Building Ontario's defence industrial base: from investment to impact

As global defence spending accelerates, Ontario has a unique opportunity to strengthen its position as a leader in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and national security. This session explores how the province can attract investment, scale domestic production, and unlock opportunities across defence, aerospace, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

One Canadian economy: delivering results on internal trade

Canada is making unprecedented progress on breaking down barriers to internal trade. This discussion examines what's been achieved, what challenges remain, and how governments and businesses can work together through regulatory cooperation, labour mobility, and market access to unlock growth across the country.

From dialogue to action: driving community prosperity

Strong communities are essential to a strong economy. This conversation showcases how leading organizations are investing in workforce development, local partnerships, and place-based solutions that strengthen communities while supporting long-term business success across Ontario's diverse regions.

Navigating uncertainty: building competitiveness in a fragmented global economy

As economic uncertainty persists, organizations must find new ways to enhance productivity, attract investment, and remain competitive. This fireside chat explores trends shaping Canada's economic outlook and the strategies leaders can adopt to drive growth and resilience in an increasingly fragmented global marketplace.

Ontario strong and intelligent: AI sovereign capability and growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, economies, and societies. This session explores how Ontario can build a globally competitive AI ecosystem while ensuring secure, responsible, and scalable adoption across sectors — from talent and infrastructure to innovation and commercialization.

The future of research, talent and innovation

Universities play a vital role in driving economic growth, developing talent, and advancing breakthrough innovation. This keynote explores how research institutions, industry, and government can work together to strengthen Ontario's innovation economy and prepare the workforce of the future.

The economic outlook

One of the summit's signature sessions, Economic Outlook provides an authoritative assessment of the economic trends, risks, and opportunities shaping Canada's future — covering inflation, interest rates, investment, productivity, and the broader forces influencing business decisions in the years ahead.

Life sciences: powering Ontario's next growth frontier

Ontario's life sciences sector is a global leader in research, innovation, and commercialization. This discussion explores how the province can accelerate growth, attract investment, strengthen domestic capabilities, and improve outcomes through greater collaboration between industry, academia, healthcare partners, and government.

Decision point: a conversation on Canada's future

Two influential voices. Two distinct perspectives. One critical issue shaping Canada's future. This dynamic exchange tackles one of the most important economic or public policy questions facing the country today, offering thoughtful debate, fresh insights, and practical tips for leaders navigating change and uncertainty.