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.
The Global Research Affinity Group was Founded and launched by our CEO Arundati Dandapani at AAPOR’s 81st Annual Conference, uniting international researchers from various associations across global research interests. In a discussion with Zupeng, a Master’s student at the University of Michigan, they examine innovative methodologies to capture hard-to-reach populations and the role of AI in enhancing representation in research.
Our CEO is honored to serve as a judge for the Canadian Marketing Association Awards for the fifth year, valuing the chance to recognize innovative marketing efforts. She also judges the Insight250 Awards, promoting excellence and elevating industry standards. Submissions are open until July 17th for this year’s event.
Our CEO reflects on the IAPP Navigate 2026 Digital Policy Leadership Summit in Portsmouth, emphasizing the importance of cross-sector collaboration in data governance and AI. Engaging with global leaders revealed that true progress lies in overcoming siloed thinking, fostering trust, and integrating diverse perspectives to shape future policies and technologies effectively.
Generation1.ca’s CEO will present at the 9th Metropolis Identities Summit in Niagara Falls, focusing on migration and identity. Our CEO will introduce the Immigrant Discombobulation Index, highlighting the human dimensions of immigrant settlement. This framework aims to enhance understanding of belonging and social cohesion, contributing to immigration discussions in Canada and globally.
Arundati Dandapani, CEO of Generation1.ca, led a course on ethical storytelling, addressing responsible communication in an AI-driven world. The upcoming session, “The Strategic Storyteller,” focuses on transforming overwhelming data into actionable insights while reinforcing the importance of creativity and judgment in marketing. Emphasis is on human-centered strategic advantage.
