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.
Generation1.ca is the Canadian Executive Partner for the Ninth International Field Program from July 18 to August 8, 2026, focusing on Canada’s educational approaches. The program includes the 16th Canada International Conference on Education and offers structured executive sessions on leadership and innovation, fostering international collaboration and partnerships in education.
In March 2026, at the World Ocean Summit in Montreal, Generation1.ca’s CEO Arundati Dandapani discussed ocean systems and innovation with global leaders. The summit emphasized the importance of ocean literacy and the role of plankton in sustaining life. Generation1.ca aims to prepare diverse talent for careers in emerging ocean technologies and sustainable practices.
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.
