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The Logic Summit 2023 Program
Join us for The Logic’s inaugural Summit featuring a series of candid discussions with thought leaders and newsmakers around some of the key themes driving transformational change in Canada and around the world.
Design Exchange, 234 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario
1 PM – 5:30 PM, doors at 12 PM
Cocktail reception to follow
SUMMARY AGENDA
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM — REGISTRATION
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — MAINSTAGE SESSIONS
» Opening Remarks
» In Conversation with Kaz Nejatian, COO & VP Product, Shopify
» In Conversation with Marissa West, President & Managing Director, General Motors Canada
» In Conversation with Patrick Spence, CEO, Sonos
» PANEL: The ethical and geopolitical considerations around generative AI
NETWORKING BREAK
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
» ROUNDTABLE: Building a digital-first company that can attract talent
» PANEL: How to put your people first and win
» PANEL: How the tech sector can help to build a resilient Canada
» ROUNDTABLE: What does a net-zero emissions economy look like?
NETWORKING BREAK
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — MAINSTAGE SESSIONS & CLOSURE
» In Conversation with Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO, Cabot
» In Conversation with Max Levchin, CEO, Affirm
» In Conversation with Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
» Closing Remarks from The Logic
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
FULL AGENDA
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM — REGISTRATION
Upon arriving at the Design Exchange, please check-in with our events team at the registration desk in the lobby.
Enjoy an opportunity for networking and refreshments before the main program starts at 1 PM.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — MAINSTAGE SESSIONS
What will it take for Canadian companies to compete and win on the global stage during a period of economic uncertainty and geopolitical upheaval? A series of conversations with leaders exploring the tech sector’s realignment, critical minerals and the supply chain, and the evolving regulatory landscape, to help define the Canadian opportunity.
Opening Remarks from David Skok, CEO of The Logic, and Dave Jones, President of Sun Life Health
In Conversation with Kaz Nejatian, COO & VP Product, Shopify
Kaz Nejatian, vice-president of product and COO at Shopify, joins David Skok, The Logic’s CEO and editor-in-chief, on stage for a wide-ranging discussion on Kaz’s journey to Shopify, the current economic climate and Shopify’s place in it.
In Conversation with Marissa West, President & Managing Director, General Motors Canada
And Anita Balakrishnan, The Logic
Marissa West, president and managing director at GM Canada, joins Anita Balakrishnan, The Logic’s electric- and autonomous-vehicles reporter, onstage for a discussion on Canada’s resurgent automotive sector.
In Conversation with Patrick Spence, CEO, Sonos
Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos, joins The Logic’s CEO and editor-in-chief David Skok onstage for an in-depth conversation on Sonos’s focused growth strategy and competing with tech giants.
PANEL: The ethical and geopolitical considerations around generative AI
AI has taken over. There isn’t a day that goes by where tech leaders, investors and even regulators aren’t discussing the impact of generative AI on society, business and labour. We sort through the hype to assess the impact and ethics of AI.
Speakers: Sara Hooker, head, Cohere for AI; Shelby Austin, CEO and founder, Arteria AI; Daniel Araya, senior partner with the World Legal Summit and senior fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
With April Fong, executive editor, The Logic
NETWORKING BREAK
An opportunity for networking and refreshments before you make your way to your pre-selected roundtable discussions.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Curated timely roundtable and panel discussions. Attendance must be pre-selected.
ROUNDTABLE: Building a digital-first company that can attract talent
Location: Design Exchange Library, 3rd floor
How can legacy companies transform their businesses and culture to adapt to a digital world? And how do they attract the best talent? Actionable intelligence and advice from those who’ve done it.
Opening remarks: Raphael Schapiro, chief technology and operations strategy and transformation officer, BMO Financial Group
Speakers: Leagh Turner, co-CEO, Ceridian; Carol Leaman, CEO, Axonify; Rex Lee, chief information and technology officer, Canadian Tire Corporation
With David Skok, The Logic
* Session presented by BMO Financial Group
PANEL: How to put your people first and win
Location: Design Exchange Lounge, 3rd floor
The many crises over the past few years have put immense strains on the workforce and recruiting and retaining talent remains an expensive challenge for companies. This session will discuss ways that employers can get the most from their teams; boosting productivity to retain and inspire a healthy workforce.
Opening remarks: Alison Chick, senior vice-president, Health Ecosystem, Sun Life Health
Speakers: Jean-Nicolas Guillemette, COO, Dialogue; Maayan Ziv, founder and CEO of AccessNow; Jeanne Lam, adviser, investor and former president of Wattpad
With April Fong, The Logic
* Session presented by Sun Life
PANEL: How the tech sector can help to build a resilient Canada
Location: Design Exchange Exhibition Hall, 3rd floor
We are in turbulent times that show no signs of calming. How will Canada navigate the rapid acceleration of technological, climate and regulatory pressures and what is the role of technology in building more resilience?
Opening remarks: Michael Tang, TMT industry managing partner, Deloitte
Speakers: Simon Kennedy, deputy minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Rasha Katabi, Brim Financial; Sophia Maizel, vice-president, HarbourVest
With Murad Hemmadi, The Logic
* Session presented by Deloitte
ROUNDTABLE: What does a net-zero emissions economy look like?
Location: Design Exchange Boardroom, 4th floor
Canada’s commitment to be net-zero emissions by 2050 requires more from stakeholders than political slogans. We take a peek into the future to discover what innovations may look like over the next few decades. Can Canada effectively leverage the potential of technologies to drive energy efficiency, mitigate carbon emissions and bridge the digital divide?
Opening remarks: Jacob Glick, vice-president, public policy, Telus
Featuring: Paul Lacerte, managing partner, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners; Stuart Lombard, CEO and founder, Ecobee
With Catherine McIntyre, The Logic
* Session presented by Telus and the launch of Toronto Metropolitan University’s report “Intersection Between Climate and Connectivity”
NETWORKING BREAK
An opportunity for networking and refreshments before the closing sessions.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — MAINSTAGE SESSIONS & CLOSURE
What is the Canadian advantage and how is it viewed on the world stage? A series of conversations exploring what it takes to build a global business, expanding a global business into Canada, and how the talent market can work to Canada’s advantage.
In Conversation with Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO, Cabot
Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO of Cabot Collection, joins The Logic’s CEO and editor-in-chief David Skok on stage for an in-depth conversation on how he built a universally acclaimed and rapidly expanding golf resort empire from the coal-mining shores of Inverness, N.S.
In Conversation with Max Levchin, CEO, Affirm
Max Levchin, CEO of Affirm and co-founder of PayPal, joins The Logic’s CEO and editor-in-chief David Skok on The Logic Summit stage for a broad discussion on Affirm’s path to IPO, the role of buy now, pay later services, the economic outlook and what comes next for the San Francisco-based fintech company.
In Conversation with Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
With Murad Hemmadi, The Logic
The Honourable Sean Fraser, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, joins Murad Hemmadi on stage for an in-depth discussion on the role of immigration policy in supporting the growth of a strong innovation economy in Canada.
Closing Remarks from The Logic
Join us across the street at the Walrus Bar for The Logic’s 5th birthday celebration!
Thanks to our sponsors for making The Logic Summit possible:
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Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact The Logic’s partnerships manager Ariel Lepper-Walker at [email protected].
