Program
Presented by l'Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
| 7:00 AM | REGISTRATION |
| 7:30 AM | WORKING BREAKFAST 1 ETHICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: WHAT ROLE FOR THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND CIVIL SOCIETY SECTORS? In collaboration with the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie (MRIF) |
| 8:30 AM | OPENING OF THE 25th EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL
WELCOMING REMARKS Valérie PlanteMayor of Montréal PRESENTED BY Nicholas RémillardPresident and Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) OPENING ADDRESS Louise MushikiwaboSecretary General of la Francophonie PRESENTED BY Nadine GiraultMinister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Québec |
| 9:00 AM | INAUGURAL PLENARY SESSION A GLOBAL ECONOMY IN TRANSITION In collaboration with l’Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)Economists and investors are increasingly concerned that global economic growth has hit its peak and that we are now entering a phase of slow-down. In what ways should we be either confident or worried about growth prospects for developing and emerging economies? How should we react to the risk of a Financial crisis? What must we do to prepare for the populist temptations and geopolitical rivalries that may arise as a political consequence of the next recession?CHAIRLouis MorissetPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) MODERATOR Glenn HutchinsChairman, North Island; and Co-Founder, Silver LakeSPEAKERSMamuka BakhtadzePrime Minister of GeorgiaMark MachinPresident and Chief Executive Officer, CPP Investment BoardRishi KapoorCo-Chief Executive Officer, InvestcorpAfsaneh BeschlossFounder and Chief Executive Officer, RockCreekSir Martin SorrellExecutive Chairman, S4 Capital |
| 10:00 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT THE AGE OF UNINTERRUPTED CONNECTIONSPEAKER John McNeilChief Operating Officer, LyftMODERATOR Joann MullerAutonomous Vehicles Reporter, Axios |
| 10:30 AM | FORUM 1 simultaneously CRYPTOCURRENCIES: REVOLUTION OR TECHNOLOGICAL ILLUSION?? In collaboration with l’Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)- FORUM 2 simultaneously INNOVATION, PRODUCTIVITY AND WORK: THE CORE ELEMENTS OF CORPORATE COMPETITIVENESS In collaboration with EY FORUM 3 simultaneously FORUM 4 simultaneously FORUM 5 simultaneously FORUM 6 simultaneously |
| 12:00 PM | OPENING LUNCHEON EMBRACING CHANGE Under the Honorary Presidency of the Premier of Québec PART I – EMBRACING CHANGE SPEAKER François LegaultPremier of Québec PRESENTED BY Nicholas RémillardPresident and Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) THANKED BY Yves-Thomas DorvalPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Quebec Employers CouncilPART II – HOW IS CORPORATE CULTURE DRIVING INVESTMENT SUCCESS? SPEAKER Eileen MurrayCo-Chief Executive Officer, Bridgewater Associates INTERVIEWED BY Guy CormierPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Desjardins Group PRESENTED BY Glenn HutchinsChairman, North Island; and Co-Founder, Silver Lake CONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Paul Desmarais, Jr.Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Power Corporation of Canada; and Chair, Board of Governors, Conference of Montreal |
| 2:30 PM |
FIRESIDE CHAT |
| 3:00 PM |
PLENARY SESSION At a time where social inequalities are rising and citizens increasingly voice their discontent at globalization, there is an urgent need to rethink the nature and goals of capitalism. How do we concretely make ESG metrics (environmental, social and governance) the centre of the system? What responsibility does the private sector have in terms of fulfilling duties usually associated with the public sector, such as education, health and transportation? Can impact investing revolutionize capitalism? CHAIR Hélène DesmaraisChair of the Board of Directors, HEC Montréal; Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal (CEIM); and President, Consultative and Strategic Orientation Board, Conference of MontrealMODERATORJacqueline HansenSenior Business Reporter, CBC News Guy CormierPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Desjardins Group Jae Sung YoonChief Investment Officer, New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM) Lady Lynn Forester de RothschildChief Executive Officer, E.L. Rothschild LLC; and Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism Masazumi WakatabeDeputy Governor, Bank of Japan CONCLUSION Gaétan MorinPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Fonds de solidarité FTQ |
| 3:00 PM |
