A Path to Inclusive Innovation & Prosperity • Nilesh Makwana • YOW! 2024

This presentation was recorded at YOW! Australia 2024. #GOTOcon #YOW https://yowcon.com Nilesh Makwana - CEO at illuminance Solutions, Public Interest Technologist, Social Innovator @illuminancesolutions ORIGINAL TALK TITLE Bridging the Digital Divide: A Path to Inclusive Innovation & Prosperity RESOURCES https://twitter.com/nileshmakwana https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshmakwana https://www.nilesh.com ABSTRACT Join Nilesh Makwana in a compelling exploration of how technology can be a powerful force for good, driving both social and business benefits. In this keynote, Nilesh will share his visionary approach to transitioning from digital poverty to digital prosperity, focusing on how Illuminance Solutions has developed groundbreaking programs to support marginalised communities, including people with disabilities and Indigenous groups. This session will delve into the real-world impact of inclusive technology, offering best practices and actionable guidelines for ensuring that accessibility and inclusivity are at the heart of every project and organization. Nilesh will provide concrete examples of how to implement these values in your own work, inspiring you to reassess and elevate your approach to technology development. Discover the tools and strategies that can immediately enhance your projects, leading to more equitable opportunities and a prosperous, inclusive future for all. [...] TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 03:07 The story of Sally 08:30 illuminance Solutions 10:30 AvantCare 15:58 Microsoft Partner of the Year 2019 19:13 WestTech Assemblage 22:00 Accessible drone pilot training 22:50 Digital literacy training 24:45 Cyber security training for seniors 27:27 Banksia Hill 30:36 Personal Computer 33:14 Ethics & integrity 36:05 Tools & frameworks for inclusive design 39:13 Tips & best practices 45:43 Champions of inclusive design 46:03 Where to go from here? 48:33 Outro Download slides and read the full abstract here: https://yowcon.com/brisbane-2024/sessions/3446 RECOMMENDED BOOKS Nilesh Makwana • Terminal 4 • https://amzn.to/4llsnqt Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming • https://amzn.to/3Fvu5BA Heidi Helfand • How to Change Your Teams • https://leanpub.com/DRTGuide Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies • http://amzn.to/3sVLyLQ Michael Jackson • Software Requirements and Specifications • https://amzn.to/3ql2T14 Geoffrey West • Scale • http://amzn.to/3eKMbpc https://bsky.app/profile/gotocon.com https://twitter.com/GOTOcon https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto- https://www.instagram.com/goto_con https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences #Inclusivity #Accessibility #Diversity #DigitalDivide #Prosperity #Adaptability #DesignThinking Programming #SoftwareEngineering #NilsehMakwana #YOWcon CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at https://gotopia.tech Sign up for updates and specials at https://gotopia.tech/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1