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September 21 and 22
2 days, 2 disciplines, 2 ways to participate – defining our professional roles and uniting to build more equitable, accessible and inspired communities.
#2GETHER2022
Dr. Tara Vinodrai is Director, Master of Urban Innovation Program and Associate Professor, Institute for Management and Innovation at the University of Toronto. She holds a graduate appointment to the Department of Geography and Planning and is a Faculty Associate of the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Dr. Vinodrai’s research focuses on the dynamics of innovation, economic development, labour markets and technological change in cities. Her most recent work explores the relationships between housing affordability and economic development; clusters and innovation ecosystems; mechanisms for achieving inclusive innovation and economic development; and the impact, adoption and use of disruptive technologies in emerging and traditional sectors. She has provided advice to both large cities and smaller communities and all levels of government related to innovation, economic development and regional competitiveness.