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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
7:30 - 8:15 am: Registration & Breakfast
8:15 - 8:20 am: Opening Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
8:20 - 8:40 am: Charting a Path to Manufacturing Excellence: Government Strategies for Supporting Ontario’s Manufacturing Sector
- The Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Intro Remarks:
- Dennis Darby, President and CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
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: From Mine to Motor: Ontario’s Critical Role in the Global EV Supply Chain
- Jean Marc Leclerc, President & CEO, Honda Canada
- Trevor Walker, President & CEO, Frontier Lithium
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 (Virtual Appearance)
- Alex Tsoulis, Senior Advisor, Business Development & Advanced Technologies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace
- David Cassidy, Special Advisor, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Moderator:
- Roselle Martino, Executive VP, Policy, Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement, Toronto Region Board of Trade
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, Lead—Industry X, Manufacturing; Americas
Moderator:
- Giles Gherson
11:20 - 11:30 am: Steel: A Modern and Green Commodity for Canada’s Manufacturing Needs
- Catherine Cobden, President and CEO, Canadian Steel Producers Association
11:30 am - 12:25 pm: Buffet Networking Lunch
12:25 - 12:35 pm: Talent Development in a Changing Industry
- Frank Voss, President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada and Business Council of Toronto, Chair, Advanced Manufacturing Council
12:35 - 12:50 pm: Innovation from the Frontlines
- Rachel Ferdinando, President, PepsiCo Foods Canada
12:50 - 1:40 pm: Supercluster Success Story
- Jayson Myers, CEO, NGen and Business Council of Toronto, Advanced Manufacturing Council Member
- Mardi Witzel, CEO and Co-founder, Polyalgorithm Machine Learning
- Jeffrey Liaw, Global Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Martinrea International Inc.
1:40 - 1:45 pm: Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson
1:45 - 2:45 pm: Cocktails & Confections: Manufacturing Mingle
Speakers
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The Hon. Vic Fedeli
Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Government of Ontario
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Sheri Williams
Managing Director, Accenture Industry X
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Prasad Satyavolu
Lead — Industry X, Manufacturing; Americas
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Jayson Myers
CEO, NGen
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Ed Castile
Deputy Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce and Executive Director, AIDT
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David Cassidy
Skilled Trades Special Advisor, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Government of Ontario
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Catherine Cobden
President and CEO, Canadian Steel Producers Association
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Dennis Darby
President and CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
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Rachel Ferdinando
President, PepsiCo Foods Canada
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Mike Greenley
CEO, MDA Space Inc.
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Jean Marc Leclerc
President and CEO, Honda Canada Inc.
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Alex Tsoulis
Senior Advisor – Business Development & Advanced Technologies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace (MHICA)
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Frank Voss
President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
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Trevor Walker
President & CEO, Frontier Lithium
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Mardi Witzel
CEO and Co-Founder, Polyalgorithm Machine Learning
Tickets & Registration
Individual:
- Member: $199
- Non-Member: $299
Table of 10:
- Member: $1,990
- Non-Member: $2,990