The highly anticipated event brings together global decision makers, business leaders and experts for insightful conversations on emerging trends and opportunities

TORONTO, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Toronto Global Forum is uniting international leaders and decision makers for its 20^th edition under the theme, New Rules, New Opportunities. The Forum will explore the defining economic and geopolitical challenges facing Canada and the world, and offer unparalleled perspectives on the opportunities that can be seized to drive innovation and success.  

The 2026 edition of the Toronto Global Forum is presented by Cogeco in collaboration with BMO and will take place from October 21-23, 2026 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

As Canada looks to position itself in a changing global economy, the Toronto Global Forum brings together the leaders and industries driving the country’s next era of growth. This year’s program features thought-provoking conversations on pivotal topics including finance, artificial intelligence, trade, energy, critical minerals, defence, security and geopolitics. Sessions will also be livestreamed and available to a global audience via www.IEFA.tv.

A preliminary list of speakers is available online and includes:

• Afsaneh Beschloss, CEO and Founder, RockCreek
• Calin Rovinescu, Executive Chairman, CAE
• Calista Redmond, Vice president, Global AI Initiatives, NVIDIA
• Cyril Perducat, Chief Technology Officer, Rockwell Automation
• Daniel Gamba, Co-President & Chief Commercial Officer, Franklin Templeton
• Darryl White, CEO, BMO
• Elizabeth Wademan, President and CEO, Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)
• Greg Fyfe, Chief Investment Officer, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
• Isabelle Kocher de Leyritz, Chair of the Board, Egis Group
• Jennifer Williams, President and CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
• Joseph Kahn, Executive Editor, The New York Times
• Nick Frosst, Co-founder, Cohere
• Rafaèle Tordjman, Founder and CEO, Jeito Capital
• Scott Balfour, CEO, Emera
• Tim Deacon, Chief Financial Officer, Sun Life Financial

The Toronto Global Forum is organized by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA), an organization created to encourage connection, collaboration and innovation to address the world’s challenges.

“As we celebrate the milestone 20^th edition of Toronto Global Forum, it is an honour to welcome this year’s delegation of policymakers and experts to Toronto,” said Nicholas Rémillard, CEO of IEFA. “The theme reflects the new economic order global leaders find themselves navigating, the new rules that will shape competitiveness, and the opportunities for prosperity in the decade to come.”

WHEN:         October 21-23, 2026

WHERE:       Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario

THEMES:     New Rules, New Opportunities
                     Wednesday, October 21 – Capital Markets, Technology, Advanced Manufacturing
                     Thursday, October 22 – Energy Security, Critical Minerals, Infrastructure
                     Friday, October 23 – Defense, Productivity, Competitiveness  

For the program and list of confirmed speakers, please visit www.torontoglobalforum.com. 

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About the Toronto Global Forum  

The Toronto Global Forum (TGF) was founded in 2007 and is hosted annually by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA). The TGF gathers international thought leaders across business, government and civil society to discuss the major challenges, and subsequent opportunities, the world economy is facing today. As countries and industries seek ways to enhance economic and environmental resilience and foster societal development, the conference explores and debates these topics through an international lens, spanning topics including finance, energy, natural resources, infrastructure and healthcare. The event acts as a platform where organizations and institutions can connect with a focus on potential partnerships, investment opportunities and future collaboration. 

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