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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
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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
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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)
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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 Marchionne, Ángel Gurría, Henry Kissinger, Shimon Peres, Michael Sabia, Arif Naqvi, Dominic Barton and Fareed Zakaria are just a few of the prestigious speakers that the IEFA Toronto Global Forum has welcomed over the years.
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Founding Chairman and Senior Management
Gil Rémillard, Founding Chairman, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Gil Rémillard is Counsel for the law firm Dentons Canada LLP. His fields of practice are corporate, regulatory and international law. Mr. Rémillard was formerly Justice Minister in the Quebec government, from 1985 to 1994. He acted as special advisor to the governments of the Czech Republic, Romania, and Bulgaria, concentrating on their law reform to help them become members of the European Union. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2001, was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, and was made Knight of the Ordre national du Québec and Knight of the Legion of Honour by the President of the French Republic. Mr. Rémillard is the Founding Chairman of the International Economic Forum of the Americas (1995), which presents the Conference of Montreal, the Toronto Global Forum, the World Strategic Forum, and, as of 2017, the Conference of Paris, on an annual basis. Mr. Rémillard holds degrees in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and has a Doctoral degree in Law.
Nicholas Rémillard, President and CEO, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Nicholas Rémillard is responsible for the direction and strategy of the IEFA’s four major economic events: the Conference of Montreal, the Toronto Global Forum, the World Strategic Forum and the Conference of Paris. Since the organization’s inception over 20 years ago, Nicholas Rémillard has held a variety of management roles, ultimately serving as President and CEO since 2010. His contribution led to the rapid expansion of the organization when he launched the Toronto Global Forum and the Palm Beach Strategic Forum in 2007 and 2011, respectively. The latter event is now held in Miami under its new title: the World Strategic Forum. In addition to these North American conferences, the IEFA hosted its first edition of the Conference of Paris in December 2017. Beyond his role at the IEFA, Nicholas Rémillard also serves as Honorary Consul General of Iceland in Montreal, and as President of RDÉE Canada’s working group, the Economic Corridor of La Francophonie. Nicholas Rémillard holds a law degree from the University of Ottawa.
Joseph Clark, President, Toronto Global Forum Joseph Clark is a globally experienced public affairs, government relations, and event management executive. He has helped major corporations and government agencies around the world protect and enhance their reputations, and has a particularly strong background in the development and management of public/private sector partnerships. He has extensive experience in successfully leading multidisciplinary communication functions in the financial services, consumer goods, oil and gas, mining and media industries. Mr. Clark has provided long-term leadership for an Interpol/World Customs Organization initiative and has directed public/private sector partnerships at the global level, including managing nine Global Congresses in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. He has served as a government and public affairs executive for multinational, publicly traded corporations and for international intergovernmental organizations. He has also served as Chief of Staff to a Canadian cabinet minister and previously worked as a broadcast journalist on Parliament Hill.
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PROGRAM CONTENT AND TRENDS At a time characterized by acute political and economic division, the 11th edition of the Toronto Global Forum brought together major stakeholders from both private and public sectors and from all corners of the world. From the after-effects of Brexit and a turbulent start to NAFTA negotiations, to devastating climate disasters, rising inequality and household debt, relations between states, cities, businesses and citizens are continuously being tested. While challenges persist, economic upturn, coupled with remarkable strides in technology and governance, have simultaneously opened avenues for opportunity and improvement. Under the theme Redefining Globalization, the 11th edition of the Toronto Global Forum served as a platform for diverse speakers to share their vision of a more equitable and prosperous future and to discuss the concrete strategies needed to get there.
Monday, October 30, 2017: Global Economy, Finance and Innovation
The opening day of the event was dedicated to the Global Economy, Finance and Innovation. As is the Forum’s tradition, the day centered on the challenges and opportunities facing the global economy as well as the impact of innovation on businesses, and the strategies they must adopt to keep up with the current pace of change. Participants heard debates on a wide variety of topics, including macroeconomics, fintech, long-term investment, global strategies for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and the economic impact of disruptive technologies.
Among the featured speakers on the first day of the 11th edition of the Toronto Global Forum, we were delighted and honoured to welcome: Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Canada [Video Link] Tom Linebarger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cummins, who introduced the inaugural plenary session entitled “Global Economic Outlook: The Search For Growth” featuring: Jim Barber, President, UPS International, Arif Naqvi, Founder and Group Chief Executive, The Abraaj Group, William De Vijlder, Group Chief Economist, BNP Paribas, Mark D. Wiseman, Global Head of Active Equities, Blackrock; and Chairman, BlackRock Alternative Investors [Video Link] Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director, McKinsey & Company who interviewed Jeroen Dijsselbloem, President, Eurogroup [Video Link] Moya Greene, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Mail Group, who introduced an afternoon plenary session entitled “Advancing a New Era of Innovation” featuring: James Crawford, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Orbital Insight, Daniel L. Doctoroff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sidewalk Labs, Stephen Hoover, Senior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer, Xerox, and Jean Rosanvallon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dassault Falcon Jet [Video Link] Hikmet Ersek, President and Chief Executive Officer, Western Union [Video Link]
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Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada [Video Link] Deborah Gillis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst Volodymyr Groysman, Prime Minister of Ukraine Angela Strange, Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Tuesday, October 31, 2017: Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
Panels during the second day of the conference were dedicated to the themes of Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development. At the centre of these discussions were the role of infrastructure in a new age of hyperconnectivity, the energy transition and its shifting landscape, the future of transport, nuclear technologies and applications, as well as the global water crisis and the International Francophonie.