SEMINAR MODERATOR Amanda SloatRobert Bosch Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe, Brookings Institution INTRODUCTION Enrico LettaDean, Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), Sciences Po Paris; President, Jacques Delors Institute; and Prime Minister of Italy (2013-2014) SPEAKERS Juergen GerkeChief Executive Officer, Allianz Capital Partners Diane CôtéChief Risk Officer, London Stock Exchange Group Bruno ColmantChief Economist and Executive Board Member, Degroof Petercam Bank Pascal LamyPresident, Paris Peace Forum, President Emeritus, Jacques Delors Institute; Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO) (2005-2013) Doris HonoldGroup Chief Operating Officer, Standard Chartered Bank CONCLUSION Bernard SpitzPresident, French Insurance Federation; and President, International and Europe, Mouvement des entreprises de France (MEDEF) |
| 4:30 PM |
FIRESIDE CHAT SPEAKER George H. WalkerChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neuberger Berman INTERVIEWED BY Derek DeCloet Executive Editor, and Editor, Report on Business, The Globe and Mail CLOSING REMARKS François-Philippe ChampagneMinister of Infrastructure and Communities, Canada |
| 5:00 PM |
ROUNDTABLE 1 simultaneously ROUNDTABLE 2 simultaneously ROUNDTABLE 3 simultaneously ROUNDTABLE 4 simultaneously |
| 6:00 PM | RECEPTION In collaboration with the Hotel Bonaventure Montreal: Grand Opening of the "Grand Jardin des Amériques" |
| 7:00 AM | REGISTRATION |
| 7:30 AM | WORKING BREAKFAST 1 simultaneously INNOVATING IN AGRIBUSINESS: THE CONSUMER MANTRA In collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaWORKING BREAKFAST 2 simultaneously INNOVATION AND YOUTH AS PROMOTERS OF CHANGE In collaboration with RDÉE CanadaWORKING BREAKFAST 3 simultaneously DIGITAL REVOLUTION AND RETAIL INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPANIES AND THE COMMUNITY In collaboration with the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation (MEI) |
| 8:30 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT THE INVESTOR REVOLUTION SPEAKER Herman DaemsChairman of the Board, BNP Paribas Fortis |
| 9:00 AM | PLENARY SESSION FUELING THE INNOVATION FIRE : THE NEXT AGRI-FOOD REVOLUTION In collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)From using drone technology in fields to hyperspectral imaging in food processing, the agri-food industry is in the midst of major innovations and transformation to respond to a variety of consumer expectations. Is the agri-food value-chain well positioned to respond to emerging consumer demands? How is the evolving agri-food landscape creating new industries and transforming supply chains? How can the agri-food sector embrace developments from the broader economy – from biosciences and big data to advance manufacturing and transportation – to meet future challenges?OPENING REMARKS Mukhisa KituyiUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)INTRODUCTIONMarie-Claude Bibeau Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, CanadaMODERATORKen Ash Director, Trade and Agriculture, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) SPEAKERSEthan Brown Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Beyond MeatClaudia Roessler Director, Agriculture Strategic Partnerships, MicrosoftFlorian Schattenmann Chief Technology Officer, CargillDiane Wu Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Trace Genomics |
| 10:30 AM | FORUM 1 simultaneously INVESTING FOR TOMORROW: RISK AND REWARD IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD FORUM 2 simultaneously PLANTING THE SEEDS OF SUCCESS In collaboration with La Coop FédéréeFORUM 3 simultaneously CIRCULAR ECONOMY: AT THE HEART OF A NEW BUSINESS MODEL In collaboration with Polytechnique Montréal FORUM 4 simultaneously FORUM 5 simultaneously FORUM 6 simultaneously |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCHEON
PART I – WHY IS EMBRACING DIVERSITY CRITICAL NOW? PRESENTED BY INTERVIEWED BY PART II – THE NEW GEOPOLITICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRESENTED BY INTERVIEWED BY CONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT |
| 2:30 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT TOWARDS A MORE INCLUSIVE ECONOMY SPEAKER Ángel GurríaSecretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)PRESENTED BYJanie C. BéïqueExecutive Vice-President, Investments, Fonds de solidarité FTQ |
| 3:00 PM |
