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Get ready for Rising Economy 2022!

Now in its third year, this high-impact three-day conference is designed to cut through the confusion and discord of the past few years to define a clearer path to our economic future.

Together, let’s create the clarity  we need for the future we choose.

Explore world-changing ideas. Gain clarity. Create impact.

Rising Economy 2022 features leading thinkers and change-makers sharing bold insights about the key issues of our time: economic evolution, energy transition, a climate-resilient economy, housing solutions, healthcare and more.

This immersive conference is for those who are part of leading change and collaborating for future impact, from entrepreneurs and innovators to business, government and nonprofit leaders. RISE to the challenge of creating a Resilient, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable economy and world.

Rising Economy by the numbers

70
leading speakers
900
attendees
50
partners

Your #REW2022 experience

Inspiring and provocative keynotes by local and global thought leaders. 

High-energy panels on critical topics, from economic shifts to the climate emergency.  

Purpose-driven networking with people who are passionate about our future.

A collaborative atmosphere designed for idea exchange.

Insights and takeaways to help you and your organization navigate complexity. 

Expertly curated in-person and virtual programming.

Your #REW2022 experience

Inspiring and provocative keynotes by local and global thought leaders. 

High-energy panels on critical topics, from economic shifts to the climate emergency.  

Purpose-driven networking with people who are passionate about our future.

A collaborative atmosphere designed for idea exchange.

Insights and takeaways to help you and your organization navigate complexity. 

Expertly curated in-person and virtual programming.

Meet our 2022 keynote speakers

Shachi Kurl

President, Angus Reid Institute

That’s Your Opinion: Fact & Fiction in the Age of Doubt

Dr. Jennifer Gardy

Deputy Director of Surveillance, Data & Epidemiology, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Open Source Outbreak: Public Health Innovation in the 21st Century

David Miller

Managing Director, C40 Centre for City Climate Policy & Economy

How Cities Become Climate Leaders

Mary W. Rowe

President & CEO, Canadian Urban Institute

Beyond Discord: Shaping the Future of Our Cities

Thomas Homer-Dixon

Founder and Executive Director, Cascade Institute

Commanding Hope in Complex Times

Trinh Theresa Do

Senior Manager, Strategy (Economics & Thought Leadership), RBC

Feeding a Growing World While Meeting Our Net Zero Targets

Handol Kim

Co-Founder & CEO, Variational AI

Deep Fakes to Real Potential: How the New Wave of Artificial Intelligence Will Disrupt Everything

Your conference at a glance

Day 1

Local Leadership Day

Designed for community leaders, municipal staff and elected officials, Day 1 focuses on leading local change. Explore issues and ideas on economic development, urban growth, Indigenous reconciliation, climate impact and more. Attendance is reserved.

Day 2

In-Person

Day 2 features dynamic keynotes and panels on today’s top issues, from the battle for urban space  to the crisis of public confidence. Finish the day at reception and dinner with keynote Shachi Kurl of Angus Reid Institute, who will break hot topics with characteristic frankness.

Day 3

Virtual

From mission-based innovation to healthcare’s impact on economic development, this all-virtual day is jam-packed with buzzworthy keynotes, firesides and panels.

“To hold an event this impactful, inclusive and deftly run was a feat of teamwork and inspiration that we watched in awe.”

— Tom Gierasimczuk, Capital Daily

Registration is Open

Be sure to register today for Rising Economy 2022 to receive your 15% Early Bird discount with exclusive access to in-person and online keynotes, firesides, panels and more. This future-defining event could be the most important conference you attend this year.

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