Among speakers on the second day of the Forum, we were delighted and honoured to welcome: Jens Bjørn Andersen, Chief Executive Officer, DSV, who introduced “The Infrastructure Imperative” session featuring: Fahd Al-Rasheed, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Laurence Batlle, Chief Executive Officer, RATP Dev, Bjarne Graven Larsen, Executive Vice- President and Chief Investment Officer, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), Li Pumin, Secretary General, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), People’s Republic of China, and Nicolas Notebaert, Chief Executive Officer, VINCI Concessions; and President, VINCI Airports [Video Link] Perrin Beatty, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, who interviewed Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada [Video Link] Christoph Frei, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, World Energy Council (WEC) who introduced the plenary session entitled “The New Energy Landscape” featuring (amongst others): Usha Rao-Monari, Chief Executive Officer, Global Water Development Partners, Blackstone Portfolio Company and Juan Pablo del Valle Perochena, Chairman of the Board, Mexichem [Video Link] Ángel Gurría, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) who interviewed Juan Manuel Santos Calderón, President of Colombia [Video Link] Ángel Gurría, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Juan Manuel Santos Calderón, President of Colombia Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister of State for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France Rick Scott, Governor of Florida and Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario [Video Link] John Tory, Mayor of Toronto
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017: Advanced Manufacturing, Trade and Governance
The final day of the Forum was dedicated to the themes of Advanced Manufacturing, Trade, and Governance. Diverse speakers exchanged ideas on a wide range of topics, including corporate governance, international trade, e-commerce, Industry 4.0 and health.
Among our speakers, we were delighted and honoured to welcome: Bertrand Badré, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Blue Like An Orange Sustainable Capital, Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and Chief Executive Officer, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Patricia Meredith, Fellow, Clarkson Institute for Board Effectiveness, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont, who participated in the session “Building Business for Long-Term Growth” [Video Link] Jean-Louis Chaussade, Chief Executive Officer, SUEZ and Michael Sabia, Chief Executive Officer, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) were interviewed by Rich Lesser, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) during the luncheon conference entitled “Leading an Era of Change”. Maurice Lévy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Publicis Groupe, and Arne M. Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International
also spoke at this luncheon. [Video Link] Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, Canada introduced the closing session on “The Health Revolution – Disrupting the System”, featuring among others: Shahram Ebadollahi, Vice-President, Innovations and Chief Science Officer, IBM Watson Health [Video Link] Jonathan Peter Marland, Chairman, Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council Pierre Pettigrew, Special Envoy, Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); and Executive Advisor, International Affairs, Deloitte Brigi Rafini, Prime Minister of Niger [Video Link] Andrew Rush, President and Chief Executive Officer, Made In Space Wayne T. Smith, Member of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE; and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BASF Corporation Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Canada [Video Link]
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SATELLITE EVENTS In addition to the public program, satellite sessions are organized in the margins of the Forum. In the form of working breakfasts, boardroom conversations and private gatherings with keynote speakers. These smaller and off- the-record conversations allow partners to acquire exclusive insights and engage in meaningful yet informal exchanges with leaders and decision makers. In 2017, the 11th edition of the Toronto Global Forum included the following private sessions:
Expat Program
From October 30 to November 1, 2017, the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) hosted a special edition of the Toronto Global Forum (TGF) to mark the 150th anniversaries of Canada and Ontario. In conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of International Trade and the Ontario 150 Secretariat, the IEFA held the inaugural Canadian Expat Program.
This historic initiative brought over 40 expats together from across the globe, offering Ontario SMEs and students the unique opportunity to hear these world leaders share their expertise and experiences from their industries. Seventeen sessions, with an average of 40 attendees per session, were held over the course of the three days, covering such areas as finance, innovation, clean tech, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, real estate, and fashion. The expat speakers answered individual questions and offered advice and contacts, thus helping the SMEs and students to learn and develop their international networks.
By exchanging in discussions with the audience, expat speakers were also able to take some of the perspectives they retained from the SMEs and students back to their own networks and companies. Many remarked on the quality of the questions and the level of insight among their audiences. Well over a third of the expats ̶ including world leaders such as Dominic Barton, Moya Greene, Mark D. Wiseman and Deborah Gillis ̶ had speaking roles in the regular Toronto Global Forum program, which enabled expats to be both extensively involved in the Forum and play a substantial role. It is also significant to note that the IEFA successfully secured a number of bilateral meetings for the expats over the course of the three-day event.
Monica Gunaratnam, Senior Business Program Advisor, Ontario Ministry of International Trade, hosted site tours at four Toronto area industry hot spots, such as the MaRS Discovery District and the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI). These tours had many attendees including expats and Ontario Government representatives, who noted that they found the tours highly informative and useful for networking. Additional special events, the Ontario 150th Anniversary Breakfast and Expat Gala/Toronto Symphony Orchestra Performance at Roy Thomson Hall were both very successful and well attended. It was a great way to honour our expats who came from across the world to attend and participate in the program.
Through working with various Ontario municipalities and government agencies, such as the Toronto Fashion Incubator, the Canadian Expat Program was able to identify and contact professionals in new industries and
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markets, including film and fashion. These partnerships will continue, in order to ensure that the expat network grows in the most effective manner.
The creation of the Canadian Expat Program has enabled the IEFA to lay the groundwork of what has unofficially been dubbed, an External Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This first group of over 40 expats represented over 20 industries, over 10 countries, and 5 continents. It was without a doubt an international gathering of some of Canada’s best and brightest.
Ontario’s 150th Anniversary Welcoming Breakfast Presented by the Government of Ontario and moderated by Cameron Sinclair, Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade Programs, Ontario, the Breakfast welcomed over 150 participants who gathered to hear remarks by Michael Chan, Minister of International Trade, Ontario, and special-guest expats Deborah Gillis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst and Samir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, SunCulture.
Private Breakfast: Guiding your Global Success Presented by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) the Private Breakfast was designed to highlight International investment and business prospects, and the benefits of doing business via the related Sharjah platform for corporates, SMEs, and institutions across multiple sectors. The Breakfast was held in the presence of His Excellency Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Chief Executive Officer, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority. His Excellency Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority at the Private Breakfast presented Working Breakfast: Forecasting Our Energy Future by Shurooq Presented in collaboration with the Energy Council of Canada (ECC), the breakfast explored the future paths and scenarios that will lead the transformation to a clean, low-carbon economy and the technologies that will enable these different opportunities to succeed. Moderated by Graham Campbell, President, Energy Council of Canada (ECC), the session counted on the participation of speakers Colin Andersen, Chair, Energy Council of Canada (ECC); Christoph Frei, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, World Energy Council (WEC); Anthony Haines, President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Hydro Corporation; and Peter Gregg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
City of Toronto Breakfast: Fostering Business Opportunities in Latin America Approximately 150 Ontario-based, Latin-American business and organization leaders gathered for this third session presented by City of Toronto and hosted by Michael Thompson, Councillor, under the title Pacific Alliance and Mercosur: Bridges to Bilateral Trade. The breakfast presented a conversation with Martin Vidal, Ambassador, Embassy of Uruguay to Canada; Bill Macheras, Trade Commissioner and InfoCentre Manager, Global Affairs Canada; Rodrigo Contreras, Trade and Investment Commissioner of Mexico in Toronto, ProMexico; and Veronica Richards, Vice-President, WW CALLS Canada.
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PRIVATE EVENTS Chairman’s Dinner Presented by BNP Paribas, the Chairman’s Dinner of the Toronto Global Forum was held on Sunday, October 29, 2017 to mark the launch of the 11th edition of the event. It brought together around 120 distinguished guests, including the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The evening began with a cocktail reception held in the Salon One of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The evening then continued in the hotel’s Upper Canada Room where guests heard welcoming remarks from John Beck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aecon Group and Chairman of the Advisory Board, Toronto Global Forum, as well as Monique Vialatou, President and Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas Canada, before hearing an address from one of the dinner’s Guests of Honour, Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board of Canada. Following the main course and dessert, guests were treated to an interview with the evening’s fellow Guests of Honour, Tom Linebarger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cummins, conducted by Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director, McKinsey & Company. Thereafter, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Jeffrey Steiner, invited William De Vijlder, Group Chief Economist, BNP Paribas to address the audience.
EDC Reception On the evening of Monday, October 30, 2017, prior to the Executive Club Dinner, Export Development Canada (EDC) hosted its private reception. The sophisticated reception took place at the Arcadian Loft office where Mr. Benoit Daignault, President and Chief Executive Officer of EDC welcomed more than 150 guests.
Attendance was largely comprised of executives from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) business community within the International Trade Sector. This reception was considered a success as it presented a great opportunity to network and reconnect with partners, clients and prospects.
Executive Club Dinner On the evening of Monday, October 30, 2017, we were delighted to welcome around 350 guests for the Executive Club Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel. The Dinner was presented by Cogeco Peer 1 in collaboration with RATP Dev. Largely comprised of executives from Toronto’s business community, the dinner also welcomed Toronto Global Forum Executive Club members, along with distinguished guests and speakers.
The dinner was preceded by a cocktail reception presented by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE). Before the main course, guests were welcomed by Nicholas Rémillard, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Forum of the Americas, and Louis Audet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. Following the main course and dessert, Laurence Batlle, Chief Executive Officer, RATP Dev addressed the audience and introduced the Guest of Honour, Ángel Gurría, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and Brian V. Tobin, Vice-Chair, Investment and Corporate Banking, BMO Capital Markets who conducted an interview with Mr. Gurría. Following the interview, the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, Jeffrey Steiner, moderated an informal Q&A session with Jeroen Djisselbloem, President, Eurogroup and Stephen Hoover, Chief Technology Officer, Xerox.
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Gala Reception and Concert The Gala Reception and Concert was presented by the Government of Ontario, on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Roy Thomson Hall, on the occasion of Ontario’s 150th anniversary and in honour of the Canadian expatriates. Close to 300 distinguished guests attended.
The evening began with a gala reception during which Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, and Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Ontario delivered brief remarks, following which Valerie Buckingham, Vice-President of Marketing, Carbon, and Shuman Ghosemajumder, Chief Technology Officer, Shape Security, two distinguished Canadian expatriates, addressed the audience. The Toronto Police Service Chief's Ceremonial Unit and Band escorted the Guests of Honour. The evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Jeff Steiner, ensured that the sequence of events flowed well and that guests were entertained throughout the evening.
Following the Gala Reception, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra offered an All-Beethoven concert to the Toronto Global Forum’s distinguished guests, prior to which Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and John Beck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aecon Group and Chairman of the Advisory Board, Toronto Global Forum offered welcoming remarks.
BILATERAL MEETINGS On top of attending conferences, round tables, and private events, VIP guests have the opportunity to connect through the IEFA’s Bilateral Meetings Service.
