2020 has put an ever greater spotlight on the digital divide. As the pandemic sent people home, access to technology and the skills for using it have made the difference in between who could get a successful education or be productive at work or look after themselves and their families and who couldn’t. As a sector, we work to ensure technology is used to enhance the quality of life for all. “Tech for good” is not a slogan, but a way of life for businesses who have worked tirelessly to address social and health challenges by innovating with purpose. This session will look at lessons learnt throughout 2020 in using technology to enable people of all backgrounds to thrive in challenging circumstances. But more importantly, it will look ahead at what we need to get right to ensure our education and healthcare systems make the best use of technology to empower individuals for what comes next.
Speakers
Helen Milner OBE
Chief Executive Officer, The Good Things Foundation