In a world defined by rapid technological disruption, economic volatility, and global uncertainty, optimism is a strategic advantage. Technology is no longer just transforming industries—it’s creating entirely new markets, new leadership models, and unprecedented opportunities for those bold enough to seize them.
Stay ahead of the curve with the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Tech Horizons Executive Forum, brought to you by WatSPEED. This exclusive, one-day event brings together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how technology and human ingenuity are driving resilience, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
Through inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and interactive sessions with economic visionaries, technology pioneers, and business strategists, Tech Horizons delivers a new playbook on modern leadership—one that transforms uncertainty into opportunity and insights into action.
You’ll also hear directly from some of the brightest minds at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ as they reveal how cutting-edge research is shaping the future of business, technology, and innovation.
Key themes and discussions for 2025 include:
- Technology as a driver of strategic growth: How can leaders harness emerging technologies—not just to navigate uncertainty, but to unlock growth, enter new markets, and future-proof their organizations?
- Lessons in reinvention: What can we learn from industries that faced massive disruption and came back stronger? Explore how agility, reinvention, and customer-centric strategies can drive resilience across sectors.
- Competing globally and the innovation imperative: As global competition accelerates, Canada’s competitiveness hinges on bold leadership—scaling innovation, investing in talent, forging global partnerships, and adopting new tech.
Join us in Toronto for the executive event of the year
| Date | November 10, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time |
8:00Â a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Location |
Announcement coming soon! |
Past Tech Horizons speakers include:
Bruce Flatt
CEO, Brookfield Asset Management
Claudette McGowan
CEO, Protexxa Inc.
Dave McKay
President, RBC
Jodie Wallis
Global Chief Analytics Officer, Manulife
John Weigelt
Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada
Kim Watson
Former President and Managing Director, Wipro Solutions Canada Limited
Manav Gupta
Vice-President, Technical Sales and CTO, IBM Canada
Mellody Hobson
Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments
Michael Chui
Senior Fellow, McKinsey and Company
Rex Lee
CITO, Canadian Tire Corporation
Sam Altman
CEO, OpenAI
Victor Dodig
President and CEO, CIBC
Past Tech Horizons partners include:
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