The Bilateral Meetings Service enables stakeholders to maximize their participation at the Toronto Global Forum by giving them the opportunity to share their expertise and create new business partnerships. This service distinguishes the Forum’s conferences from other similar events.
One month ahead of the event, the Bilateral Meetings Coordinator begins to send out emails promoting the service among our speakers and partner. Requests usually start pouring in in the two weeks leading up to the Forum. The Coordinator is responsible for setting up and managing meetings on behalf of the requestors.
The second step in this process involves creating as many matches as possible, based on the requests received by the participants, in addition to taking a proactive approach and suggesting meetings with speakers that could be of interest to sponsors.
During the 2017 edition of the Toronto Global Forum 99 bilateral meetings took place over the three-day event in five meeting rooms set aside for this purpose. On top of these meetings entirely coordinated by the Forum, a great number of encounters also occurred spontaneously in the VIP lounge or were privately planned in advance.
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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS The objectives of the Marketing and Communications team is to promote an event that is unique, retain participants from previous years and enhance customer relationships by supporting and engaging IEFA partners. The Toronto Global Forum is supported by a communications plan that is focused on increasing the visibility of the event and enhancing partner relations.
Promotion The Toronto Global Forum team creates many promotional tools with a focus on the event’s themes, speakers and partners. Please refer to the Marketing Initiatives Advertising Calendar ̶ Appendix II for a complete listing of the different communications published.
New developments this year included the addition of a large horizontal screen in the main plenary room and additional screens outside the VIP Lounge. Due to the positive response to last year’s placement, we kept the interview booth and digital signage panel outside the main plenary room.
These different communication initiatives have proved very effective in communicating content, increasing the visibility of the event, and enhancing partner relations.
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MEDIA COVERAGE1 Quick Facts 104 accredited journalists 95 original articles 590 total Articles (including reprints) 31 countries, 6 continents Reach: 304 million
Global Public Affairs provided media monitoring during and immediately following the 11th edition of the Toronto Global Forum. The majority of the coverage came from online sources, including numerous posts on Twitter by high profile speakers and participants. As social media has increased its reach in comparison to traditional media over the years, we now have a dedicated person managing our social media accounts, and Twitter walls all around the conference site.
As a courtesy to our media guests, the Toronto Global Forum provided a media lounge where accredited journalists could work, equipped with a backdrop, appropriate flags, a stage, lighting, microphones, and two chairs, to facilitate on-site interviews.
Every story broadcast about the Forum included quotes by event speakers. All online articles, videos, and blog posts referred specifically to the IEFA and/or the Toronto Global Forum. Social media coverage was largely driven by event participants, many of whom tweeted photos of sessions and quotes from the speakers. There were many high-profile Twitter accounts that engaged in the conversation and the full list of posts can be viewed on the event’s Twitter account at @AmericasForum. The overall tone of the coverage was extremely positive and highlighted many topics discussed during the event.
1 A complete and detailed media report of the 2017 Toronto Global Forum is available as a supporting document.
1 Source: Global Public Affairs
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DELEGATES AND PARTICIPANTS The 11th edition of the Toronto Global Forum welcomed over 3,000 delegates. The Forum attracts participants from the international community across all continents. Foreign delegations interact with business leaders through the many opportunities provided by the Forum. Over 65 countries were represented at the 2017 edition. Figure 1 provides a full list of these countries.
Countries represented at the Toronto Global Forum 2017 Argentina Ethiopia Japan Poland Sweden Australia France Kenya Qatar Switzerland Austria Gambia Khazakstan Romania Syria Belgium Germany Luxembourg Russia Tanzania Brazil Ghana Macedonia Saint Lucia Turkey Cameroon Guinea Mauritania Saudi Arabia Uganda China Hong Kong Mexico Senegal Ukraine Colombia Hungary Nepal Serbia United Arab Emirates Costa Rica India Netherlands Somalia United Kingdom Curacao Indonesia Niger South Africa Uruguay United States of Czech Republic Ireland Nigeria Spain America Democratic Republic Israel Pakistan Sri Lanka of the Congo Denmark Italy Peru St. Kitts and Nevis Ecuador Ivory Coast Philippines Sudan Figure 1 – Source: IEFA Registration 2017
Our event provides a basis for longer-term networking and partnerships. Figure 2 demonstrates the geographical distribution of participants outside of Canada (43% of participants, an increase of 26% compared to 2016). Participation from Asia and Europe significantly increased compared to previous years.
Geographic Distribution of International Participants (%)
Europe, 29% North America, 30%
Asia, 17% Central & South Africa, 12% America, 12%
Figure 2 - Source: IEFA Registration 2017
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The audience consists of government officials and senior decision makers from several key business sectors, providing opportunities for fruitful on-site interactions. The Forum also partners with leading universities and think- tank academics, with sessions that are accessible to selected members of civil society through an integrated outreach approach. Some of this year’s invited guests included representatives from many international chambers of commerce, consulates and embassies. Of the 3,000 registered participants at the Toronto Global Forum, Economy and Finance was the leading industry sector represented (32%). Figure 3 shows the breakdown of represented industries by participants.
Participants by Type of Industry (%)
Economy & Finance 32% Gov't & Diplomatic Affairs 13% Education & Research 9% Energy, Mining & Natural Resources 9% Infrastructure, Eng. & Transport 8% Comm., Innovation & Technology 7% Media 6%
Legal & Consulting Services 5% NGOs & International Organizations 3% Other 8% Figure 3 - Source: IEFA Registration 2017
Figure 4 shows the breakdown of participants by type of organization. A total of 80% of those who participated belonged to the private sector and 13% were from the public sector.
