The Maclean's Ideas Summit: The Year Ahead |
Join influential community members and thought leaders on February 26 in the Terrace Room of the Gardiner Museum for the Maclean's Ideas Summit: The Year Ahead. Hosted by Maclean’s and proudly presented by Uber Canada, in partnership with Microsoft Canada, Mastercard Canada, The King’s Trust Canada, and George Brown College this event will set the stage for an interactive experience, bringing together some of Canada’s top CEOs to explore the intersection of youth, power, and truth while offering a glimpse into what lies ahead for Canadians in 2025. Here’s What To Expect: The evening kicks off with networking and refreshments, followed by opening remarks from Maclean’s Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Fulford. Keynote Fireside Chat
Chris Barry, President of Microsoft Canada, joins Maclean’s Publisher, Jason Maghanoy, for an in-depth conversation on AI and its impact on the labour market in Canada. Keynote Conversation: Fintech & Financial Empowerment
Industry experts explore the role of fintech in empowering young Canadians—especially BIPOC entrepreneurs—on their path to financial stability and economic growth. Featured Speakers: |
- Balinder Ahluwalia – Interim Head, Senior Vice President, Group Head of Market Development and Digital Partnerships, Mastercard, Canada
- Rachel Wong – Co-Founder, Monday Girl
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Marquee Thought Leadership Panel: Youth x Power x Truth
Next up will be a Thought Leadership Panel hosted by Maghanoy and featuring leaders of some of Canada’s best and brightest in business and innovation. Speakers will provide their expertise in technology and start-ups, networking and empowerment as they discuss how young people can navigate a digital landscape marked by instability, polarization and information overload. Featured Speakers: |
- Siri Agrell – CEO, BetaKit
- Farah Mohamed – CEO, The King’s Trust Canada
- Dr. Gervan Fearon – President, George Brown College
- Sevaun Palvetzian – President & CEO, UNICEF Canada
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End the night with a lively networking after-party featuring wine, canapés, and music. Event Details: |
- Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST
- Location: Gardiner Museum [Terrace Room - 3rd Floor], 111 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7
- What: Thought leadership followed by a networking afterparty; Wine and canapés will be served.
- Cost: Toronto Life Insider: $15 per person + HST; General Admission: $25 per person + HST
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Tickets are extremely limited. |
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