PLENARY SESSION Artificial intelligence is at the centre of a new technological revolution, with its implications, potential, and social and economic risks largely unknown. What rules must we create to manage the limitless amount of data circulating globally? What is artificial intelligence’s potential to address some of our core societal issues and needs? As it becomes more necessary than ever, what concrete steps must be taken and what investments must we make in order to improve our data-centric culture? CHAIRRémi Quirion Chief Scientist, Québec MODERATOR SPEAKERS Max Yuan Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xiaoi Catherine D. Wood Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ARK Invest Louis Têtu Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Coveo Jade Leung Head of Research and Partnerships, Center for the Governance of AI, Oxford University, Future of Humanity Institute |
| 4:30 PM |
FIRESIDE CHAT SPEAKER PRESENTED BY INTERVIEWED BY CLOSING REMARKS |
| 5:00 PM |
ROUND-TABLE 1 simultaneously ROUND-TABLE 2 simultaneously ROUND-TABLE 3 simultaneously |
| 6:00 PM |
"LOOKING AHEAD" SPONSORED RECEPTION |
Outlook on Climate Change Day presented by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
| 7:00 AM | REGISTRATION |
| 7:30 AM | WORKING BREAKFAST 1 simultaneously OPEN BANKING AND FINTECH: THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DEMOCRATIZING FINANCE In collaboration with the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ) WORKING BREAKFAST 2 simultaneously |
| 8:30 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT REGULATING INNOVATION SPEAKERS Kristine L. SvinickiChairman, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Rumina VelshiPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) |
| 9:00 AM | PLENARY SESSION TOWARDS A NEW ENERGY FUTURE In collaboration with SkyPower Global Group of Companies Pressured by climate change and growing global demand, the world is transitioning towards an increased production of renewable energy. What is the right balance that we must find between fossil fuels and renewable energy, in order to avoid shortages and price spikes? What investment strategies should be put in place to promote energy efficiency? How will renewable energy usage liberate economic growth potential for emerging markets? OPENING REMARKS Jason KenneyPrime Minister of Alberta |
| 9:00 AM | OPENING REMARKS OUTLOOK ON CLIMATE CHANGE DAY Presented by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) OPENING REMARKSKim ThomassinExecutive Vice-President, Legal Affairs and Secretariat, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)ARCTIC FRAGILITY AND INUIT RESILIENCEThe most recent IPCC report forecasts that global warming will severely impact the Far North, where extreme heat conditions could occur more frequently. And what if there were a direct link between environmental degradation and the current social issues faced by the Arctic populations? What if we changed our view of the Far North to better understand it? Rather than a lifeless, frozen desert, can we see it as a rich landscape that has sculpted Inuit culture for millennia? SPEAKERSheila Watt-Cloutier Environmental, Cultural and Human Rights Advocate |
| 10:00 AM | INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE By invitation only DEGROWTH OR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: TWO PERSPECTIVES As part of the Outlook on Climate Change Day presented by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius demands changes that are quick and outside-the-box, but not impossible and a number of solutions are being put forward: geoengineering processes, green taxation, renewable energy and responsible consumption. However, underlying all these solutions is a much broader issue: is our economic model, based on growth, compatible with a permanent solution to the climate crisis? Is it possible to balance economic prosperity with environmental protection and social equity, as advocated from a sustainable development perspective? Is decrease, a controlled reduction in economic activity, based on the principles of voluntary simplicity, a reduction in our ecological footprint and energy expenditures, a possible option?SPEAKERS Steve WaygoodChief Responsible Investment Officer, AvivaAmy FranceticManaging Director, Energize VenturesYves-Marie AbrahamProfessor, HEC MontréalAndrea LevyJournalist and Researcher |
| 10:30 AM |
FORUM 1 simultaneously FORUM 2 simultaneously FORUM 3 simultaneously FORUM 4 simultaneously FORUM 5 simultaneously |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCHEON NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD Presented by Hydro-Quebec CHAIRDavid Murray Chief Operating Officer, Hydro-Québec; and President, Hydro-Québec ProductionSPEAKER James P. Gorman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Morgan StanleyPRESENTED BYNicolas Patard, Chairman of the Board, Finance MontréalINTERVIEWED BYDavid Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief, The Globe and MailCONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPaul Desmarais, Jr.Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Power Corporation of Canada; and Chair, Board of Governors, Conference of Montreal |
