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 that 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.
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 |
| Location |
CIBC Square |
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
Victor Dodig
President and CEO, CIBC
Bruce Flatt
CEO, Brookfield Asset Management
Manav Gupta
Vice-President, Technical Sales and CTO, IBM Canada
Mellody Hobson
Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments
Nicole Janssen
Co-founder and Co-CEO, AltaML
Rex Lee
CITO, Canadian Tire Corporation
Jodie Wallis
Global Chief Analytics Officer, Manulife
John Weigelt
Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada
Host sponsor
Title sponsor
Thank you to all our event partners
Access the latest thought leadership from top academic minds and business leaders.
Enhance your organization’s strategy with actionable insights, engaging discussions, and expert perspectives from industry.
Gain a competitive edge by staying ahead of the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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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