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\nDon'\;t miss the community building event of the year!
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\nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please reach out to Brittney Meagher to learn more: \;Brittney@ottawabusinesevents.ca \;
SOLD OUT. Please add your name to the waiting list.
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\nBuilding the Next 200 Years of Innovation\, Collaboration\, and \;Inclusive Prosperity \;
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\nThe \;City Building Summit \;is Ottawa&rsquo\;s premier forum for shaping the future of Canada&rsquo\;s Capital Region. This full-day event brings together city builders\, policy makers\, business leaders\, and community advocates for an inclusive and forward-looking conversation about the opportunities and challenges that will define our next century.
The \;2026 City Building Summit \;pushes past short-term thinking to explore bold questions about Ottawa&rsquo\;s growth\, resilience\, and global competitiveness. Are we building fast enough to meet the demands of the next economy? How can we harness \;AI\, talent\, and productivity \;to drive inclusive prosperity and strengthen our position among the world&rsquo\;s most innovative capitals?
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\nThrough dynamic discussions and case studies\, we&rsquo\;ll explore lessons from other global cities and tackle imperative themes such as \;defence and sovereign innovation\, \;energy systems capable of powering the next 200 years\, and \;growth priorities for 2026&ndash\;2030. Together\, we&rsquo\;ll consider what it takes to sustain both the pace and quality of growth - balancing ambition with stewardship\, technology with humanity\, and innovation with equity.
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\nThis is your opportunity to make your voice heard\, contribute to transformative dialogue\, and help define the vision for an Ottawa that leads with purpose\, resilience\, and imagination. \;Together\, we are building a stronger\, smarter Capital that thrives today and for generations to come.
Who Should Attend:
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\n\n7:30 a.m. - \;8:15 a.m. - Registration \;and \;Networking \;
\n8:15 \;a.m. \;- 8:20 a.m. - Welcome + Opening Remarks: The Capital Moment \;
\n\n8:20 \;a.m. - 8:35 a.m. \;- \;Keynote Address: the Hon. Evan Solomon\, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
\n8:35 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - Details on the Day\n\n8:50 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. - \;Mayor&rsquo\;s Address \;
\n\n9:15 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. - Introduction of ACT I: The Future Capital \;
\n\nACT l: The Future Capital \;
\n9:20 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. - Panel 1: AI Nation Starts Here \;
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\nModerator: Sacha Gera\, Chief Operating Officer\, HEALWELL AI Inc.
10:05 \;a.m. \;- 10:25 a.m. - Health Break + Networking \;
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\n10:25 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. - Remarks from Candace Laing\, President &\; CEO\, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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\n10:40 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Introduction of ACT II: The Growth Imperative \;
ACT \;ll: The Growth Imperative \; \;
\n10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - \;Panel 1: Capital Growth Lab \;
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\nModerator: Jennifer Cross\, Director of Regional Development\, Chandos Construction
11:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. - \;Panel 2: 200-Year Fireside: Lessons from Global Capitals \;
\n12:20 p.m. - 12:25 p.m. - Remarks from the Ottawa \;Jazz Festival \;
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\n12:30 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. - Morning Wrap-Up
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\n12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Keynote Address: The \;Honourable \;David McGuinty\, \;Minister of National \;Defence \;
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - \;Lunch + Networking \;
\n2:00 p.m. \;- 2:05 p.m. - Afternoon Opening Remarks
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\n2:05 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. - Introduction of ACT III: Economic Power &\; Security
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\nACT \;lll: Economic Power \;and \;Security \;
2:10 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. - \;Panel 1: \;Defence \;and \;Sovereign Innovation \;
\n\n3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - \;Closing \;Remarks: The Capital 200 Declaration
\n4:15 p.m. \;- 5:45 p.m. City Building Magazine \;Launch \;- \;Cocktail Reception \;
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\nDon'\;t miss the community building event of the year!
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\nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please reach out to Brittney Meagher to learn more: \;Brittney@ottawabusinesevents.ca \;