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Manufacturing Symposium: Maintaining Ontario's Global Edge

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The Quay - 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor

In Person

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.

Host Partner

Why Attend?

  • 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.

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Advanced Manufacturing Council

Ontario's manufacturing sector faces challenges, from competitiveness to regulatory hurdles. To address these issues, the Board established the Business Council of Toronto's Advanced Manufacturing Council, to drive projects and advocacy for a manufacturing resurgence through technology adoption, skills development, and innovation.