Date: September 16, 2025 Location: Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street (8th Floor), Toronto, ON (Queen Station)
Agenda
Time Sessions
7:45 - 8:30 a.m. Refreshments & Registration
8:30 – 8:38 a.m. Welcome Remarks from OCC
8:38 – 8:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks from CPE
8:45 – 8:55 a.m. Keynote Presentation | Connected, Clean, and Clever: The Rise of Digital-First Cities
Dive into the critical role digital infrastructure plays in cleaner energy grids, optimized transportation systems, and data-driven planning. Attendees will gain insights into how industry is future-proofing services by leveraging AI and emerging technologies to reduce emissions and power the digital economy.
8:55 – 9:45 a.m. Table Talks
Explore opportunities to drive innovation and sustainability across sectors in intimate roundtable discussions alongside fellow industry experts and academics. Share insights, spark ideas, and help shape Ontario’s path to growth and resilience.
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Panel Session: The Future in Motion: Smart Mobility and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Economy
How we move people and goods is changing—and fast. This panel explores how smart infrastructure solutions can reduce emissions, ease supply chain pressures, and connect communities across Canada. From electric vehicles and intelligent transit to modern trade corridors and digital infrastructure, hear from leaders in transportation, logistics, and manufacturing on how innovation is reshaping mobility for a cleaner, more connected future.
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Health Break
Date: September 16, 2025 Location: Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street (8th Floor), Toronto, ON (Queen Station)
Time Sessions
10:45 – 10:55 a.m. Keynote Presentation | Green, Smart, and Scalable: A Blueprint for Powering Industries of the Future
Discover how Ontario is turning cutting-edge innovation into real-world impact by accelerating commercialization. This session will highlight how public-private partnerships, government procurement, and sector-specific testbeds drive the adoption of sustainable industrial technologies across sectors, positioning Ontario as a global leader in the industries of tomorrow.
10:55 – 11:25 a.m. Fireside Chat with Minister
Hon. Stephen Crawford
Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Government of Ontario
11:25 a.m. –12:10 p.m. Panel Session | Smart Agriculture: Cultivating Innovation in Ontario’s Agrifood Sector
From field to fork, Ontario’s agrifood sector is undergoing a tech-driven transformation. This session explores how smart agriculture is revolutionizing how we grow, manage, and sustain our food systems. Learn how cutting-edge tools such as precision sensors, AI-driven forecasting, and automated machinery help farmers and processors make data-informed decisions, reduce risk, add value across the supply chain, and adapt to a changing climate.
12:10 – 12:15 p.m. Closing Remarks
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Networking
*Agenda subject to change .