Hosted at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto by the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and presented by Roynat Capital Scotiabank, Canada’s CEO Summit 2025 features private CEO dining experiences, CEO peer-group discussions, and essential industry briefings to keep Canada’s best scale-up CEOs at the top of their game.
CCI’s annual two-day retreat of 150 of Canada’s top scale-up CEOs focuses on leadership development, what it takes to build globally successful companies, and how homegrown firms can fuel Canada’s long-term economic prosperity.
Retired Chairman & Co-CEO of BlackBerry, Co-Founder and Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI)
Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, Founder of OMERS Ventures, Co-Founder and Vice-Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI)
President of the Council of Canadian Innovators
CEO & Founder of Geotab
CEO & Co-Founder of Mimosa
CEO & Founder of Petal
CEO & Founder of Borrowell
CEO & Co-Founder of Dealmaker
CEO & Co-Founder of Float
CEO of BigGeo
CEO of Clio
Chair & CEO of Dayforce
CEO & Co-Founder of Conscia
CEO of ZayZoon
Co-Founder & Executive Chair of PointClickCare
Founded by CEOs in 2015, the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is a member-based organization reshaping how governments across Canada think about innovation policy, and supporting homegrown scale-ups to drive prosperity. CCI is proud to represent over 150 of Canada's fastest-growing companies, and bring together at our signature events the entrepreneurs and policy-makers shaping Canada’s impact on the global innovation economy.
Roynat has a rich history as both a lender and investor with expertise in providing innovative long-term capital solutions for mid-sized companies through the use of senior term, subordinated debt, as well as mezzanine capital and common share equity. Roynat is proud to return as the Presenting Sponsor for Canada's CEO Summit, and is committed to the long-term growth and prosperity of Canada's high-growth innovation sector.
Hosted 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 17, followed by ten private dinners at Toronto's top restaurants. Thursday begins with a networking breakfast, then a full day of insightful discussions and audience Q&As. In the evening, the conversation continues with a investors and innovators group dinner.
Canada's CEO Summit brings together executives from the nation's fastest-growing companies. It serves as a platform for sharing stories and advice, fostering business partnerships, and contributing to public discussions on innovation policy in Canada. This intimate gathering encourages candid conversations about scaling global businesses from Canada and addresses the challenges innovators face in accessing talent, capital, and customers in the 21st-century economy.
Managing Partner at Deloitte Ventures
Co-Chair of Global Tech at Gowling WLG
Vice-President and Head of Capital Markets Economics at Scotiabank
Technology Sector Leader
& Partner at Deloitte
Vice-President and Head Technology & Innovation Banking at Roynat Capital Scotiabank
Partner, Leader of Financial Services & Technology at Gowling WLG
Canada's CEO Summit is an exclusive, invite-only event that brings together the top leaders of the country’s fastest-growing, technology-driven companies, along with a select group of investors, advisors, and partners. It offers a unique opportunity to network, strategize, and build business partnerships that help Canadian companies scale-up globally.
On the first night of the CEO Summit, following a private cocktail reception, CEOs disperse to attend one of twelve private CEO dinners hosted throughout the city. Each restaurant has been selected for its culinary achievements and will set a high-bar for the conversation that will follow.
Gain valuable insights into the global political landscape, emerging economic trends, and the latest deal-making activity within Canada. These briefings will equip CEOs with the strategic foresight needed to navigate complex international markets and capitalize on new opportunities within Canada’s dynamic business environment.
Participate in focused, peer-led breakout sessions where CEOs can share experiences, solve challenges, and discuss strategies on topics critical to their businesses. These smaller, interactive groups foster collaboration and provide tailored insights into leadership, innovation, and scaling businesses.
Throughout the day, we’ll bring the group together for two main discussions and also break out into smaller sessions. Engage in candid, high-level discussions with fellow CEOs and experts on key issues shaping the future of business.
Join us in celebrating a decade of leadership, innovation, and impact at the Council of Canadian Innovators' 10th Anniversary Dinner. This exclusive event will bring together influential leaders from across Canada to reflect on our journey, honour our collective achievements, and look forward to the future of innovation and business in Canada.
In 2024, Canada's CEO Summit was hosted in historic Old Montréal and gathered 175 of Canada's top innovators and investors. The audience included the makers and shakers of Canada's innovation and business community, and a CEO-curated agenda focused on navigating high-growth businesses through uncertain economic times.