Championing North America’s newcomer stories in a world reshaped by opportunity. A dynamic social enterprise, not-for-profit professional community association and media platform empowering immigrants with year-round programming, skills, career pathways, job fairs , collaborative networks for success. Placing you at the forefront of global transformation.
Global post-digital talent, including immigrants and globally mobile professionals, represents a significant competitive advantage for organizations. While technology has been prioritized, understanding and leveraging this talent can reshape workforce strategies. Companies that activate global talent effectively will lead in innovation and market growth, blending profit with social impact for a sustainable future.
Generation1.ca, a North American organization focused on immigrant supports and inclusion, will present research with Livepanel’s synthetic modelling tools at Esomar’s LATAM 2026 Conference. Founder and CEO Arundati Dandapani’s paper reinterprets migration dynamics, revealing that social inclusion predict immigrant retention more than arrival pathways. The study emphasizes the structural factors crucial for immigrant success, highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive workplaces and innovation readiness.
The holiday season encourages reflection on what matters, highlighting the cumulative nature of progress. As Generation1.ca celebrates its tenth anniversary, it focuses on empowering immigrant stories and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The message emphasizes connection and collaboration for the future, wishing a restorative holiday season to all, whenever and however you observe it.
On November 4, Generation1.ca hosted the Future Ready Governance summit, focusing on strategic upskilling in AI and public-sector data practices. Leaders emphasized the need for immigrant-inclusive workplaces and effective governance. Discussions highlighted the impact of disinformation on public perceptions and the importance of ethical AI usage, fostering a collaborative learning environment for future ready governance.
In a discussion following the Future Ready Governance conference, Arundati Dandapani converses with Jeff Lawrence about the evolving skills landscape in research software and the service economy. They explore AI literacy, data ethics, and the need for organizations to develop talent and leadership beyond algorithms to remain competitive in the future.
