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Nora Young

Host of CBC Radio’s Spark | Author of The Virtual Self

Nora Young
Changing Technology
Constant Data Collection and Privacy
A New World of Individual and Big Data
Nora
Nora Young
Changing Technology
Constant Data Collection and Privacy
A New World of Individual and Big Data

Nora Young is an informed and ideal guide for anyone looking to understand — and plan for — the ever-changing, high-tech landscape. As the host and creator of Spark, CBC’s national radio show and podcast about technology and culture, and the author of The Virtual Self, Young demystifies technology and explores how it’s shaping and impacting our lives, as well as the larger world around us.

Young was the founding host of CBC Radio’s Definitely Not the Opera, where she often discussed topics related to new media and technology. Her work has also been featured in print, online, and television and she is also a committed hobby podcaster. Her favourite technology is her bicycle.

 

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Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

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  • Nora Young delivered a keynote presentation at the Ontario College Council of Chief Information Officers conference at Seneca College in 2016. The theme was “Big Knowledge” and Nora’s talk was perfectly attuned with the topic and tone of the conference. Nora confidently conveyed her vast knowledge of technology in a manner befitting the highly technical audience. She focused on the intersection between information and humanity which was in step with the roles of the IT staff in attendance. Seneca College is grateful to have worked with Nora and we’re grateful for her contribution.

  • Nora drew upon her natural inquisitiveness and vast store of fascinating people she has interviewed to deliver a compelling and thought provoking keynote presentation at our conference. We were challenged to look beyond the surface of recent trends and to consider the implications to our everyday lives. The keynote buzz continued for the rest of the day!

  • Nora was a keynote speaker at our recent Technology Leadership Conference in Waterloo Region attended by more than 600 industry professionals. Her insightful presentation on privacy and data control, and how to harness the power of data sparked a great deal of interest and discussion in the crowd as these issues are top of mind in the emerging technology landscape. Faced with a tech savvy audience including Ariana Huffington, Nora addressed critical issues that will form the cornerstone of how we address personal and public privacy in the new age of online data sharing. The Twitterverse was buzzing with debate after Nora’s keynote!

  • Wow! Nora took a topic we all thought we knew about (that is, living in the digital age), and opened our eyes to what that really means and how we can take advantage of what this digital world has to offer, in business and in our personal lives.  I’ve never heard so many people say a speaker really made them think!  Great knowledge, delivery, humour and insight.

     

  • Nora was awesome. The event was very well attended by students and faculty and her talk was pitched perfectly for the mixed group. It was a pleasure to meet her in person, she was so professional and also warm and engaging. This is the first time I’ve worked with a speakers agency and it was a positive experience having your staff handle all the details and make expectations so clear on both sides. Saves time and energy for all.

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