| 2:15 PM |
PLENARY SESSION In the context of the ecological transition, investors are asking themselves many questions. Would including social, environmental and governance considerations in the investment-decision process prevent risks to society? Are current responsible investment criteria bold enough? Should responsible investing imply a form of shareholder activism to influence companies to adopt behavior that is aligned with the principles of sustainable development? MODERATORSandrine Rastello Montreal Bureau Chief, Bloomberg SPEAKERS Sean Kidney Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Climate Bonds Initiative Bertrand Millot Vice-President, Head of Stewardship Investing, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) Milla CraigFounder and President, Millani |
| 3:00 PM |
FIRESIDE CHAT While many governments are failing to hold to their commitments regarding climate change, the world’s youth are taking to the streets, as their confidence in the decision-making authorities has been shaken. Is the current system compatible with a permanent solution? How can the political system be part of a long-term vision with respect to environmental issues? Can the market self-adjust to address these issues or is political action needed? SPEAKERS Gina McCarthy 13th Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2013-2017); Director, Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE); and and Professor, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Michael Sabia President and Chief Executive Officer, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) CLOSING REMARKS Ségolène RoyalAmbassador for the Arctic and Antarctic Poles, France |
| 4:00 PM |
CLOSING OF THE 25TH EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL SPEAKERS |
| 6:00 P.M. | 25TH ANNIVERSARY'S RECEPTION Hosted by the Young Leaders Circle of the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) |
| 11:00 A.M. | NETWORKING BRUNCH |
| 12:00 P.M. | END OF THE 25TH EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL |
Presented by l'Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
| 7:00 AM | REGISTRATION |
| 7:30 AM | WORKING BREAKFAST 1 ETHICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: WHAT ROLE FOR THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND CIVIL SOCIETY SECTORS? In collaboration with the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie (MRIF) |
| 8:30 AM | OPENING OF THE 25th EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL
WELCOMING REMARKS Valérie PlanteMayor of Montréal PRESENTED BY Nicholas RémillardPresident and Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) OPENING ADDRESS Louise MushikiwaboSecretary General of la Francophonie PRESENTED BY Nadine GiraultMinister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Québec |
| 9:00 AM | INAUGURAL PLENARY SESSION A GLOBAL ECONOMY IN TRANSITION In collaboration with l’Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)Economists and investors are increasingly concerned that global economic growth has hit its peak and that we are now entering a phase of slow-down. In what ways should we be either confident or worried about growth prospects for developing and emerging economies? How should we react to the risk of a Financial crisis? What must we do to prepare for the populist temptations and geopolitical rivalries that may arise as a political consequence of the next recession?CHAIRLouis MorissetPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) MODERATOR Glenn HutchinsChairman, North Island; and Co-Founder, Silver LakeSPEAKERSMamuka BakhtadzePrime Minister of GeorgiaMark MachinPresident and Chief Executive Officer, CPP Investment BoardRishi KapoorCo-Chief Executive Officer, InvestcorpAfsaneh BeschlossFounder and Chief Executive Officer, RockCreekSir Martin SorrellExecutive Chairman, S4 Capital |
| 10:00 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT THE AGE OF UNINTERRUPTED CONNECTIONSPEAKER John McNeilChief Operating Officer, LyftMODERATOR Joann MullerAutonomous Vehicles Reporter, Axios |
| 10:30 AM | FORUM 1 simultaneously CRYPTOCURRENCIES: REVOLUTION OR TECHNOLOGICAL ILLUSION?? In collaboration with l’Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)- FORUM 2 simultaneously INNOVATION, PRODUCTIVITY AND WORK: THE CORE ELEMENTS OF CORPORATE COMPETITIVENESS In collaboration with EY FORUM 3 simultaneously FORUM 4 simultaneously FORUM 5 simultaneously FORUM 6 simultaneously |
