The Maclean's Ideas Summit

***Due to the snow storm advisory, we have moved the Mini Talks Series to Monday, January 30 starting at 6:30pm .***

Inspired by the Maclean’s Year Ahead issue, the inaugural Maclean's Ideas Summit will champion leaders and thinkers from across the country, gathering to discuss inventive viewpoints shaping the Canada of tomorrow. Climate change, public health, the future of work and the digital economy are among hot topics to be addressed over a combination of virtual and in-person events from January 24th to 30th, 2023. In partnership with Signature Sponsor, Uber Canada, as well as the UHN Foundation, the Summit will feature Fireside Chats, a Mini Talk series and afterparty, networking and a closing night reception.

Join Maclean’s as we kick off the new year and explore new ideas powered by some of the country's most ingenious minds. Here’s a closer look at what’s in store. 

Guest speakers include:

• David Suzuki, geneticist, broadcaster and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation
• Ana Serrano, president & vice-chancellor, OCAD University
• Peter MacLeod, founder and principal of MASS LBP
• Laura Miller, head of public policy & communications, Uber Canada
• Stefan Raos, head of public affairs and partnerships, Moderna
• Wes Hall, chairman and founder, WeShall Investments Inc.
• John Duda, president of Real Estate Management Services, Colliers Canada
• Dr.  Andrew Boozary, executive director, Population Health and Social Medicine, UHN & Gattuso director, UHN Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine Innovation

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: January 24th to 30th, 2023
• Where: Virtual and various locations
• What: A hybrid Summit with a virtual keynote, Mini Talk series, a closing fireside chat, as well as networking opportunities.

Programming & Schedule :

Keynote (virtual)

A call to action with David Suzuki

When: January 24, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where: Zoom. Link to be provided 24hrs prior to event

The Ideas Summit and Celebration

Mini Talk Series, Networking, Food & Drink Experience/Afterparty

When: January 30, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (NEW DATE due to weather advisory)

Where: OCAD University, 130 Queens Quay East Tower, Floor 4R, Toronto, ON M5A 0P6

Mini talks topics include:  

1. The future of work is… - Laura Miller, Uber
2. The end of the Pandemic (or the next Pandemic has already started) - Stefan Raos, Moderna
3. Corporate diversity is innovation - Wes Hall, Kingsdale Advisors; CBC’s Dragon’s Den
4. The office - John Duda, Colliers Canada
5. How we will learn - Ana Serrano, OCAD University
6. Democracy's Second Act - Peter MacLeod, MASS LBP 

Closing Night Panel and Reception

The Future of Health Care and Social Medicine with Dr. Andrew Boozary, UHN Foundation

When: January 26, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Luma, 350 King Street West 2nd Floor REITMAN SQUARE, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5