The Quay, 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
In Person
Global competition for energy leadership is accelerating, and Ontario is positioned to take the lead. With billions in investment and new markets emerging, the province has a chance to capture growth, strengthen its economy, and expand its global influence. The risk of waiting is clear — stalled investment, lost contracts, and competitors moving faster to secure advantage.
For business leaders, the stakes are immediate. Energy strategy now shapes how companies access capital, manage risk, attract talent, and compete across global markets. Success will belong to those who anticipate change early, adapt with confidence, and position their organizations to lead.
This event brings together the architects of Ontario’s energy future — policy leaders, industry innovators, supply chain builders, and global investors — for a rare look at the strategies defining the next era of Ontario’s economic leadership.
You’ll gain exclusive insight into:
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How Ontario is advancing next-generation nuclear refurbishments and large-scale build out power and modernizing its grid to strengthen reliability and unlock export growth.
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Where first movers can capture market share in the expanding global demand for SMRs, isotopes, and energy technologies, components and services.
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What major energy trade infrastructure including pipelines, permitting, and clean fuel developments will drive new investment and expand access to international markets.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain foresight, access, and advantage in a sector that will define Ontario’s — and your — economic future.
Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 am: Registration, and Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 am: Introductory Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
9:10 – 9:25 am: Keynote Address
9:25 – 10:15 am: Panel 1: Expanding Exports: A Blueprint for Economic and Energy Security
This panel will explore the critical success factors for increased investment in electricity generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure to support a possible National Energy Corridor and scaling up Ontario’s current status as a net exporter of clean energy into neighbouring US states.
10:15 – 10:30 am: Lightning Talk
10:30 - 10:50 am: Networking Break
10:50 – 11:25 am: Panel: Connecting Ontario to Global Energy Markets: Pipelines, Innovation, and the Future of Canadian Oil & Gas
This conversation will examine what it takes to advance strategic energy infrastructure, focusing on pipelines and oil and gas systems that connect Canadian resources to global markets. With the Canada–Alberta MOU, new collaboration on the Pathways CCUS project, and expanded West Coast pipeline capacity opening access to Asian markets, this is a key moment to consider how Ontario can contribute to and benefit from national momentum.
The discussion will highlight the innovations transforming Canadian oil development, from carbon capture to digital optimization, and how these advancements can strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and energy future.
11:25 – 11:45 am: Special Address
11:45 am - 12:10 pm: Fireside Chat
12:10 – 1:10 pm: Networking Lunch
1:20 – 1:35 pm: Fireside Chat: Powering the Future - DERs and AI Data Centres
Canada’s grid is being reshaped by two fast-moving forces: the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs) and the surge in AI-driven data centres. This discussion will explore how these trends can coexist to improve reliability, affordability, and decarbonization. The objective: to understand how Canada can build a more dynamic grid capable of supporting both distributed generation and the exponential compute growth driving the digital economy.
1:35 - 1:45 pm: Lightning Talk
1:45 – 2:25 pm: Panel 3: From Ontario to the World: Capturing Market Share in the Global Marketplace for Nuclear Energy Technology: With the recent announcement of Canada's first grid-scale SMR at Darlington, and exploration underway for the deployment of additional net new nuclear capacity domestically and around the world, this panel will explore the potential to drive job creation, economic growth and export opportunities allowing Ontario to leverage its highly-skilled nuclear industry and work force to be a potential supplier of products, services and expertise in the global SMR market.
2:25 – 2:30 pm: Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
2:30 - 3:30 pm: Networking Reception
Speakers
Speakers for this event will be announced shortly.
Tickets & Registration
Members
- Single Ticket: $349
- Table of 10: $3,140
Non-Members
- Single Ticket: $499
- Table of 10: $4,990