| 12:00 PM | OPENING LUNCHEON EMBRACING CHANGE Under the Honorary Presidency of the Premier of Québec PART I – EMBRACING CHANGE SPEAKER François LegaultPremier of Québec PRESENTED BY Nicholas RémillardPresident and Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) THANKED BY Yves-Thomas DorvalPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Quebec Employers CouncilPART II – HOW IS CORPORATE CULTURE DRIVING INVESTMENT SUCCESS? SPEAKER Eileen MurrayCo-Chief Executive Officer, Bridgewater Associates INTERVIEWED BY Guy CormierPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Desjardins Group PRESENTED BY Glenn HutchinsChairman, North Island; and Co-Founder, Silver Lake CONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Paul Desmarais, Jr.Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Power Corporation of Canada; and Chair, Board of Governors, Conference of Montreal |
| 2:30 PM |
FIRESIDE CHAT |
| 3:00 PM |
PLENARY SESSION At a time where social inequalities are rising and citizens increasingly voice their discontent at globalization, there is an urgent need to rethink the nature and goals of capitalism. How do we concretely make ESG metrics (environmental, social and governance) the centre of the system? What responsibility does the private sector have in terms of fulfilling duties usually associated with the public sector, such as education, health and transportation? Can impact investing revolutionize capitalism? CHAIR Hélène DesmaraisChair of the Board of Directors, HEC Montréal; Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal (CEIM); and President, Consultative and Strategic Orientation Board, Conference of MontrealMODERATORJacqueline HansenSenior Business Reporter, CBC News Guy CormierPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Desjardins Group Jae Sung YoonChief Investment Officer, New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM) Lady Lynn Forester de RothschildChief Executive Officer, E.L. Rothschild LLC; and Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism Masazumi WakatabeDeputy Governor, Bank of Japan CONCLUSION Gaétan MorinPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Fonds de solidarité FTQ |
| 3:00 PM |
SEMINAR MODERATOR Amanda SloatRobert Bosch Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe, Brookings Institution INTRODUCTION Enrico LettaDean, Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), Sciences Po Paris; President, Jacques Delors Institute; and Prime Minister of Italy (2013-2014) SPEAKERS Juergen GerkeChief Executive Officer, Allianz Capital Partners Diane CôtéChief Risk Officer, London Stock Exchange Group Bruno ColmantChief Economist and Executive Board Member, Degroof Petercam Bank Pascal LamyPresident, Paris Peace Forum, President Emeritus, Jacques Delors Institute; Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO) (2005-2013) Doris HonoldGroup Chief Operating Officer, Standard Chartered Bank CONCLUSION Bernard SpitzPresident, French Insurance Federation; and President, International and Europe, Mouvement des entreprises de France (MEDEF) |
| 4:30 PM |
FIRESIDE CHAT SPEAKER George H. WalkerChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neuberger Berman INTERVIEWED BY Derek DeCloet Executive Editor, and Editor, Report on Business, The Globe and Mail CLOSING REMARKS François-Philippe ChampagneMinister of Infrastructure and Communities, Canada |
| 5:00 PM |
ROUNDTABLE 1 simultaneously ROUNDTABLE 2 simultaneously ROUNDTABLE 3 simultaneously ROUNDTABLE 4 simultaneously |
| 6:00 PM | RECEPTION In collaboration with the Hotel Bonaventure Montreal: Grand Opening of the "Grand Jardin des Amériques" |
| 7:00 AM | REGISTRATION |
| 7:30 AM | WORKING BREAKFAST 1 simultaneously INNOVATING IN AGRIBUSINESS: THE CONSUMER MANTRA In collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaWORKING BREAKFAST 2 simultaneously INNOVATION AND YOUTH AS PROMOTERS OF CHANGE In collaboration with RDÉE CanadaWORKING BREAKFAST 3 simultaneously DIGITAL REVOLUTION AND RETAIL INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPANIES AND THE COMMUNITY In collaboration with the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation (MEI) |
| 8:30 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT THE INVESTOR REVOLUTION SPEAKER Herman DaemsChairman of the Board, BNP Paribas Fortis |
