The Logic Summit takes place on Monday, Nov. 3 in downtown Toronto. This exclusive event convenes business and technology leaders, The Logic's subscribers and newsroom for a full day of candid conversations on the transformative changes shaping Canada's future. The theme of this year's summit is:

The Canadian experiment: Economic sovereignty in a turbulent world

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

Where

Toronto’s Arcadian Court

When

Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration

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

Lunch service and roundtable sessions

Reinventing Canadian business for a new global reality

In every upheaval lies opportunity. As the world recalibrates amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical realignments, Canada finds itself at a crossroads. This roundtable discussion examines how Canadian businesses can harness the current moment to lead, innovate and redefine their role on the global stage. What does it mean to build a Canada fit for the future? This roundtable discussion explores how we can transform today’s challenges into a foundation for long-term resilience and inclusive prosperity.

Presented by Mastercard Canada

Selling Canada's quantum advantage

Canada is widely recognized as a global leader in quantum research, boasting world-class talent and institutions. Canadian researchers are among the most prolific globally and our talent pool punches well above its weight. So how will Canada capitalize on this head start? This roundtable discussion brings together business leaders, policymakers and researchers to explore how Canada can shift from being a source of talent and ideas to a powerhouse in commercializing quantum technologies.

Presented by BMO

The virtual 51st state? Digital sovereignty in a world of shifting alliances

Cloud infrastructure means Canadian data can reside anywhere in the world. In a time of geopolitical upheaval, questions of digital sovereignty are more pressing than ever. This panel will examine Canada’s ability to govern its own digital space. We’ll explore the tension between national security, identity and commercial benefit. How can the country balance these distinct forces?

Presented by Tidal Point

The future of finance

It’s an era of real-time payments, meme coins and borderless digital finance. Can Canada’s resilience during the global financial crisis of 2008–09 offer lessons for navigating today’s uncertainties? This panel explores the future of the Canadian financial system, from accelerating innovation and enabling open banking to tackling rising fraud and financial crime. What does Canada need to do to compete globally, maintain trust and build a secure, customer-first financial future?

Presented by Interac

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, Nov. 3, 2025 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.

The race for talent: How Canadian universities can win in a global bidding war

With global competition for top researchers intensifying, Canadian universities face both an opportunity and a challenge. This shifting landscape presents an unprecedented opportunity for Canadian universities to attract high-impact researchers, but competition is fierce and success depends on more than just reputation. It requires funding, strategy, and policy support. The Logic’s David Reevely joins Dr. Melanie Woodin and Dr. Vivek Goel to discuss how Canada can attract world-class talent and what it will take to stay ahead in this high-stakes race.

Financing Canada’s next chapter

As Canada faces the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly shifting global economic landscape, strategic investments in infrastructure, communities and long-term assets are more critical than ever. How can capital be strategically deployed to deliver critical returns while advancing national priorities, such as economic reconciliation, infrastructure renewal and sustainable growth? The Logic’s Laura Osman joins leaders from pension investing, Indigenous banking and infrastructure financing to explore the future of investment.

In conversation with Mitchell F. Chan, conceptual artist

A conversation with Mitchell F. Chan at The Logic Summit on Nov. 3, 2025.

Internationally acclaimed conceptual artist Mitchell F. Chan joins The Logic’s managing editor Jordan Timm for a conversation on how emerging technologies, from blockchain to virtual economies, are reshaping our understanding of value, ownership and human experience. Best known for his pioneering blockchain artwork Digital Zones of Immaterial Pictorial Sensibility and his latest game-based project The Zantar Triptych, Chan brings a unique perspective to how art, play and economics collide in today’s digital culture.

In conversation with Matthew Prince, CEO and co-founder of Cloudflare

A conversation with Matthew Prince, CEO & co-founder of Cloudflare, at The Logic Summit on Nov. 3, 2025.

Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince sits down with The Logic’s CEO and editor-in-chief David Skok for an in-depth conversation exploring the economics of the internet and how Cloudflare navigates trust and neutrality in a divided digital world.

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Networking cocktail reception

Speakers

Barry Appleton

Managing Partner, Appleton & Associates International Lawyers LP

Vasiliki Bednar

Managing Director, The Canadian SHIELD Institute

Robbie Bent

Co-founder and CEO, Othership

Claire Brownell

Reporter, The Logic

Kevin Carmichael

Economics Columnist and Editor-at-Large, The Logic

Shawna Carter

Head of Financial Services, Canada, Egon Zehnder

Mitchell F. Chan

Artist

Ehren Cory

CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank

Carey Frey

Chief Security Officer, TELUS

Dr. Vivek Goel

President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Waterloo

Andrew Graham

Co-founder and CEO, Borrowell; Chair, Fintechs Canada

Mark Greenberg

Global Head, Consumer, Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

Lucy Hargreaves

Co-founder and CEO, Build Canada

Murad Hemmadi

Reporter, The Logic

Lisa Lambert

CEO, Quantum Industry Canada

Suzanne Lasrado

VP, Strategy and Innovation & Member Services, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization

Bill Lomax

President and CEO, First Nations Bank of Canada

Tiff Macklem

Governor, Bank of Canada

Catherine McIntyre

Reporter, The Logic

Laura Osman

Reporter, The Logic

Thomas Park

Chief Investment Officer, InBC Investment Corp.

Matthew Prince

Co-founder and CEO, Cloudflare

David Reevely

Reporter, The Logic

Morva Rohani

Executive Director, Canadian Web3 Council

Rana Sarkar

Consul General of Canada in San Francisco, United States

Dr. Stephanie Simmons

Founder and Chief Quantum Officer, Photonic

David Skok

CEO and Editor-in-Chief, The Logic

Joanna Smith

Reporter, The Logic

Annesley Wallace

President and CEO, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Christian Weedbrook

Founder and CEO, Xanadu

Dr. Jennifer Welsh

Canada 150 Research Chair in Global Governance and Security, McGill University

Dr. Melanie Woodin

President, University of Toronto

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