Be part of a select group of CEOs, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and business leaders and join us for a day of leading edge learning. Hear speakers, learn from industry experts, and network with innovative business leaders.
We’re putting together a great agenda, here’s what you can expect:
Chapter Meetings
Participate in small group roundtable discussions on current challenges and opportunities in your business with fellow chapter members and guests.
AI and Blockchain – The Robots Are Coming
Presented by Innovators Alliance member Jeff King, COO and CDO of SOCAN and recent recipient of M & A’s 2019 COO of the Year Award.
Regardless of the size of your business or the industry that you are in, understanding the on-going automation revolution of data-driven artificial intelligence (AI), its impact, and what will be required to support it is a fundamental business necessity. At the center of this revolution is the growing need for computing power. As seen across nations, many initiatives of blockchain currently provide computing power for the needs of AI.
Join us, with Jeff King, to discuss what businesses need to do now and, in the future, to get ahead of the next revolution.
Business Succession Planning: Why It's Akin to Wrestling an Octopus
Our professional panel will bring a collection of unique expertise and experience to help you grasp the key opportunities and pitfalls of your business succession planning. Discussion will include the key ‘soft’ issues to be addressed, as well as certain legal, tax and financial matters you will face when considering the succession of your business under a number of different scenarios, including selling to a third party, transition to a family member and introduction of venture capital. Then, in our Q&A session, you will have an opportunity to bring your specific issues or questions to the panel.
Breakout Session
Engage in our small group roundtable discussions on transition and succession planning with our expert panel members on-hand to answer your questions.
Networking Reception
Meet and connect with your peers, make valuable business connections, and learn the benefits of joining Ontario’s leading CEO network.
Dinner and Keynote with Peter Hall
Peter Hall, Vice President and Chief Economist with Export Development Canada, returns as our Keynote Speaker. Everyone’s talking recession. Some are calling this the longest growth cycle on record, and that we’re due for a downturn. Germany, the UK and Mexico are already there. The U.S., China and India are slowing. Trade battles aren’t helping. The yield curve has inverted, usually a sure sign of recession. And then there are the negative interest rates – a bizarre development that few understand. Are we really headed for a downturn in the economy, or is there another story that needs to be heard? Hear EDC’s latest thoughts on the global economy, and what it means for you.
When: October 10th, 2019
Where: BMO Institute for Learning
3550 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3Z3
Time: 9am - 9pm
Contact Information
Nancy Vrbanek
Member Services Manager
647-986-2206
[email protected]
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Innovators Exchange Agenda
| AM/PM | Agenda Item |
| 8:30AM | Registration - coffee and light refreshments will be included |
| 9:00 | Welcome |
| 9:30 | Chapter Meetings |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 | Chapter Meetings Continue |
| 12:00PM | Expert Speaker - Jeff King Here Come The Robots Understanding the impact of the on-going automation revolution is based on data-driven artificial intelligence (AI), its impacts and what will be required to support it is a fundamental business necessity. Join us with Jeff King to discuss what businesses need to think of now and in the future for the next revolution. |
| 1:00 | Lunch - a private buffet lunch will be provided |
| 2:00 | Business Transition: Wrestling the Octopus Darryl Paul, Aaron Toporowski, Phil Evenden, and Derek Van Doorn Our professional panel will bring a collection of unique expertise and experience to help you grasp the key opportunities and pitfalls of your business succession planning. |
| 3:30 | Breakouts Attendees can choose between 1 of 3 Breakout Sessions facilitated by our Expert Speakers for further information and more Q and A; 1) More about the Robots 2) Selling your Business 3) Family Succession and Business Foundations |
| 4:30 | Networking Reception Take this opportunity to meet and connect with your peers. Make valuable business connections, meet Innovators Alliance members and learn why you too should be a member of Ontario's leading peer-to-peer networking group. |
| 6:00 - 9:00 | Dinner and Keynote Speaker - Peter Hall In the Clutches of Correction Everyone's talking recession. Hear Export Development Canada's latest thoughts on the global economy, and what it means for you. |
| After Event | Social at bar in BMO |
When: October 10th, 2019
Where: BMO Institute for Learning
3550 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3Z3
Time: 9am - 9pm
Contact Information
Nancy Vrbanek
Member Services Manager
647-986-2206
[email protected]
Peter Hall
Vice President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada
Peter Hall joined Export Development Canada (EDC) in November 2004. With over 25 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Mr. Hall is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. In addition to preparing strategic advice for senior management at EDC, Mr. Hall is a featured speaker at conferences, international roundtables and policy fora, and regularly appears in television, radio and print media commenting on the world economy and Canadian international trade issues.
He produces a widely circulated print and video weekly commentary covering an eclectic range of
current global economic issues. Prior to joining EDC, Mr. Hall directed the economic forecasting activities of the Conference Board of Canada. Mr. Hall has served as president of both the Canadian Association for Business Economics, a 600- member national association of professional economists, and its largest local chapter, the Ottawa Economics Association. He has also been a volunteer board and committee member for two Ottawa area private schools. Mr. Hall has degrees in economics from both Carleton University and the University of Toronto.
Contact Information
Nancy Vrbanek
Member Services Manager
647-986-2206
[email protected]
Our professional panel will bring a collection of unique expertise and experience to help you grasp the key opportunities and pitfalls of your business succession planning. Discussion will include the key ‘soft’ issues to be addressed, as well as certain legal, tax and financial matters you will face when considering the succession of your business under a number of different scenarios, including selling to a third party, transition to a family member and introduction of venture capital. Then, in our Q&A session, you will have an opportunity to bring your specific issues or questions to the panel.
Contact Information
Nancy Vrbanek
Member Services Manager
647-986-2206
[email protected]
BMO Financial Group Institute for learning Accommodations
Weekday - Bed & Breakfast Rate @$215.00 per person, single occupancy, per night + taxes
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Members: No charge for registration
Intraprenuer/+ONE Members: $149
Guests: $399
Registration includes all meals, presentations and workshops
Registration pricing does not include accommodations
Please Note: Attendees who become members within 2 months of the event will have the cost of the event discounted from their membership.
When: October 10th, 2019
Where: BMO Institute for Learning
3550 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3Z3
Time: 9am - 9pm
Contact Information
Nancy Vrbanek
Member Services Manager
647-986-2206
[email protected]
