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Home Field Advantage: Toronto’s Waterfront Game Plan

Join business and civic leaders to prepare Toronto’s waterfront for a major global tournament. Explore mobility, visitor economy readiness and trade growth.
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Aerial view to Toronto's west end

The Quay - 100 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON

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Toronto will soon host one of the largest international sporting tournaments in the world, bringing an unprecedented surge of visitors, global media exposure, and business attention. As a primary gateway and gathering place, the waterfront will play a central role in how the city welcomes the world and showcases its economic strength. This event convenes business and civic leaders to translate that moment into practical advantage for Toronto region employers, from mobility planning and waterfront activation to visitor economy readiness, and from global visibility to trade, tourism, and investment growth. 

The program will feature a keynote address by Peter Montopoli, Chief Tournament Officer, FIFA Canada, covering a front-line perspective on the scale, complexity, and opportunity of hosting a global event of this magnitude.

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International attention brings operational pressure and commercial opportunity. Concentrated demand, heightened scrutiny, and increased global business presence require disciplined planning and cross-sector coordination.

The event will address:

Operational readiness under peak conditions
Managing demand concentration, workforce pressures, supply chains, and customer experience.

Waterfront activation and commercial performance
Maximizing high-traffic areas to support retail, hospitality, and related sectors.

Investment and corporate attraction
Converting international business presence into export growth and long-term capital deployment.

Infrastructure alignment and competitiveness
Coordinating public and private priorities to secure lasting economic returns.

Who Should Attend

Senior leaders and decision-makers across:

  • Retail, hospitality, tourism, and entertainment
  • Transportation, logistics, and supply chain
  • Real estate, development, and infrastructure
  • Financial, professional services, and technology
  • BIAs and community leadership
  • Government and public sector organizations

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