The Global Engagement Seminar Co-Designing Better Futures: Discovering How AI and Technology Can Benefit Humanity is opening its special lectures to the public!
Join our 2026 Jarislowsky Fellows, leading experts and practitioners in the field, as we explore AI's potential to add to our prosperity, productivity, and quality of life will require human creativity and ideas as well as ethical, political, economic, and environmental reflection.
Everyone is welcome - no registration required! All lectures include a talk and Q&A.
Public Talk: A Painted Pony Called AI
Dr. Caroline Running Wolf draws on the historical introduction of the horse to Indigenous communities as a powerful metaphor for the future of artificial intelligence. This talk offers a compelling perspective on AI governance, cultural preservation, and the importance of community-led innovation.
Public Talk: Building for Ourselves: Including Human Aging in the Age of AI
Dr. Jennifer Boger challenges us to consider a population that AI often overlooks: older adults. Through practical examples and candid discussion, Jennifer will highlight why inclusive design is no longer optional but essential as AI becomes increasingly embedded in our daily lives.