Participants by Type of Organization (%)
80%
13% 6% 1%
Private Public Semipublic NGO Figure 4 - Source: IEFA Registration 2017
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Partnerships and Sponsorships
Over the years, partners and sponsors have played a pivotal role in the expansion and continued success of the Toronto Global Forum. With the support of leading public and private organizations from various industries, the Forum has built an international reputation for hosting meaningful and results-oriented discussions on the most important challenges and issues facing the world today. Many organizations have supported the Forum since its inaugural edition in 2007.
The Toronto Global Forum strives to offer the best possible experience to its partners by creating opportunities for dialogue and discussion and by providing unique access to leaders and decision makers. Partners and sponsors have the opportunity to meet and mingle with world leaders in all areas of business, politics, science and international development, in a highly business-oriented environment.
The 2017 Toronto Global Forum benefited from the support of 54 partners, without whom the event could not have been staged. We are thankful for their ongoing support and look forward to working with them on next year’s edition of the Forum.
TRANSPORTATION AND SECURITY SERVICES As an additional service offered to speakers, VIP guests and Executive Club members, the Toronto Global Forum coordinates transportation services. Nearly 300 people were provided with transportation services over the course of the event. These include pick-ups from airports and train stations to the Fairmont Royal York Hotel or any other accommodation delegates may have arranged. The same service is provided upon departure. Additionally, all private dinner guests were invited and encouraged to use our shuttle service, which departed from the Fairmont Royal York Hotel to the respective locations of the private dinners. A return service was provided at the end of each evening.
By assigning personnel to departments such as protocol, transportation, and security, we are able to provide quality customer service and a level of security equal to that which is offered at international events. Consequently, we are able to meet the expectations and needs of all our participants, speakers and VIPs.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
- Toronto Global Forum Program 2017
- Toronto Global Forum Media Report 2017
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APPENDICES
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Appendix I: Examples of Invitations
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Appendix II: Marketing Initiatives
Advertising Calendar
Platform Publication 1 Publication 2 Publication 3 Publication 4 Publication 5 Publication 6
IEFA Emails 20-Jul-17 25-Aug-17 30-Sep-17 15-Oct-17 25-Oct-17 1-Nov-17 25 Sep - 9 Oct 17 9 Oct-17 Globe & Mail 7-Sep-17 Digital : website
Financial Times 7-Sep-17
Aug-17 Aug 17- Oct 17 fDi Intelligence Aug/Sep Edition Digital: / Digital: Magazine 2017 newsletter website 18 Sep-17 Bloomberg New Digital: 25 Sep 17 Energy Finance newsletter 30 Jun-17 Sep-17 Sep - Oct 17 iPolitics Digital: Digital: Digital: newsletter newsletter website Aug - Sep 17 Worth Magazine Aug/Sep Edition Digital: website Sep-17 Oct-17 27 Sep-17 25 Oct-17 ReNew Magazine Jul/Aug Edition Sep/Oct Edition Digital: Digital: Digital: Digital: website website newsletter newsletter Sep - Oct 17 Sep - Oct 17 The Business Year Digital: website Digital: website On site Banners: IEFA Events (Miami, Apr-17 Jun-17 Mtl) 30 Oct -1 2-Oct 17 11- Oct 17 Toronto Symphony 2- Oct 17 Nov-17 Digital: Digital: Orchestra Digital: website On site pillar newsletter website wraps Magazine Fall Edition 17 FORCES
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Appendix III: Printed Advertising Examples
Globe and Mail, 7 Sep-17
Financial Times, 7 Sep-17 Globe and Mail, 9 Oct-17
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Appendix IV: Digital Advertising
Globe and Mail Website, on rotation as of July 17 until September 25, 2017 (90,000 impressions)
Worth Website, on rotation as of August 17
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Appendix V: Email communication samples
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Appendix VI: Promotional Ads for additional IEFA events
As one IEFA event is a great source of advertising for another IEFA event, printed ads for the upcoming 2018 IEFA events were placed onsite. A full-page ad was also added as the last page (cover page) in the TGF printed program to leverage the targeted audience in attendance.
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Appendix VII: Canadian Expat Program
SUMMARY
From October 30 to November 1, 2017, The International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) hosted a special edition of the Toronto Global Forum (TGF) to mark the 150th anniversaries of Canada and Ontario. In conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of International Trade and the Ontario 150 Secretariat, the IEFA held the inaugural Canadian Expat Program.
This historic initiative brought over 40 expats together from across the globe, offering Ontario SMEs and students the unique opportunity to hear these world leaders share their expertise and experiences from their industries. 17 sessions, with an average of 40 attendees per session, covering areas such as finance, innovation, clean tech, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, real estate, and fashion were held over the course of 3 days. The SMEs and students had the opportunity to ask questions both during the sessions as well as afterwards, giving them privileged and unprecedented access to notable expats. All of the expat speakers stayed in the room over their allotted times to individually answer questions and offer advice and contacts, helping the SMEs and students to considerably grow and develop their international networks.
Through the engagement of the audience and the exchange of information, expat speakers were also able to take some of the perspectives they retained from the SMEs and students back to their own networks companies. Many noted that they were fascinated by the quality of the questions and the level of insight amongst their audiences.
Well over a third of the expats had speaking roles in the regular Toronto Global Forum program, which allowed for their comprehensive integration into all of its aspects. World leaders such as Dominic Barton, Moya Greene, Mark Wiseman and Deborah Gillis, who were special requests from the Ontario Government, participated in various ways, rendering expat participation in the Toronto Global Forum highly substantial in nature. It is also significant to note that the IEFA successfully secured a number of bilateral meetings for the expats over the course of the 3 days.
