More than tech for good: PeaceTech at Waterloo and beyond

Hannah Bernstein, Branka Marijan, Cassie Myers, Jonathan Smith, Richard Yim, Emily Charron, Paul Heidebrecht, Rency Luan

Abstract: This session will feature engineers and peacebuilders, including C-Suite level experts, with connections to the University of Waterloo who are contributing to the growing global movement for PeaceTech by using technology to augment efforts to advance peace globally, or leveraging peacebuilding to generate critical insights on technology. Presenters will address topics such as the role of research and advocacy in the context of peace and security issues related to technology.