The Future-Ready Hiring Masterclass: Grants, Accessibility & Canada's Next Workforce

The Future Workforce: AI, Accessibility & the World’s Largest Untapped Talent Pool Brampton Venture Expo (BVX) 2026 Date: September 10, 2026Time: 2:15 PM – 2:45 PMLocation: Innovation Zone, The Rose Brampton Presented by Enabled Talent The Future of Talent Starts Here Artificial intelligence, demographic change, and persistent labour shortages are redefining how organizations attract, develop, and retain talent. At the same time, millions of highly skilled individuals remain excluded from the workforce—not because of their ability, but because workplaces, hiring systems, and recruitment practices have failed to evolve. This thought-provoking fireside conversation explores how AI, accessibility, assistive technology, and inclusive workforce innovation are helping organizations unlock one of the world’s largest untapped talent pools. Rather than viewing accessibility as compliance, this session reframes it as a driver of innovation, productivity, workforce resilience, and long-term business growth. Whether you’re scaling a startup, leading a growing business, or shaping workforce policy, you’ll leave with practical insights into how inclusive hiring is becoming one of the most important competitive advantages of the next decade. What We’ll Explore • The future of work in an AI-powered economy • Canada’s growing labour shortage and workforce participation challenge • Why accessibility is becoming a business and innovation strategy—not simply a legal obligation • How AI and assistive technologies are transforming recruitment, onboarding, and workplace experiences • Government incentives, workforce partnerships, and practical strategies that reduce hiring barriers • How employers can access one of the world’s largest overlooked talent pools • The role of businesses, governments, educational institutions, and community organizations in building the workforce of the future • Real-world examples of organizations creating more accessible, productive, and inclusive workplaces Why This Conversation Matters More than 1.3 billion people worldwide live with disabilities, representing approximately 16% of the global population. Yet employment rates remain significantly lower than those of people without disabilities—not because talent is lacking, but because opportunity is. As labour shortages continue across industries and AI reshapes the future of work, organizations that embrace accessibility and inclusive hiring will be better positioned to: • Address critical workforce shortages • Access highly skilled and diverse talent • Improve innovation and business performance • Increase employee retention and engagement • Build resilient organizations prepared for the future of work Accessibility is no longer simply a social responsibility. It is a workforce strategy. Who Should Attend This session is designed for: • Startup founders and entrepreneurs • Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) • CEOs and senior executives • HR, Talent Acquisition, and People & Culture leaders • AI, HRTech, and technology innovators • Investors and venture ecosystem partners • Government and economic development organizations • Universities, colleges, and workforce development professionals • Accessibility, disability, and employment service organizations • Anyone interested in creating more inclusive, innovative, and future-ready workplaces What You’ll Gain Attendees will leave with: • A deeper understanding of future workforce trends • Practical ideas to improve hiring and workforce participation • Insights into AI-powered accessibility and assistive technologies • Examples of inclusive workforce innovation in action • New connections with employers, innovators, educators, investors, and community leaders • Actionable strategies to build stronger, more accessible organizations Featured Speakers Moderator To be announced Panelists To be announced About Enabled Talent Enabled Talent is an accessibility and workforce innovation company helping employers, governments, educational institutions, and community organizations build inclusive employment ecosystems. Through AI-powered technology, workforce partnerships, and accessibility expertise, we help organizations connect with overlooked talent, improve hiring outcomes, and create workplaces where everyone can succeed. Our mission is simple: Making hiring more accessible. Building the workforce of tomorrow. About BVX 2026 Brampton Venture Expo (BVX) is one of Canada’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship events, bringing together founders, investors, business leaders, researchers, government, and ecosystem partners to explore the future of technology, business, and economic growth. Under this year’s theme, “Where Industry Meets Innovation,” BVX provides a platform for bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and practical conversations that help organizations prepare for what’s next.