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The Logic Summit, Monday, October 28th 2024, Toronto

Join us on Oct. 28 for The Logic Summit, featuring discussions with C-suite decision makers and innovators who are leading Canada through a period of immense, consequential transition. The theme of this year's summit is:

At a Crossroads: Shaping Canada’s Future in a Time of Change

Tickets are now SOLD OUT! Be part of the conversation that will define the next chapter for Canada. This event is open exclusively to The Logic’s subscribers.

Live captions courtesy of AI-Media can be found here.

AGENDA SPEAKERS

Where

Toronto’s Arcadian Court 

When

Monday, October 28, 2024, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

2024 Summit Agenda

The day kicks off with curated roundtable sessions over lunch, followed by an afternoon of thought-provoking interviews and networking opportunities. We cap off the day with an intimate cocktail reception to continue the conversations. Full agenda coming soon.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch service and roundtable sessions

Driving future prosperity: The role of innovation in Canada's economic growth
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Innovation is critical to Canada's prosperity, enhancing well-being, financial security, and economic growth. In this panel, we'll discuss how AI, talent, corporate leadership and cross-sector collaboration contribute to a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Presented by Mastercard Canada

The AI economy: How companies can win on the global stage
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What is Canada's AI strategy? From R&D to allocation of public funds, this roundtable offers a critical look at how Canadian companies can compete in the global AI race, and what's at stake.

Presented by Scale AI

Protecting against cyber threats: Cybersecurity and geopolitical instability
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Unpack the critical role of data security as cyber threats surge. Experts address how businesses can protect themselves, and what role the private sector and governments play to help them adapt in a swiftly-evolving digital environment.

Presented by BMO

How to lead through a period of global polycrisis
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From climate change to the pandemic and global conflicts, executive teams are navigating a landscape of endless external crises. This session offers different techniques to help leaders address the challenges, develop resilience and rise to meet the moment.

Presented by Terrestar

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Plenary sessions

In conversation with Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada
A graphic featuring Tiff Macklem, governor, Bank of Canada, as a speaker at The Logic Summit on Monday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Toronto.

The governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, sits down with economics columnist and editor-at-large Kevin Carmichael, just days after the central bank's October monetary policy report and rate announcement.

In conversation with Katherine Homuth, CEO of SRTX
A graphic featuring Katherine Homuth, CEO, SRTX, as a speaker at The Logic Summit on Monday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Toronto.

SRTX CEO Katherine Homuth and reporter Anita Balakrishnan in a fireside chat on transforming a textile company to a sustainability manufacturing business built for the long-term.

Navigating an uncertain funding landscape
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Marquee Canadian investors Isabelle Hudon, president and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada, Priti Singh, senior managing director and chief risk officer at CPP Investments, and Richard Nathan, senior managing partner at Kensington Capital Partners, sit down with The Logic's executive editor April Fong for a timely discussion of the business environment and the most pressing concerns for LPs and CEOs.

Presented by Sun Life

The state of AI
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Cohere co-founder Nick Frosst and Sagard's managing director and head of AI, Parinaz Sobhani, in conversation with AI reporter, Murad Hemmadi, on the business and science environment for artificial intelligence and the opportunities it presents for business owners and investors.

In conversation with Galen Weston, chairman of Loblaw Companies Ltd.
A graphic featuring Galen Weston, chairman & CEO, George Weston Ltd., and chairman, Loblaw Companies Ltd., as a speaker at The Logic Summit on Oct. 28, 2024 in Toronto.

Galen Weston, chairman and CEO of George Weston Ltd. and chairman of Loblaw Companies Ltd., sits down with The Logic's CEO and editor-in-chief David Skok.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Networking cocktail reception

Speakers

Photo of Anita Balakrishnan, Reporter, The Logic

Anita Balakrishnan

Reporter, The Logic

Photo of Kevin Carmichael, Economics Columnist and Editor-at-Large, The Logic

Kevin Carmichael

Economics Columnist and Editor-at-Large, The Logic

Photo of Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Carolyn Dewar

Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Photo of Sarah Downey, President and CEO, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Sarah Downey

President and CEO, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Photo of Rebecca Finlay, CEO, Partnership on AI

Rebecca Finlay

CEO, Partnership on AI

Photo of April Fong, Executive Editor, The Logic

April Fong

Executive Editor, The Logic

Photo of Nick Frosst, Co-founder, Cohere

Nick Frosst

Co-founder, Cohere

Photo of Shuman Ghosemajumder, Co-founder and CEO, Reken

Shuman Ghosemajumder

Co-founder and CEO, Reken

Photo of Murad Hemmadi, Reporter, The Logic

Murad Hemmadi

Reporter, The Logic

Photo of Katherine Homuth, CEO, SRTX

Katherine Homuth

CEO, SRTX

Photo of Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO, Business Development Bank of Canada

Isabelle Hudon

President and CEO, Business Development Bank of Canada

Photo of Michael Katchen, Co-founder and CEO, Wealthsimple Inc.

Michael Katchen

Co-founder and CEO, Wealthsimple Inc.

Photo of Konata Lake, Partner, Torys LLP

Konata Lake

Partner, Torys LLP

Photo of Tiff Macklem, Governor, Bank of Canada

Tiff Macklem

Governor, Bank of Canada

Photo of Mike Murchison, CEO, Ada

Mike Murchison

CEO, Ada

Photo of Richard Nathan, Senior Managing Director, Kensington Capital Partners

Richard Nathan

Senior Managing Director, Kensington Capital Partners

Photo of Dr. Dominik Nowak, President, Ontario Medical Association

Dr. Dominik Nowak

President, Ontario Medical Association

Photo of Jennifer Quaid, Executive Director, Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange

Jennifer Quaid

Executive Director, Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange

Photo of David Reevely, Reporter, The Logic

David Reevely

Reporter, The Logic

Photo of Dr. Daniel Lagacé-Roy, Professor, Royal Military College of Canada

Dr. Daniel Lagacé-Roy

Professor, Royal Military College of Canada

Photo of Priti Singh, Senior Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer, CPP Investments

Priti Singh

Senior Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer, CPP Investments

Photo of Parinaz Sobhani, Managing Director and Head of AI, Sagard

Parinaz Sobhani

Managing Director and Head of AI, Sagard

Photo of David Skok, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, The Logic

David Skok

CEO & Editor-in-Chief, The Logic

Photo of Dr. Supriya Syal, Deputy Commissioner, Research, Policy and Education, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

Dr. Supriya Syal

Deputy Commissioner, Research, Policy and Education, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

Photo of John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

John Weigelt

National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

Photo of Galen Weston, Chairman and CEO, George Weston Ltd., and Chairman, Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Galen Weston

Chairman and CEO, George Weston Ltd., and Chairman, Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Photo of Althea Wishloff, General Partner, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners

Althea Wishloff

General Partner, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners

Presenting Sponsor

Sun Life - Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

BMO - Platinum Sponsor
Mastercard - Platinum Sponsor
Scale AI - Platinum Sponsor
Terrestar - Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

PCC - Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

CIFA - Bronze Sponsor
Edgewater - Bronze Sponsor
IDA Ireland - Bronze Sponsor
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP - Bronze Sponsor

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Interested? Contact [email protected].

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