The site tours hosted by Monica Gunaratnam at 4 Toronto area industry hot spots, such as the MaRS Discovery District and the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI), had a number of attendees including expats and Ontario Government representatives, who noted that they found the tours highly informative and useful for networking.
The Ontario 150th Anniversary Breakfast and Expat Gala/Toronto Symphony Orchestra Performance at Roy Thomson Hall were both very successful and well attended. It was the best way we could have honored our expats who came from across the world to attend and participate in the program.
Through working with various Ontario municipalities and government agencies, such as the Toronto Fashion Incubator, the Canadian Expat Program was able to identify and contact professionals in new industries and markets, including film and fashion. These partnerships will continue, in order to ensure that the expat network grows in the most effective manner.
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The creation of the Canadian Expat Program has allowed for the laying of the groundwork of what has unofficially been dubbed, an External Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This first group of over 40 expats represented over 20 industries, over 10 countries, and 5 continents. It was without a doubt an international gathering of some of Canada’s best and brightest.
OBJECTIVES
The following objectives were reached: Position Ontario as a place of economic growth and prosperity for future generations. Provide tangible economic legacies, including: learning and showcase opportunities for participating students/young entrepreneurs; and new investment and trade opportunities for Ontario SMEs Enhance the Toronto Global Forum’s reputation as North America’s pre-eminent conference. Establish an international network for Ontario SMEs and students.
EXPATRIATES
Expats that had Speaking spots in the regular TGF program: 1. Barton, Dominic, Global Managing Director, McKinsey & Company (London, UK) 2. Belcourt, Tracey, Senior Vice President, Global Growth and Development, Fortune Brands Home and Security Inc. (IL, USA) 3. Buckingham, Valerie, VP Marketing, Carbon (CA, USA) 4. Cool, Grant, Chief Operating Officer, Hybrid Enterprises (GA, USA) 5. D’Souza, Craig, Head of Global Security Investigations, Facebook (CA, USA) 6. Ghosemajumder, Shuman, Chief Technology Officer, Shape Security (CA, USA) 7. Gillis, Deborah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst (NY, USA) 8. Greene, Moya, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Mail (London, UK) 9. Ibrahim, Samir, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, SunCulture (Kenya, Africa) 10. Juma, Jamil, Co-founder and Creative Director, JUMAstudio (China) 11. Nicolau, Anna, Digital Editor and U.S. Consumer and Retail Correspondant, Financial Times (NY, USA) 12. Pitcher, Spencer, Head of Division, Remote Handling & Radioactive Materials Division, ITER (Lyon, France) 13. Shemie, Daniel, Deputy Managing Director, Water Funds, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) (NY, USA) 14. Strange, Angela, Partner, Andreessen Horowitz (CA, USA) 15. Wiseman, Mark D., Global Head of Active Equities, Blackrock and Chairman, BlackRock Alternative Investors (NY, USA/Toronto)
Expats that had Headlining spots in the Expat Program 1. Amico, Alissa, Managing Director, GOVERN (Paris, France) 2. Belcourt, Tracey, Senior Vice President, Global Growth and Development, Fortune Brands Home and Security Inc. (IL, USA) 3. Simon Brown, Co-Founder, LeBaronBrown Industries LLC (NY, USA)
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4. Camenzuli, Adam, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Karibu Solar Power (Tanzania, Africa/Toronto) 5. Ghosemajumder, Shuman, Chief Technology Officer, Shape Security (CA, USA) 6. Gillis, Deborah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst (NY, USA) 7. Greene, Moya, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Mail (London, UK) 8. Hirshfeld, Beth, Executive Director, Canadian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates (Dubai) 9. Ibrahim, Samir, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, SunCulture (Kenya, Africa) 10. Juma, Jamil, Co-founder and Creative Director, JUMAstudio (China) 11. Kong, Jeffrey, Fashion Designer (Previously in Italy, Germany and NY, USA. Now in Toronto.) 12. Little, Ryan Grant, Principal, RGL Strategic (London, UK) 13. Lynn, Todd, Celebrity Fashion Designer (London, UK) 14. Soteroff, William E., President, Keller Williams Worldwide (TX, USA) 15. Strange, Angela, Partner, Andreessen Horowitz (CA, USA) 16. Wiseman, Mark D., Global Head of Active Equities, Blackrock and Chairman, BlackRock Alternative Investors (NY, USA/Toronto) 17. Kurtenbach, Gordon, Head of Research, Autodesk (CA, USA/Toronto) 18. Yang, Fangjin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder and, Imply Data (CA, USA)
Expats who acted as Moderators in the Expat Program 1. Benoit, Andre, Previously at Mondelez International (Previously in Dubai. Now in Toronto.) 2. Bornhoft, Jason, Founder and Director, JEM Advanced Solutions (Colombia) 3. Harji, Karim, Co-founder and Director, Purpose Capital/ Currently PhD Candidate at Kellogg College, University of Oxford (Between Oxford, UK and Kenya) 4. Kevork, Zoe, Managing Partner, Kevork Law Co-chair of the Canadians Abroad in Southern California (CA, USA) 5. Naumovski, Lou, Non-Executive Director, Amur Minerals Corp. (Previously in Russia. Now in Montreal.) 6. Oludipe, Olushola Jonathan (Shola), Previously at Mondelez International. Now, Managing Partner, NorthernLED (Previously in Dubai. Now in Montreal) 7. Somji, Tasleem, Director of Partnerships, SESQUI (Previously in Dubai. Now in Toronto) 8. Swarup, Suchir, Toronto Homecoming (Previously in USA, Switzerland, France, Japan and Singapore. Now in Toronto.)
