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Ontario's manufacturing sector, once Canada's powerhouse for productivity and economic growth, has faltered over two decades. GDP contribution has dropped 17% since 2002, productivity lags at 70% of U.S. levels, and per-worker investment fell from 79% to 55% of U.S. levels since 2014. Now, Ontario is bouncing back with over $50 billion in investments in EVs, battery plants, green steel, and aerospace. But more is needed to turn promise into reality.
Wanted: More investment. More innovation. Accelerated deployment of advanced production technologies to improve productivity and cost competitiveness to catch up to US, European, and Asian manufacturing rivals. Beyond that, invigorating the network of industries that support a robust manufacturing sector -- logistics, technology development, clean energy, and finance.
Join visionary business leaders, industry titans and policymakers at our 2nd annual Manufacturing Symposium. Building on last year's sold-out symposium, which ignited crucial discussions on emerging technology adoption and green manufacturing, this year's event offers even more actionable solutions through the lens of digitization and automation. Spotlighting Ontario’s unique strengths in critical minerals, tech innovation and advanced manufacturing, this half-day event will unlock new opportunities and build partnerships.
Be in the room as we chart a path to greater resiliency and market advantage, driving the innovation and growth needed to cement Ontario's position as a leader in global manufacturing.
- Network with key stakeholders shaping Ontario's industrial landscape.
- Gain access to game-changing thought leadership from manufacturing key players.
- Explore strategies to close the investment gap with the United States.
- Learn about innovative financing solutions for large-scale manufacturing projects.
Advanced Manufacturing Council
Agenda
8:00 - 8:30 am: Registration & Breakfast
8:30 - 8:40 am: Opening Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
8:40 - 8:45 am: Presenting Partner Remarks
- Sheri Williams, Managing Director, Accenture Industry X
8:45 - 8:55 am: Journey to EV Leadership: Honda Canada's Strategic Transformation
- Jean Marc Leclerc, President & CEO, Honda Canada
8:55 - 9:25 am: Fireside Chat - From Mine to Motor: Ontario’s Critical Role in the Global EV Supply Chain
- Jean Marc Leclerc, President & CEO, Honda Canada
Moderator:
- Giles Gherson
9:25 - 9:50 am: Coffee and Networking Break
9:50 - 10:30 am: Empowering the Modern Workforce
- Ed Castile, Deputy Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce and Executive Director, AIDT
- Matt Williams, Vice President, Supply Chain Transformation, Maple Leaf Foods
10:30 - 11:20 am: Driving Productivity: Manufacturing 4.0
- Mike Greenley, CEO, MDA Space Inc. and Business Council of Toronto, Executive Table Member
- Prasad Satyavolu, NA IX Digital Manufacturing lead, Accenture Industry X
11:20 - 11:30 am: CEO's Presentation
- Catherine Cobden, President and CEO, Canadian Steel Producers Association
11:30 am - 12:25 pm: Buffet Networking Lunch
12:25 - 12:35 pm: Keynote Address
- Frank Voss, President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
12:35 - 12:50 pm: Keynote Address
- Rachel Ferdinando, President, PepsiCo Foods Canada
12:50 - 1:35 pm: Supercluster Success Story
- Jayson Myers, CEO, NGen and Business Council of Toronto, Advanced Manufacturing Council
1:35 - 1:50 pm: Minister Keynote
- The Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
1:50 - 2:00 pm: Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Cocktails & Confections: Manufacturing Mingle
Speakers
Tickets & Registration
Individual:
- Member: $199
- Non-Member: $299
Table of 10:
- Member: $1,990
- Non-Member: $2,990