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Redefining Globalization 11th edition FINAL REPORT REDEFINING GLOBALIZATION PRESENTED BY OCT 30 - NOV 1, 2017 | FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK | forum-americas.org/toronto PARTNERS PRESENTING PARTNER STRATEGIC PARTNERS GOLD PARTNERS SILVER PARTNERS Z G170 B255 11th EDITION | TORONTO GLOBAL FINAL REPORT | #TGF PARTNERS BRONZE PARTNERS OFFICIAL AIRLINE GOVERNMENT PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL & KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS 11th EDITION | TORONTO GLOBAL FORUM FINAL REPORT |#TGF ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Bertrand Badré Benoit Parent Michael Thompson Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Vice-President, Councillor and Chair, Blue Like an Orange Sustainable Power Generation Business and Economic Development Capital Nuclear Operations, Cummins Sales and Culture Committee, City of Toronto; and Service and Chair, Invest Toronto John M. Beck Founder, President and Chief Executive Nicholas Rémillard Douglas E. Turnbull Officer, Aecon Group; President and Chief Executive Officer, Vice-Chairman and Country Head, and Chairman of the Advisory Board, International Economic Forum Canada, DBRS Toronto Global Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Geoffrey A. Wilson Janet De Silva Gregory Smith President and Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer, PortsToronto Toronto Region Board of Trade InstarAGF Asset Management; (TRBOT) and Executive Chairman, Michael Wilson Nieuport Aviation Infrastructure Partners Chairman, Stanley Hartt Barclays Capital Canada; Counsel, Kenneth Tanenbaum Former Finance Minister of Canada; Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Chairman, and Former Canadian Ambassador Kilmer Developments; to the United States Allan O’Dette and Vice-Chairman, Chief Investment Officer, Kilmer Van Nostrand (KVN) Paul Zed Ontario Investment Office, Former Member of the Canadian House Province of Ontario of Commons 11th EDITION | TORONTO GLOBAL FORUM FINAL REPORT | #TGF TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................. i MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ........................................................................... 1 THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM OF THE AMERICAS AND THE TORONTO GLOBAL FORUM ....................... 2 PROGRAM CONTENT AND TRENDS ............................................................................................................................ 4 SATELLITE EVENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 PRIVATE EVENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 BILATERAL MEETINGS .............................................................................................................................................. 10 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 11 MEDIA COVERAGE ................................................................................................................................................... 12 DELEGATES AND PARTICIPANTS ............................................................................................................................... 13 TRANSPORTATION AND SECURITY SERVICES ........................................................................................................... 15 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 16 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................................. 17 Appendix I: Examples of Invitations ......................................................................................................................... 18 Appendix II: Marketing Initiatives ............................................................................................................................ 20 Appendix III: Printed Advertising Examples ............................................................................................................. 21 Appendix IV: Digital Advertising ............................................................................................................................... 22 Appendix V: Email communication samples ............................................................................................................ 23 Appendix VI: Promotional Ads for additional IEFA events ....................................................................................... 24 Appendix VII: Canadian Expat Program .................................................................................................................... 25 i | P a g e MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The 11th edition of the Toronto Global Forum will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most successful events that the International Economic Forum of the Americas has ever hosted. More than 170 speakers and more than 3,000 participants shared key insights about the global economy and engaged in high-level networking over three days. During that time, the Toronto Global Forum brought together senior business executives, government representatives, academics and members of the civil society from more than 65 countries. I would like to thank our speakers, who came from near and far, for accepting our invitation to share their invaluable insights on the current and future challenges facing the global economy in these rapidly changing times. This success would not have been possible without the unconditional support of our partners and sponsors, in particular, our Presenting Partner, Cogeco Peer 1 and our Strategic Partners, BNP Paribas, DBRS, Aecon and Cummins. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Ontario Government for its remarkable partnership in creating the Ontario 150 Canadian Expat Program, a novel initiative that leveraged the global experience of Canada’s diaspora and shared it with Ontario SMEs, young entrepreneurs, and students. Last but not least, I would like to acknowledge the long standing support of the City of Toronto that, it should be noted, first encouraged us 11 years ago to bring the Forum to Toronto. As 2018 draws near, we look forward to welcoming you to the next editions of our annual events: the 8th edition of the World Strategic Forum in Miami, Florida on April 16 - 17, 2018; the 24th edition of the Conference of Montreal, on June 10 - 14, 2018; the 2nd edition of the Conference of Paris in autumn of 2018; and the Toronto Global Forum, which will be held on December 10 - 12, 2018. On behalf of all of us at the International Economic Forum of the Americas, thank you for your participation and support. Nicholas Rémillard President and Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) 1 | P a g e THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM OF THE AMERICAS AND THE TORONTO GLOBAL FORUM The International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) is dedicated to promoting dialogue on challenges and opportunities arising from the current state of the global economy. Founded in 1994, at a time when globalization was an emerging phenomenon in international relations, and when the World Trade Organization (WTO) was created in response to the new challenges faced by states and economic leaders, IEFA was also created against a backdrop of increased economic integration worldwide. European countries were laying the foundations John Tory, Mayor, City of Toronto of an economic union, while North America was setting up a free-trade zone under NAFTA. The first Conference of Montreal, organized in 1995, brought together members of civil society, international organizations, academics, business leaders, and decision makers to discuss these new challenges. John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto At a time when global economic leaders face lingering uncertainty and shifting realities, IEFA creates opportunities to promote dialogue and build networks. IEFA conferences enable participants to share perspectives on economic issues and provide a platform for constructive interaction. In pursuing its mission, IEFA fosters business development both in Canada and around the world, while also helping its participants gain a better understanding of the major challenges facing public and private sector organizations. IEFA brings together heads of state, central bank governors, ministers and international business leaders to its four annual summits, held in Montreal, Toronto, Miami and Paris. The Forum Ian Bremmer, President and Founder, Eurasia Group; also offers exclusive opportunities for business meetings intended and Editor-at-Large, TIME Magazine, in conversation to promote dialogue and partnership. with Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) The Toronto Global Forum was launched in 2007 by the International Economic Forum of the Americas. Over the years, and with numerous formal and informal on-site meetings between stakeholders, the event has grown to become a strategic platform for developing mutually beneficial relationships and bringing global economic leaders together to generate constructive insights. Christine Lagarde, Isabelle Kocher, Juan Manual Santos, Sergio
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