Agenda

Keynote Speaker


Don Tapscott
Futurist Don Tapscott explains the implications of online collaboration and how innovation via the Internet will change the future of business.
11:00 - 12:00 pm


Globalization and its impact on Canadian Businesses


The globally integrated enterprise is reshaping business and society. Hear our expert panel discuss how Canadian companies can expand their business by going global.
Moderated by Joe Chidley, Editor of Canadian Business
Panelists: Diane Horton, David Stevens , Jude D'Cunha
12:00 - 1:00 pm


Evolving Threat Landscape


Peter Evans
The threat landscape is becoming increasingly more complex, with greed now a prime motivating factor and organized crime taking more control. How do organizations and individuals stay ahead of the threat?
1:00 - 2:00 pm



Healthcare 2015


Dr. Neil Stuart
Under pressure from soaring costs and growing demand, Canada’s healthcare system is facing a crisis. What’s behind these challenges? What are the solutions?
1:00 - 2:00 pm


Social Networking for Business


Chuck Hamilton
Social networks are increasing becoming a part of doing business. Hear from Chuck Hamilton on how social networks and virtual worlds are creating new opportunities for business today.
2:00 - 3:00 pm



Retail Revolution


Rodney McBrien
Canadian retailers face unprecedented challenges from the Internet, from foreign competition and from increasingly demanding consumers. Learn how retailers are responding to these pressures and how they are evolving their businesses to meet the demands of consumers.
2:00 - 3:00 pm



Green Means Business


Chris Pratt
Protecting the environment is a huge issue for business. Hear how Canadian businesses can make a difference for the environment and save money in the process.
3:00 - 4:00 pm



The Enterprise of the Future.


The 2008 CEO Study
John Fursey
What will the enterprise of the future look like? What will your business challenges be in five or even 10 years? IBM’s latest Global CEO Study: The Enterprise of the Future provides critical strategic insight into what outperforming companies are doing to prepare.

3:00 - 4:00 pm



Keynote Speaker
Next 5 in 5


Dan Fortin
Listen to our forecast of the five innovations that will change the way we live, work and play in the next five years.
4:00 - 4:30 pm