Please note, we are fully sold-out and you will be placed on a waitlist!

Our distinguished panel of Deputy Ministers will discuss how Ontario can take a more coordinated, “All-of-Government” approach to innovation and economic growth—bridging silos, aligning strategies, and creating the conditions for success across the life sciences and beyond.

Key themes include:

-Strengthening an All-of-Government approach to innovation and economic growth

-Enhancing policy coordination and inter-ministerial collaboration

-Understanding geopolitical and economic implications for Ontario’s competitiveness

-Addressing talent repatriation and workforce mobility

-Bridging silos within government and across industry sectors

Opening Remarks: Pierre-Alex Landry, Vice President, Access and Value, Pfizer Canada

Moderator: Robyn M. Saccon, VP, Public Affairs, BD Canada

Panelists:

-John Kelly, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

-J.P. Cadeau, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

-Jonathan Lebi, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

-Peter Kaftarian, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Long-Term Care

-Sean Twyford, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health

-David Wai, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Research Excellence and Security

Closing Remarks: Parimal Nathwani, President and CEO, Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Venue: EY Tower, 100 Adelaide Street West, 40th Floor, Toronto ON, M5H 0B3

Agenda:

8:30 AM – Registration/Breakfast/Networking

9:00 AM – Panel with the Deputy Minister’s

10:00 AM – Networking

Pricing:

Member - $10

Non-member - $30

Student - $5