Navigating Entry to Executive levels while leveraging the power of UX 

Fire Side Chat with Sonia Bot.
Moderated by CapCHI Cochair Hala Hawa MDes, PMP

Join us for an inspirational fireside chat with Sonia Bot on the role of CHI/UX in her career, executive/boardroom perspectives of CHI/UX, and insights on futures for CHI/UX in the context of systems thinking, disruptive innovation, Generative AI mainstreaming, and navigating complex transitions and transformations.

Sonia Bot
Sonia Bot, Chief Executive of The BOT Consulting Group Inc., has played key roles in the inception and delivery of several strategic businesses and transformations worldwide. She adeptly navigated downsizing, deregulations, SEC investigations, and economic shifts, even handling a high-profile global corporate bankruptcy. As a veteran innovator, visionary change agent, high-tech executive, and trusted advisor, Sonia excels at steering through complex, high-stakes transitions, with a specific focus on addressing executive-level challenges. Her solid approaches to evolving companies and industries are game-changers that drive innovation and competitive advantage. She has authored many peer-reviewed articles and books on cutting-edge high-tech and contemporary business management. Her contributions reflect a deep understanding of the dynamic landscape and a commitment to driving progress in the corporate world.

Our Sponsors

We are extremely grateful to these organizations for their generous support of CapCHI and the local UX community.

Carleton University
https://carleton.ca/hci
The Master of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) degree offers students an opportunity to explore their native discipline in more depth while also gaining insight into the language and constraints under which specialists in other disciplines in the HCI field work.

DFFRNT
https://dffrnt.ca
We’re an exceptional team of highly experienced behavioural researchers and design strategists. We apply a fundamental understanding of human behaviour, strategic design and human-computer interaction to deliver product and service design value.

Human-Centred Design Lab
https://www.human-centred.ca
An interdisciplinary postgraduate program and research lab focused on evidence-based design strategy. We work with businesses, governments and not-for-profit organizations to provide students an industry-focused learning experience.

Jumping Elephants
https://www.jumpingelephants.ca
A full-service, consulting group based in Ottawa and specializing in user-centred solutions design and business process management for the public and private sector.