products, services and policies, allowing us to create an expansive space for innovation and impact in and outside organizations
28 business leaders and scholars were joined by 134 attendees from around the world in seven thought-provoking panel discussions on topics such as:
Decolonizing data and design
Inclusive product and service design
Creating inclusive contracts: insights about the law
Gender Analytics in financial services
Behavioural interventions for more inclusive government policy
Using a gender lens in sports analytics
Responsible AI and machine learning
“When you are designing not just from the margins, but with the margins, it can be a benefit for all”
—Alia Kamlani, Partner, Deloitte, Government & Public Services
“Nothing about us without us is 100% on...but also empower the us to create things of our own, so we don't actually need to be dependent on someone creating something for us”
—Jahan Mantin, Co-Founder, Project INKBLOT
Two ways to build your Gender Analytics skills
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Rotman Gender Analytics Executive Program
A 12-self-paced online program offered by Rotman Executive Programs at the University of Toronto. This program is designed for business leaders, analysts, and HR professionals who are looking to innovate in their product, service and program offerings. This program is also suitable for gender and women’s studies experts seeking opportunities in the business sector.
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Gender Analytics 5-course specialization on Coursera
This 5-course Coursera specialization is designed for people from all sectors—business, government, non-profits, and education—who want to improve their products, services, programs, and policies, including people interested in Gender-Based Analysis and Gender Budgeting. You can pick and choose your courses or take or all 5 to complete the Specialization which includes a capstone project on gender and financial lending.
*Event photos by Jeffrey Beardall