Unleashing the power of technology for business leaders

As technology continues to disrupt the business landscape, technology often IS the strategy, making it crucial for executives to stay ahead of the curve.

Stay ahead in the tech-driven business world with the University of Waterloo's Tech Horizons Executive Forum, brought to you by WatSPEED and hosted by CIBC. This one-day exclusive event for senior leaders will equip you with a better understanding of emerging technologies and strategic know-how to give your organization a competitive edge.

Featuring inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and interactive sessions are designed to deliver an unforgettable, empowering, and impactful experience. You will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts including Victor Dodig, President and CEO, CIBC; Bruce Flatt, CEO, Brookfield Asset Management; Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments; Rex Lee, CITO, Canadian Tire Corporation, and many other business leaders as they reveal the latest trends and share perspectives on the future of technology.  

The Forum will also bring together some of the brightest minds from the University of Waterloo to share research insights and their direct application to the business world.

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Join us for the executive event of the year

Hosted at CIBC Square in the heart of Toronto.

Date November 26, 2024
Time

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
(closing reception to follow)

Location

CIBC Square
81 Bay St.
Toronto, ON
M5J 0E7

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Featuring inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and interactive sessions

  • Economic futures: thriving through global and geopolitical uncertainties
  • AI: adoption, application, and the Canadian imperative
  • Future technology trends and their business implications 
  • Technology transformation and leading amidst disruption

Meet our featured speakers

Headshot of Francis Bilodeau

Francis Bilodeau

Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Victor Dodig headshot

Victor Dodig

President and CEO, CIBC 

Headshot of Bruce Flatt

Bruce Flatt

CEO, Brookfield Asset Management

Headshot of Melody Hobson

Mellody Hobson

Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments

Headshot of Nicole Janssen

Nicole Janssen

Co-Founder and Co-CEO, AltaML

Headshot of Rex Lee

Rex Lee

CITO, Canadian Tire Corporation

Headshot of Jodie Wallis

Jodie Wallis

Global Chief Analytics Officer, Manulife

Headshot of Ivan Zhang

Ivan Zhang

Co-founder, Cohere

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Title sponsor

Thank you to all our event partners


Relive highlights from 2023

WIth inspiring sessions by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Dave McKay, President of RBC, last year's Forum was an undeniable success. Check out last year's event by the numbers:

  • Sold out event + a waitlist!
    • 250 executives registered to attend
  • Audience of high-profile leaders and decision-makers
    • 82% senior leaders
    • 30 industries represented, including technology, finance, government, insurance, and health care
  • Positive attendee experience
    • 8.8 / 10 overall satisfaction rating
    • 93% of attendees likely to recommend the event

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