The forum provides financial and business managers from all sectors, potential business partners, consulting and legal professionals, technology innovators, government officials, and the academic community unparalleled networking opportunities and access to senior executives involved in the United States and Canada trade and investment ecosystem. The 2026 program focuses on:
From Experimentation to Execution: Unlocking Cross-Border AI Opportunity Through Talent and Research
The New Era of U.S.-Canada Business Relations: Obstacles or Opportunities
Economic Outlook for U.S., Canada, and New England, including Key Market Drivers and Current Challenges
Fireside Chat with Derek Burleton, Deputy Chief Economist TD Bank Group and Shirley Leung, Business Columnist and Associate Editor the Boston Globe. Panel Discussion: Emily Capodilupo WHOOP, Hassein Rahnama MIT & Flybits, and Luisa Herrmann AINovva
Forum Agenda 10:00 a.m. – Forum Registration & Networking Opportunity
10:30 a.m. – Forum Welcome
10:35 a.m. – Consul General Remarks
10:50 a.m. – Panel #1: From Experimentation to Execution: Unlocking Cross-Border AI Opportunity Through Talent and Research
11:50 a.m. – Lunch & Structured Networking
12:50 p.m. – Panel #2: The New Era of U.S.-Canada Business Relations: Obstacles or Opportunities
1:50 p.m. – Fireside Chat
2:50 p.m. – Forum Wrap Up, Afternoon Refreshments and Networking Opportunity