Gwendolyn Burchell MBE
CEO
Horizon Next
Azerbaijan
My organisation
About me
Leader in Social Innovations, dedicated to promoting concepts of inclusion that aim to strengthen individual freedom, built on over 25 years of leading a successful NGO in Azerbaijan. I have success in taking this experience into international consulting work that supports strategic development of State and donor policies, and to strengthen NGO practice. Areas of expertise include Early Childhood Development, Family Welfare, Disability & Inclusion, Research & Advocacy, Social Entrepreneurship.
I have launched 3 operational social enterprises in Azerbaijan that provide significant employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for women and those working in the health, education and social sectors.
I am also co-founder of Horizon Next, a US-registered company, that is producing technology for people with visual impairments. The first product going to market in April 2023 is BrailleTeachTM, which is a multi-lingual device that teaches the Braille 6-dot code through interactive games.
My organisation
Horizon Next - Our vision is a world where access to opportunity really is equal for everyone, and we believe that technology is taking us towards this reality. Our first product is BrailleTeach, a device that uses interactive games to teach the braille 6-dot code within 3 months - in any language.
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Inclusive Education
ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)
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Speaker sessions (1)
Thursday, 22 February 2024
15:00 - 16:30
Innovation Pitches: Promising tech-innovations and impact investors
- Assistive technologies
- ICT innovations
- English captions | International Sign
In this fast-paced session, witness dynamic tech showcases connecting with impact investors, and then delve into the immediate feedback the investors themselves provide.