Background

As major growth engines, cities are at the heart of economic growth, innovation and finance. At the Toronto Forum for Global Cities, decision makers, corporate business leaders and senior officials explore visions of a sustainable future with thought leaders and key actors of the global environment. The Toronto Forum for Global Cities was founded in 2007 by the International Economic Forum of the Americas. A true hub for innovative thinking, this high profile two-day conference brings together over 50 speakers and 1200 delegates every year. Over the course of timely sessions, the Forum presents an opportunity for world leading experts to discuss key economic issues of our times. High profile speakers explore how cities, countries and international organizations tackle challenges of a global economy in constant transition.

Objectives

The Forum seeks to address the major challenges faced by global cities, states, provinces and countries: Energy, Infrastructure, Finance and Innovation. It is also aimed at nurturing existing business relationships and building new ties through networking and targeted bilateral meetings. Sessions and presentations are fostering a better understanding of the strategic role of global cities as engines of economic growth and new realities of long term public asset financing.

Targeted Audience

The Forum caters to senior decision makers, business leaders and world leading experts.