Ignite Summit
About this Event
The 4th annual Ignite Summit is back with an innovative new approach. We’re dividing the room using the four interconnected drivers of economic development:
- Business & Innovation
- Government & Policy
- Community & Place
- People & Talent.
Pick one or explore them all! Throughout the day our expert speakers in each section of the room will take you through a thoughtful journey - exploring the unique challenges, obstacles, and opportunities for growth within each pillar. You'll leave inspired, empowered, and filled with bold new ideas to drive economic growth in our region.
Choose Your Own Conference Experience
Experience the Summit through an innovative wireless headphone format that transforms the venue into four simultaneous conversation spaces. Rather than choosing one room for the day, participants can move freely between discussions, tuning into the sessions most relevant to them while remaining immersed in the energy of a shared conference experience.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration and Morning Networking
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening and Welcome Remarks
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Economic Development Is Everyone’s Business
Info: Setting the stage for the day by exploring how economic development has evolved, why it touches every part of our region, and how the Summit’s four interconnected pillars reflect the work needed to move forward.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where Are the Barriers?
Info: Examining the current challenges affecting growth and competitiveness, and identifying the work needed to overcome barriers, strengthen coordination and generate meaningful economic progress.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
What’s Already Working?
Info: Highlighting the initiatives, partnerships and approaches showing promise—and what it will take to accelerate or scale them.
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
What Needs to Happen Next?
Info: Identifying the conversations, partnerships and actions needed to move the region forward.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Keynote Address with Manjit Minhas
Host: Manjit Minhas
Info: Manjit Minhas takes the stage to share insights from building successful businesses, embracing opportunity and leading through change.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Panel: Turning Insight into Action
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 62.77 to CAD 93.39
