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Innovation can improve the efficiency and resiliency of our economy – but its adoption at scale requires strategic collaboration across the public and private sectors.
On September 16, 2025, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Climate Positive Energy Initiative (CPE) at the University of Toronto will host the much anticipated 3rd annual Smart Growth Symposium. This in-person event will focus on topics related to sustainable finance, emerging technologies, smart mobility, workforce development, and smart agrifood.
The symposium will feature engaging keynote speeches, interactive sessions, fireside chats and expert panel discussions that will explore the transformative use of technology for a sustainable and resilient future.
For general inquiries, contact policyteam@occ.ca.
About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members. The OCC convenes, mobilizes, and empowers business and local chambers in pursuit of its purpose: to bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.
About the Climate Positive Energy Initiative at University of Toronto
The Climate Positive Energy Initiative at the University of Toronto (U of T) is developing social, scientific, technical, economic, and policy solutions to transform our energy systems, ensure energy access and production is equitable, and help Canada become a global clean-energy model. CPE facilitates collaborative research, build partnerships, promote knowledge translation, and provide training opportunities for students and faculty. CPE also supports existing sustainable energy and climate change initiatives across the University, including U of T’s Climate Positive Plan by 2050, extending the University’s impact by integrating U of T’s various clean energy research and training endeavours with the University’s sustainable infrastructure projects.
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