2024 Ontario Economic Summit

Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) for the 2024 Ontario Economic Summit (OES), taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from November 20 to 21.

To seize the future, Ontario’s businesses and workforce must be adaptable, innovative and productive. This year’s focus on Future-Proofing Ontario: Building an Inclusive, Sustainable Economy, will feature engaging keynote speeches, interactive sessions, expert panel discussions, and the return of the OCC’s Policy Debate Series.

Highlights of this year’s event includes:

• Keynote Speakers: Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae and U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David L. Cohen. Read our release here!
• Panel Discussions: Interactive sessions featuring diverse perspectives on critical topics such as Catalyzing the Bio-Economy – Seizing Ontario’s Life Sciences Advantage will explore how we can leverage our strengths, tap into new opportunities, and cement our role as a global economic leader.
• Networking Opportunities: This year’s Summit will boast several opportunities for connection and dialogue with industry professionals, thought leaders, and decision-makers. Our reception on November 20 at the world-renowned Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is a great opportunity to enhance your personal network!
• Cabinet Minister Roundtables: Participating delegates will have the invaluable opportunity to exchange policy ideas with senior government representatives, including:
  • The Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  • The Hon. Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
  • The Hon. Mike Harris, Minister of Red Tape Reduction
  • The Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
  • The Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification
  • The Hon. Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
  • The Hon. Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Francophone Affairs
  • The Hon. George Pirie, Minister of Mines
  • The Hon. Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges and Universities
  • The Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation
  • The Hon. Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business

Are you ready to Future-Proof Ontario? OES 2024 will feature two days of engaging keynote speeches, interactive sessions, expert panel discussions, networking exchanges, and the return of the OCC’s Policy Debate Series.

For 2024 partnership opportunities, contact Brent Edwards, OCC’s Key Account Manager, at brentedwards@occ.ca.