Hosted in Ottawa by CCI’s co-founders Jim Balsillie and John Ruffolo, Canada's CEO Summit gathers Canada's top chief executives for three days of unrivalled networking, dealmaking, and advice sharing about building powerful companies and securing long-term economic prosperity for Canada. You’ll be in great company with our curated guest list of entrepreneurs, change makers, and innovators from across Canada’s vibrant tech sector.
Canada’s CEO Summit starts with an evening cocktail reception on September 26 at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier, followed by ten private dinners at Ottawa's top restaurants. Wednesday begins with a networking breakfast, then a full day of insightful discussions and audience Q&As. In the evening, the conversation continues with a parliamentary reception and a group dinner. Thursday provides the chance to engage in advocacy meetings on Parliament Hill. Join us in Ottawa for an unforgettable experience.
CCI has traditionally organized a biennial summit of Canadian technology CEOs in Ottawa. In the past, CCI has gathered CEOs in Ottawa for significant advocacy meetings and discussions with policymakers in the federal government. This year, we are making exciting changes to the format to emphasize CEO leadership, scaling for success, and fostering a stronger sense of community among Canada's innovation leaders.
When he assumed the leadership of Sonos, Patrick devised a strategy to safeguard the speaker maker's intellectual property, leading to a significant legal victory that serves as a lesson for every innovator looking to expand their freedom-to-operate globally.
In conversation with Natalie Raffoul, Managing Partner of Brion Raffoul LLP, hear
When he assumed the leadership of Sonos, Patrick devised a strategy to safeguard the speaker maker's intellectual property, leading to a significant legal victory that serves as a lesson for every innovator looking to expand their freedom-to-operate globally.
In conversation with Natalie Raffoul, Managing Partner of Brion Raffoul LLP, hear from this London, Ontario native about his remarkable journey through Canadian tech to the highest position within one of the world's most cherished brands. Along the way, Patrick will share advice on board governance, IP strategies, fighting the good fight, and leading management teams with conviction.
Forty years ago, the traditional production-based economy embarked on a shift towards a knowledge-based economy, and more recently, into a data-driven economy. This transformation reshaped Canada - and the world. What was once characterized by open, shared science, trade liberalization through tariff reductions, and a patent system reward
Forty years ago, the traditional production-based economy embarked on a shift towards a knowledge-based economy, and more recently, into a data-driven economy. This transformation reshaped Canada - and the world. What was once characterized by open, shared science, trade liberalization through tariff reductions, and a patent system rewarding genuine inventions, has given way to a landscape of closed science, closed markets, and the monopolization of knowledge and information.
Who better to unpack these economic and technological changes, and understand Canada’s position within this evolving global innovation landscape, than Jim Balsillie, retired Chairman and co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry), a technology company he scaled from an idea to $20 billion in sales globally. Jim is the co-founder of the Institute for New Economic Thinking in New York, the Council of Canadian Innovators, and the Digital Governance Council.
In conversation with David Rozin, Head of Roynat/Scotiabank's Technology & Innovation Banking group, Jim’s wealth of experience and insights will provide invaluable perspectives on Canada's role in the evolving landscape of global innovation. You won’t want to miss this innovation economy forecast as you make your own plans for the years ahead.
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Here's a recap of things seen and heard at this year's summit in Ottawa!