Technology Event: Pledge Thursday and Innovation Events

technology event: Tory made the pledge Thursday at the Women founders and leaders in technology event, part of the Move TheDial initiative aimed at increasing female participation and leadership in Canadian tech, according to Toronto Star. Our city is home to a diverse array of talent that must be represented in the events and programming we put on for each other and for the world. . . Tory said. NYT FILE PHOTO By David Rider City Hall Bureau Chief Thu., June 15, 2017 Mayor John Tory says he and other Toronto city officials are less likely to attend tech and innovation events if they feature all-man panels and programming with little ethnic diversity. Diversity and inclusion are a huge part of our value proposition and I will be supporting and championing those events that help build that reputation at home and globally. He said he came up with the idea himself after observing many such events and speaking with people including Jodi Kovitz, founder of Move TheDial who was part of his trade delegation last fall to Israel. In written responses to the Star after the event, Tory said he, his advocate for the innovation economy Councillor Michelle Holland, economic development chair Councillor Michael Thompson and others at the city will prioritize the many events they attend based on the gender and ethnic balance of people being presented. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.