City Building Summit 2025: Ottawa Strong

The Event that Brings Us All Together

Join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for an inclusive conversation about the future of Canada's Capital Region, and connect with city builders, policy makers and community leaders who are passionate about this place we call home.

You can help shape the future. Hear from an impressive line-up of leading thinkers and make your voice heard.

In these uncertain economic and political times, the 2025 City Building Summit offers a unique opportunity for collaboration, innovation, and future thinking. The summit aims to build on the region's strengths to create a diverse, resilient, and vibrant community with a thriving economy and high quality of life for all.

Who Should Attend:

City Builders: Developers, architects, urban planners and investors.
Policymakers: Government officials and public sector leaders.
Business Leaders: Entrepreneurs and executives from various industries.
Community Advocates: Residents and activists interested in shaping Ottawa's future.

Agenda:

Opening Remarks by Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, and Brendan McGuinty, Chair of the Ottawa Board of Trade
Mayor’s Address by His Worship Mark Sutcliffe
Session One: Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda
Session Two: Empowering Developers: Building Cities of Tomorrow
Session Three: Building with Nature: Ottawa’s Next Advantage
Session Four: A City That Rocks: The Emerging Live Music Scene and Nightlife Economy
Session Five: Powering Ottawa: Breaking Through the Energy Wall
Session Six: Education and Health: The Foundation of Economic Growth
Session Seven: AI and Cities: Building Ottawa’s Future
Cocktail Reception: Launch of City Building 2025 magazine

Speakers:

Erin Benjamin, President & CEO, Canadian Live Music Association	Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade	Jennifer Cross, Business Development Manager, MARANT Construction	Christine Crump, President, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
Mathieu Grondin, Nightlife Commissioner, City of Ottawa	Cameron Love, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital	Mark Monahan, Executive Director,Ottawa Bluesfest	Tobi Nussbaum, CEO, National Capital Commission
Andrew Reeves, Architect, Founder, Principal Partner, Linebox Studio	Mary W. Rowe, President & CEO, Canadian Urban Institute	Julie St-Pierre, Interim VP, Research & Innovation, University of Ottawa	His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa
Jonathan Westeinde, Founder & CEO, Windmill Development Group

Don't miss the community building event of the year!

Our agenda setting events are made possible by local business sponsors. In return, we offer high value engagement and recognition. If you would like to be a sponsor for this important event, please contact Don Mersereau at Don@OttawaBusinessEvents.ca.

Event Sponsors

Date and Time

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

Location

Rogers Centre Ottawa, Trillium Ballroom (4th floor)

Fees/Admission

Single Ticket:
Ottawa Board of Trade Member - $250 + HST
Future Member - $300 + HST

Corporate Package:
Ottawa Board of Trade Member - Table of 8 - $1800 + HST
Future Member - Table of 8 - $2160 + HST

Contact Information

For event inquiries please contact info@ottawabusinessevents.ca
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