Join us for a discussion on the power and importance of a downtown airport in supporting the businesses, providing connectivity and unlocking opportunities that make a city world class. Airports play a critical connective role for cities, fuelling the circulation of people and ideas, stimulating innovation and economic growth, and anchoring advanced knowledge economies. These connective functions of cities are especially critical as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide cities with a competitive advantage as we evolve and recover. Toronto is at an inflection point in its evolution as a global city—and Billy Bishop Airport is at a critical juncture in defining its future and role within Toronto.
- Richard Florida, Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy, Rotman School of Management, Co-founder of CityLab and Founder of the Creative Class Group
- RJ Steenstra, President & CEO, PortsToronto & Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
- Neil Pakey, President & CEO, Nieuport Aviation and Toronto City Airport Passenger Terminal
Panel Discussion:
- Richard Florida, Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy, Rotman School of Management; Co-founder of CityLab; and Founder of the Creative Class Group
- Stephen Lund, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Global
- Sandra Pupatello, President, Canadian International Avenues Ltd.
- Moderator: Jan De Silva, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade