This pre-conference working session is for community leaders, municipal staff and elected officials to explore issues related to economic development. Attendance is reserved. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.

Start today’s Rising Economy experience by zooming in for special appearances by: Cecelia Dick, Elder, Songhees First Nation Emilie de Rosenroll, Startup CEO, COAST, and CEO, South Island Prosperity Partnership...

COVID-19 has reminded us that we can be disrupted by events around us — or we can disrupt ourselves. In this compelling presentation, innovation thought leader and Silicon Valley native...

Economic development from an Indigenous worldview is being reclaimed within the modern economic space. This conversation will explore how prosperity is defined and how non-Indigenous people and organizations can support...

Join Matt Morrison, CEO of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), as he leads a panel exploring trends that will shape our Pacific NorthWest region on both sides of the...

We talk to Emilie de Rosenroll, Startup CEO of COAST. COAST is an exciting economic development initiative to create Canada’s next Pacific ocean and marine hub right here in the...

An alarming, growing gap exists between how we deliver housing in Canada and people’s ability to acquire it. But is it possible to design, build and deliver housing in a...

Learn more about Canada’s housing affordability challenges, share ideas and discuss solutions at this roundtable discussion moderated by Jennifer Keesmaat. Introduction: Kate Page, Manager, Cash Management, TD Bank Moderator: Jennifer...

Start today’s Rising Economy experience by zooming in for special appearances by: Cecelia Dick, Elder, Songhees First Nation Emilie de Rosenroll, Startup CEO, COAST, and CEO, South Island Prosperity Partnership...

What does rowing across the Atlantic have in common with building Pacific Canada’s hub for the sustainable blue economy? A lot, actually. Join National Geographic adventurer, scientist and bestselling author...

Work, as we know it, is rapidly changing, with all sectors experiencing major shifts and unprecedented labour shortages. Join Cynthia Leach, RBC’s Senior Director, Economic Thought Leadership in conversation with...

The pandemic has disrupted the workplace, with major impacts on job satisfaction and retention as employees cope with health concerns, lifestyle epiphanies and uncertainty about the future. This panel explores...

We talk to Mark Collins, President and CEO of BC Ferries, about ambitious plans to turn the publicly owned company into the biggest electrified ferry fleet in the world and...

Attendance is reserved for this satellite working session.

Start today’s Rising Economy experience by zooming in for special appearances by: Cecelia Dick, Elder, Songhees First Nation Emilie de Rosenroll, Startup CEO, COAST, and CEO, South Island Prosperity Partnership...

From e-com and automation to AI and quantum computing, we’ve entered an age of deep technological disruption that leaves no sector — even the primary industries — untouched. In this...

The science is clear — human-made CO2 emissions must drop by 45% by 2030 from 2010 levels and reach ‘net zero’ by 2050 to give the world a good chance...

Local communities are on the front line of addressing complex environmental and social challenges. This session will explore integrated and innovative models that bring capital to support and strengthen local...

Today, CHEK Spotlight Live on Facebook features Raghwa Gopal, President & CEO of Innovate BC about the state of B.C.'s tech sector and how Innovate BC is helping to reboot...

When companies and governments worldwide want to talk about new strategies for innovation, they call Dan Breznitz, global innovation expert and the bestselling author of Innovation in Real Places: Strategies...

This moderated roundtable will build on themes raised in the preceding keynote.

This Cocktail Reception for registered attendees will be held at the Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort. Sponsored by: Babcock Canada and COAST