Expats who participated in the Expat Program 1. Jamroz, Chris, CEO, Wind Point Partners (IL, USA) 2. Kevork, Ani, Line Producer, BBC (Manchester, UK) 3. McIsaac, George, Consultant, Mining Engineering (Chile) 4. McMillan, Jeremiah, Producer/Creative Development Exec/Partner, Global Content Group (CA, USA) 5. Mulongoo, Jason, Partner, Karibu Solar Power (Kenya, Africa) 6. Osland, Patrick, Previous intern at the Canadian Embassy in Vienna and MA student in Vienna (Previously in Vienna, Austria. Now in Ottawa) 7. Ruscio, Giancarlo, Associate, Torys LLP (NY, USA) 8. Shad, Nahal Former Hollywood Stylist, Fashion Designer now based in Toronto (Previously in CA, USA. Now in Toronto)
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Other Speakers and Moderators 1. Al Sarkal, Marwan, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) 2. Clark, Joseph, President, Toronto Global Forum 3. Langdon, Susan, Executive Director, Toronto Fashion Incubator 4. Turnbull, Doug, Vice Chairman and Country Head, Canada, DBRS
EXPAT ACCESS
All Expats were provided a complimentary delegate pass with a value of $1,600 CAD, to the full three-day Toronto Global Forum. This included entry to all sessions and luncheons, special access to Expat-related events as well as site visits, giving the all a unique opportunity to expand their global network and to create new business contacts. The Expats had reserved tables at the luncheons and a number of them attended the dinners. All Expats speakers received the benefits of a regular Toronto Global Forum Speaker.
PROGRAM
The Program, with 17 sessions, was developed collaboratively with the Ontario Government to ensure all relevant industries were represented.
Canadian Expat Program Day and Session Speaker(s) A Conversation with Fangjin Yang, Co-founder and Chief Executive Monday, October 30, 2017 Officer, Imply Data (with the participation of other expats in the 9am-10am industry) (Alberta Room- Fairmont Royal York) Moderated by Olushola Jonathan Oludipe, Managing Partner, Opportunities in Innovation NorthernLED (approx. 30 attendees) Monday, October 30, 2017 A Conversation with Alissa Amico, Managing Director, GOVERN (with 9am-10am the participation of other expats in the industry) (Manitoba Room -Fairmont Royal Moderated by Zoe Kevork, Managing Partner, Kevork Law York) (approx. 25 attendees) Capital Markets and Regulation A Conversation with Simon Brown, Co-founder, LeBaronBrown Monday, October 30, 2017 Industries LLC (with the participation of other expats in the industry) 10:30am-11:30am Moderated by Doug Turnbull, Vice Chairman and Country Head, (Alberta Room) Canada, DBRS The Evolution of Private Equity (approx. 41 attendees)
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Monday, October 30, 2017 A Conversation with Mark Wiseman, Global Head of Active Equities, 10:30am-11:30am Blackrock and Chairman, Blackrock Alternative Investors (with the (Manitoba Room) participation of other expats in the industry) The Role of Leadership in Today's Moderated by Zoe Kevork, Managing Partner, Kevork Law Global Economy (approx. 40 attendees) Monday, October 30, 2017 10:30am-11:30am A Conversation with Moya Greene, Chief Executive, Royal Mail Group (Room: Confederation 5&6) Moderated by Joseph Clark, President, Toronto Global Forum A Special Conversation with Moya (approx. 35 attendees) Greene A Conversation with Shuman Ghosemajumder, Chief Technology Monday, October 30, 2017 Officer, Shape Security (with the participation of other expats in the 3:00pm-4:00pm industry) (Alberta Room) Moderated by Jason Bornhoft, Founder and Director, JEM Advanced Artificial Intelligence: Breaking Solutions Ground (approx. 40 attendees) Monday, October 30, 2017 A Conversation with Deborah Gillis, Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst 3:00pm-4:00pm (with the participation of other expats in the industry) (Manitoba Room) Moderated by Tasleem Somji, Director of Partnerships, SESQUI Leadership in the Workplace (approx. 50 attendees) A Conversation with Angela Strange, Partner, Andreessen Horowitz Monday, October 30, 2017 (with the participation of other expats in the industry) 4:30pm-5:30pm Moderated by Lou Naumovski, Non-Executive Director, Amur Minerals (Alberta Room) Corp. The Inception of Fintech (approx. 35 attendees) A Conversation with Ryan Grant Little, Social Innovation and Impact Monday, October 30, 2017 Investing Entrepreneur, Principal, RGL Strategic (with the participation 4:30pm-5:30pm of other expats in the industry) (Manitoba Room) Moderated by Karim Harji, Co-founder and Director, Purpose Social Innovation and Impact Capital/Currently PhD Candidate at Kellogg College, University of Investment Oxford (approx. 35 attendees) Tuesday, October 31, 2017 A Conversation with Gordon Kurtenbach, Head of Research, Autodesk 9:00am-10:00am (with the participation of other expats in the industry) (Alberta Room) Moder ated by Zoe Kevork, Managing Partner, Kevork Law "The Future of Making" (approx. 40 attendees)
