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 - 9:15 am: Keynote Address
- Chris Morgan, Founder and CEO, Hoverlink Ontario Inc.
9:15 - 9:17 am: Panel Introduction
- Jim Athanasiou, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp/Hwy H2O
9:17 - 10:00 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
- Eric Chu, Head, Transportation Planning & Engineering, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Moderator:
- Joe Cressy, Chief of Staff, Waterfront Toronto
10:00 - 10:02 am - British Consul General Introduction
- Giles Gherson
10:02 - 10:05: Remarks
- Fouzia Younis MBE, British Consul General to Toronto
10:05 - 10:08 am: Panel Introduction
- Deborah Wilson, Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, PortsToronto
10:08 - 10:55 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
- Kristina Verner, Senior Vice President, Strategic Policy & Innovation, Waterfront Toronto
Moderator:
- Kelly Jackson, Vice-President, Destination Toronto
10:55 - 11:00 am - Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson
Speakers
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Jim Athanasiou
President and CEO, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
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Eric Chu
Head, Transportation Planning & Engineering, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
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Joe Cressy
Chief of Staff, Waterfront Toronto
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Kelly Jackson
Vice-President, Destination 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
Founder and 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
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Kristina Verner
Senior Vice President, Strategic Policy & Innovation, Waterfront Toronto
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Deborah Wilson
VP, Communications and Public Affairs, PortsToronto
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Fouzia Younis MBE
British Consul General to Toronto
Tickets & Registration
Members
- Single Ticket: $149
- Table of 10: $1,340
Non-Members
- Single Ticket: $199
- Table of 10: $1,990