| 9:00 AM | PLENARY SESSION FUELING THE INNOVATION FIRE : THE NEXT AGRI-FOOD REVOLUTION In collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)From using drone technology in fields to hyperspectral imaging in food processing, the agri-food industry is in the midst of major innovations and transformation to respond to a variety of consumer expectations. Is the agri-food value-chain well positioned to respond to emerging consumer demands? How is the evolving agri-food landscape creating new industries and transforming supply chains? How can the agri-food sector embrace developments from the broader economy – from biosciences and big data to advance manufacturing and transportation – to meet future challenges?OPENING REMARKS Mukhisa KituyiUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)INTRODUCTIONMarie-Claude Bibeau Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, CanadaMODERATORKen Ash Director, Trade and Agriculture, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) SPEAKERSEthan Brown Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Beyond MeatClaudia Roessler Director, Agriculture Strategic Partnerships, MicrosoftFlorian Schattenmann Chief Technology Officer, CargillDiane Wu Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Trace Genomics |
| 10:30 AM | FORUM 1 simultaneously INVESTING FOR TOMORROW: RISK AND REWARD IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD FORUM 2 simultaneously PLANTING THE SEEDS OF SUCCESS In collaboration with La Coop FédéréeFORUM 3 simultaneously CIRCULAR ECONOMY: AT THE HEART OF A NEW BUSINESS MODEL In collaboration with Polytechnique Montréal FORUM 4 simultaneously FORUM 5 simultaneously FORUM 6 simultaneously |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCHEON
PART I – WHY IS EMBRACING DIVERSITY CRITICAL NOW? PRESENTED BY INTERVIEWED BY PART II – THE NEW GEOPOLITICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRESENTED BY INTERVIEWED BY CONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT |
| 2:30 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT TOWARDS A MORE INCLUSIVE ECONOMY SPEAKER Ángel GurríaSecretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)PRESENTED BYJanie C. BéïqueExecutive Vice-President, Investments, Fonds de solidarité FTQ |
| 3:00 PM |
PLENARY SESSION Artificial intelligence is at the centre of a new technological revolution, with its implications, potential, and social and economic risks largely unknown. What rules must we create to manage the limitless amount of data circulating globally? What is artificial intelligence’s potential to address some of our core societal issues and needs? As it becomes more necessary than ever, what concrete steps must be taken and what investments must we make in order to improve our data-centric culture? CHAIRRémi Quirion Chief Scientist, Québec MODERATOR SPEAKERS Max Yuan Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xiaoi Catherine D. Wood Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ARK Invest Louis Têtu Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Coveo Jade Leung Head of Research and Partnerships, Center for the Governance of AI, Oxford University, Future of Humanity Institute |
| 4:30 PM |
FIRESIDE CHAT SPEAKER PRESENTED BY INTERVIEWED BY CLOSING REMARKS |
| 5:00 PM |
ROUND-TABLE 1 simultaneously ROUND-TABLE 2 simultaneously ROUND-TABLE 3 simultaneously |
| 6:00 PM |
"LOOKING AHEAD" SPONSORED RECEPTION |
Outlook on Climate Change Day presented by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
| 7:00 AM | REGISTRATION |
| 7:30 AM | WORKING BREAKFAST 1 simultaneously OPEN BANKING AND FINTECH: THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DEMOCRATIZING FINANCE In collaboration with the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ) WORKING BREAKFAST 2 simultaneously |
| 8:30 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT REGULATING INNOVATION SPEAKERS Kristine L. SvinickiChairman, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Rumina VelshiPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) |
| 9:00 AM | PLENARY SESSION TOWARDS A NEW ENERGY FUTURE In collaboration with SkyPower Global Group of Companies Pressured by climate change and growing global demand, the world is transitioning towards an increased production of renewable energy. What is the right balance that we must find between fossil fuels and renewable energy, in order to avoid shortages and price spikes? What investment strategies should be put in place to promote energy efficiency? How will renewable energy usage liberate economic growth potential for emerging markets? OPENING REMARKS Jason KenneyPrime Minister of Alberta |
