CB Evolution Summit: Innovating Canadian Business
Canadian Business is proud to present its second installment of the CB Evolution Summit, a multi-day Summit bringing together rising entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts and senior leaders to explore the cutting edge of Canada’s business landscape. Taking place from October 21-24, 2024 at the stunning Luma venue in Toronto, this summit will dive deep into the themes of business innovation, micro-business resilience, Indigenous entrepreneurship and the intersection between technology and brand trust.
Here’s what you can expect from this not-to-be-missed event:
Kick-Off: Canada and Entrepreneurship
An intimate dinner setting the stage for transformative conversations
The CB Evolution Summit kicks off on October 21 with an exclusive dinner salon, addressing the pivotal question: Is Canada still the best place to build a business? This intimate gathering will host 14 leading entrepreneurs from both the startup and scale-up spaces, fostering candid discussions about the challenges and opportunities in Canada’s business ecosystem. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. at Luma, setting the tone for the innovative days to follow.
Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
Innovation Unleashed
A day of groundbreaking insights and forward-thinking dialogue
On October 22, the summit continues with a full day of programming centred on micro-entrepreneurship and building business resilience in Canada. Attendees will experience a live taping of the CB – The Moment podcast, featuring hosts Jason Maghanoy and Fatima Zaidi in conversation with Marie Chevrier, Founder & former CEO of Sampler. The day’s marquee panel will bring together thought leaders including Zahir Khoja, CEO of Wave Financial; Dan Stark, Enterprise Country Leader at Amazon Web Services Canada; Nadine Woods, Creative Director and CEO of Mayana Genevière and Anishinaabe entrepreneur Chelsee Pettit of aaniin. These sessions will explore the latest trends shaping Canada’s business landscape and offer valuable insights for entrepreneurs and established companies alike.
Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
Empowering Diverse Voices
Exploring Indigenous entrepreneurship and the evolution of brand trust in Canada
The summit reaches its crescendo on October 24 with a focus on Indigenous entrepreneurship and brand trust. The day features a VIP fireside chat with Bobbie Racette, Founder & CEO of Virtual Gurus and Sasha Krstic, President of Mastercard Canada. A marquee panel, sponsored by Beneva Insurance, will include voices such as Sara Cappe, President of The Harris Poll Canada; Gregory Brown, VP of North American Digital Product Management at BMO and John Weigelt, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Canada. These discussions will highlight the unique challenges and opportunities facing small businesses and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada’s evolving economy.
Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
CB Evolution is sponsored by Air Canada, Wave Financial, Beneva Insurance, Mastercard Canada and BMO Financial Group.
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