Cascadia’s Next Economy: The Future of Sustainable Mega-Regions

As population growth, trade patterns and economic and cultural links strengthen between cities in the Pacific Northwest, there is a growing recognition of the importance of the Cascadia mega-region on the world stage. Our panel explores the rise of mega-regions and the challenges and opportunities for people living on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.

Moderator: Erik Schatzker (Editor-at-Large, Bloomberg TV)

Panelists:

• Emilie de Rosenroll, CEO, South Island Prosperity Partnership
• Dr. Gerri Sinclair, Innovation Commissioner, Government of B.C.
• Governor Christine Gregoire, CEO, Challenge Seattle,
• Greg D’Avignon, President & CEO, Business Council of British Columbia