| 9:00 AM | OPENING REMARKS OUTLOOK ON CLIMATE CHANGE DAY Presented by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) OPENING REMARKSKim ThomassinExecutive Vice-President, Legal Affairs and Secretariat, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)ARCTIC FRAGILITY AND INUIT RESILIENCEThe most recent IPCC report forecasts that global warming will severely impact the Far North, where extreme heat conditions could occur more frequently. And what if there were a direct link between environmental degradation and the current social issues faced by the Arctic populations? What if we changed our view of the Far North to better understand it? Rather than a lifeless, frozen desert, can we see it as a rich landscape that has sculpted Inuit culture for millennia? SPEAKERSheila Watt-Cloutier Environmental, Cultural and Human Rights Advocate |
| 10:00 AM | INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE By invitation only DEGROWTH OR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: TWO PERSPECTIVES As part of the Outlook on Climate Change Day presented by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius demands changes that are quick and outside-the-box, but not impossible and a number of solutions are being put forward: geoengineering processes, green taxation, renewable energy and responsible consumption. However, underlying all these solutions is a much broader issue: is our economic model, based on growth, compatible with a permanent solution to the climate crisis? Is it possible to balance economic prosperity with environmental protection and social equity, as advocated from a sustainable development perspective? Is decrease, a controlled reduction in economic activity, based on the principles of voluntary simplicity, a reduction in our ecological footprint and energy expenditures, a possible option?SPEAKERS Steve WaygoodChief Responsible Investment Officer, AvivaAmy FranceticManaging Director, Energize VenturesYves-Marie AbrahamProfessor, HEC MontréalAndrea LevyJournalist and Researcher |
| 10:30 AM |
FORUM 1 simultaneously FORUM 2 simultaneously FORUM 3 simultaneously FORUM 4 simultaneously FORUM 5 simultaneously |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCHEON NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD Presented by Hydro-Quebec CHAIRDavid Murray Chief Operating Officer, Hydro-Québec; and President, Hydro-Québec ProductionSPEAKER James P. Gorman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Morgan StanleyPRESENTED BYNicolas Patard, Chairman of the Board, Finance MontréalINTERVIEWED BYDavid Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief, The Globe and MailCONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPaul Desmarais, Jr.Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Power Corporation of Canada; and Chair, Board of Governors, Conference of Montreal |
| 2:15 PM |
PLENARY SESSION In the context of the ecological transition, investors are asking themselves many questions. Would including social, environmental and governance considerations in the investment-decision process prevent risks to society? Are current responsible investment criteria bold enough? Should responsible investing imply a form of shareholder activism to influence companies to adopt behavior that is aligned with the principles of sustainable development? MODERATORSandrine Rastello Montreal Bureau Chief, Bloomberg SPEAKERS Sean Kidney Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Climate Bonds Initiative Bertrand Millot Vice-President, Head of Stewardship Investing, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) Milla CraigFounder and President, Millani |
| 3:00 PM |
FIRESIDE CHAT While many governments are failing to hold to their commitments regarding climate change, the world’s youth are taking to the streets, as their confidence in the decision-making authorities has been shaken. Is the current system compatible with a permanent solution? How can the political system be part of a long-term vision with respect to environmental issues? Can the market self-adjust to address these issues or is political action needed? SPEAKERS Gina McCarthy 13th Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2013-2017); Director, Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE); and and Professor, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Michael Sabia President and Chief Executive Officer, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) CLOSING REMARKS Ségolène RoyalAmbassador for the Arctic and Antarctic Poles, France |
| 4:00 PM |
CLOSING OF THE 25TH EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL SPEAKERS |
| 6:00 P.M. | 25TH ANNIVERSARY'S RECEPTION Hosted by the Young Leaders Circle of the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) |
| 11:00 A.M. | NETWORKING BRUNCH |
| 12:00 P.M. | END OF THE 25TH EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE OF MONTREAL |