Directions: Take the stairs to the second floor and find Suite 270.

Join us at the QT Connect Meetup in Montreal on May 23rd from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, hosted by Osedea. As part of our 2024 theme "Queering Up: Expand Your Mindset to be Future-Ready", we'll explore "Tech in the Age of AI: Queer Perspectives."

Delve into the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and the diverse experiences within the queer community. Discuss challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities in developing AI technologies that authentically represent and protect the queer community.

Whether you're a 2SLGBTQ+ professional, an ally, or simply interested in the future of technology and its impact on diverse communities, join us for insightful discussions, networking, and community building.

We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer, fill out this form.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS!

Sacha Fort, Product Strategist, X20 Media

Sacha (they/them) works as a product manager in education, a topic they're passionate about! Over the past 10 years, they have worn different product hats in various organizations, and also founded (and closed) an EdTech startup. Born and raised in France, after a brief stay in Belgium they found their happy place in Montreal in 2017. Outside of work, you can find Sacha queering around on a bike or practising all types of acrobatics.

Rafael Suriani, UX Designer, Sid Lee

Rafael Suriani (he/him) is a UX designer from Brazil with Syrian origins. They studied architecture in São Paulo and got their Master's degree in Contemporary Art and New Media in Paris. They have practiced politically engaged street art for many years, focusing on LGBT themes and immigration. . With over 20 years in the creative industry, Rafael has a multidisciplinary understanding of design and creativity. They are committed to inclusion, accessibility, and ethics in their work. Rafael has lived and worked in the USA and moved to Montreal in 2019. They are also a dedicated parent.

THANKS TO OUR HOST!

About Osedea:

Osedea is a renowned software development company that specializes in the ingenious design of web and mobile applications, AI solutions and custom software. Osedea: dare to put your ideas to work.

What do Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mean to OSEDEA?

In the early years following Osedea's foundation, we rethought our values, and diversity and inclusion are part of our five values. We have a team that is responsible for creating initiatives that will drive inclusiveness and promote diversity, yet diversity and inclusion are everyone's priority. We ensure that the team members that join our team understand and value this, ensuring that the environment is safe and inclusive for LGBTQ+. We have integrated diversity and inclusion not as a priority on paper but into every ritual and at the core of our culture to be an everyday priority.

Why are you supporting QueerTech, and what excites you most about the partnership?

We want to play a part in making our industry more inclusive and insure we are continuing to drive Osedea's diversity, inclusion and equity vision. Partnering with QueerTech is one key part that enables us to be more inclusive and inspires other companies to question themselves about how to contribute more to the mission of diversity, inclusion and equity.