The Quay, 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
In Person
Toronto’s waterfront holds extraordinary potential—but realizing it will require bold action and visionary solutions. One of the city’s greatest assets, the waterfront is held back by challenges related to connectivity, identity, and high-quality attractions.
Unlocking its potential requires innovative approaches to how we move, experience, and activate the waterfront, supported by deep cross-sector collaboration.
Join us as we explore:
- Transportation solutions that better connect people to and along the waterfront.
- New ideas and initiatives that can drive tourism, investment, and boost economic growth.
- Cross-sector collaborations that support a vibrant and accessible waterfront.
With visionary strategies and collective action, Toronto can build a connected waterfront that maximizes its natural advantages, enhances the city’s global appeal, and creates new opportunities for people and businesses across the region.
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 am - Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 - 9:05 am - Opening Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
9:05 - 9:10 am - Keynote Address
- Chris Morgan, CEO, Hoverlink Ontario Inc.
9:10 - 9:55 am - Panel Discussion: New Perspectives: Bold Solutions to Catalyze the Economic Benefits of the Waterfront
- Erika Potrz, Interim Chief Operating Officer & President, Hoverlink Ontario Inc.
- Tim Kocur, Executive Director, Waterfront BIA
Moderator:
- Joe Cressy, Chief of Staff, Waterfront Toronto
10:10 - 10:50 am - Panel Discussion: Tourism Re-Imagined: The Power of Partnerships on the Waterfront
- Tim Jennings, Executive Director & CEO, Shaw Festival
- Cathy Loblaw, CEO, Harbourfront Centre
- Del Rollo, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Arterra Wines Canada
Moderator:
- Kelly Jackson, Vice-President, Destination Toronto
10:50 - 11:00 am - Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson
Speakers
More panelists will be announced shortly. Stay tuned!
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Joe Cressy
Chief of Staff, Waterfront Toronto
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Tim Jennings
Executive Director/CEO, Shaw Festival
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Tim Kocur
Executive Director, Waterfront BIA
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Cathy Loblaw
CEO, Harbourfront Centre
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Chris Morgan
CEO, Hoverlink Ontario Inc.
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Erika Potrz
COO (Interim) & President, Hoverlink Ontario Inc.
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Del Rollo
Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Arterra Wines Canada
Tickets & Registration
Members
- Single Ticket: $149
- Table of 10: $1,340
Non-Members
- Single Ticket: $199
- Table of 10: $1,990