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A Conversation with Samir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer and Co- Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Founder, Sunculture (with the participation of other expats in the 9:00am-10:00am industry) (Manitoba Room) Moderated by Olushola Jonathan Oludipe, Managing Partner, New Technologies for Emerging NorthernLED Economies (approx. 45 attendees) Tuesday October 31, 2017 A Conversation with Jamil Juma, Co-Founder and Creative Director, 10:30:am-11:30am JUMAstudio- (with the participation of other expats in the industry) (Manitoba Room) Moderated by Zoe Kevork, Managing Partner, Kevork Law The Global Impact of E-Commerce (approx. 46 attendees) Tuesday October 31, 2017 A Conversation with William Soteroff, President, Keller Williams 3:00pm-4:00pm Worldwide (with the participation of other expats in the industry) (Alberta Room) Moderated by Suchir Swarup, Toronto Homecoming Real Estate: The Challenges of (approx. 46 attendees) Entering New Markets A Conversation with Adam Camenzuli, Chief Executive Officer and Co- Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Founder, Karibu Solar Power (with the participation of other expats in 4:30pm-5:30pm the industry) (Manitoba Room) Moderated by Karim Harji, Co-Founder and Director, Purpose Capital The Solar Revolution (approx. 23 attendees) A Conversation with Todd Lynn, Fashion Designer, Jeffery Kong, Fashion Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Designer, and Jamil Juma, Co-Founder and Creative Director, 9:00am-10:00am JUMAstudio (with the participation of other expats in the industry) (Alberta Room) Moderated by Jeffery Kong, Fashion Designer The World of Entertainment and Introduction by Susan Langdon, Executive Director, Toronto Fashion Fashion Incubator (TFI) (approx. 50 attendees) A Conversation with Beth Hirshfeld, Executive Director, Canadian Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Business Council of Dubai & the Northern Emirates and H.E. Marwan Al 10:30am-12:00am Sarkal, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Alberta Room) (Shurooq) (with the participation o f other expats in the industry) Doing Business in the UAE Moderated by Joseph Clark, President, Toronto Global Forum (approx. 60 attendees) Wednesday, November 1, 2017 A Conversation with Tracey Belcourt, Senior Vice President, Global 3:00pm-4:00pm Growth and Development, Fortune Brands Home and Security Inc. (Manitoba Room) (with the participation of other expats in the industry) 21st Century Commerce and Moderated by Andre Benoit, Formerly at Mondelez International Consumer Trends (approx. 36 attendees)
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SITE VISITS
Site Visits to local industry hot spots were also organized in collaboration with the Ontario Government.
October 30, Monday- Waterfront Secretariat (East Bay Front and West Donlands) 10:00 am (5 attendees) October 30, Monday- MaRS Discovery District 2:30 pm (3 attendees) October 31, Tuesday- Scotiabank Digital Factory 2:30 pm (9 attendees) November 1, Wednesday- Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) 2:30 pm (4 attendees)
The site tours at four (4) Toronto area industry hot spots, such as the MaRS Discovery District and the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI), had a number of attendees including expats and Ontario Government representatives, who noted that they found the tours highly informative and useful for networking.
Each tour was an hour long. Transportation from the hotel to each of the tour location was provided by the IEFA. Monica Gunaratnam from the Ontario Government ran all the tours.
BREAKFAST/GALA
Ontario 150th Anniversary Breakfast The Ontario 150th Anniversary Breakfast was an overwhelming success with approx. 200 participants, including approx. 20 expats. The Ontario Minister of International Trade, Michael Chan, delivered warm regards welcoming the expats, SMEs, students, government officials, and other participants of the Toronto Global Forum. The expat panel, moderated by the Deputy Minister of International Trade, Cameron Sinclair, was comprised of Forbes 30 Under 30, Samir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Sunculture in Kenya and Deborah Gillis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst in New York City. This was followed by a highly engaging question and answer period with the audience.
Expat Gala and Toronto Symphony Orchestra Performance
The Expat Gala and Toronto Symphony Orchestra Performance at Roy Thomson Hall was another overwhelming success with 290 participants. The approx. 25 expats in attendance had the opportunity to meet and network with each other as well as with other notable guests. The Ontario Minister for Tourism, and Culture, and Sport, Eleanor McMahon delivered introductory remarks and spoke proudly about the Canadian Expat Program and its objectives for the Ontario Government. The expat speakers were Silicon- Valley based expats, Shuman Ghosemajumder, Chief Technology Officer of Shape Security and Valerie Buckingham, Vice President of Marking for Carbon. This celebration was the best way
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we could have honored our expats who came from across the world to attend and participate in the Canadian Expat Program.
EXPAT LOUNGE
The Ontario 150 Expat Lounge was highly useful gathering and meeting place for the Canadian Expat Program participants. It facilitated networking and ad-hoc meetings between the expats, SMEs, and students. It also allowed for a quiet place for the participants to work between sessions.
STUDENTS AND SMEs
All SMEs and Students were provided a complimentary delegate pass with a value of $1,600 CAD, to the full three- day Toronto Global Forum. This included entry to all sessions and luncheons.
Registered SMEs: 168 Registered Students: 157
CONCLUSION
In addition to helping Ontario SMEs and students grow and develop their international networks, the creation of the Canadian Expat Program has allowed for the laying of the groundwork of what has unofficially been dubbed, an External Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This first group of over 40 expats represented over 20 industries, over 10 countries, and 5 continents. It was without a doubt an international gathering of some of Canada’s best and brightest. Moving forward, this initiative has the potential to grow and expand in unprecedented ways.
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