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Toronto is North America’s fourth largest city and has one of the strongest economies in Canada, but is it staying on top of its competitive game with other cities on the global stage? Leaders from the corporate and non-profit sectors that drive this city’s economy will debate the challenges and opportunities at the Toronto Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Tuesday, May 7.

The half-day conference, free to the public, will feature two panel discussions: one focusing on fostering an entrepreneurial culture involving business schools educating a new generation of innovators; and a second session on securing Toronto’s future in the global economy.

Featured panelists include:

·  Opening remarks from Ryerson University President Sheldon Levy and Dean Ken Jones, Ted Rogers School of Management

·  The Hon. David Crombie, former mayor of Toronto and chancellor emeritus, Ryerson University

·  Alan Broadbent, chairman, Maytree Foundation

·  Valerie Fox, executive director, Ryerson University Digital Media Zone

·  Mike Williams, general manager, Economic Development & Culture Division, City of Toronto

·  Carol Wilding, president and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade

·  Janet Ecker, president and CEO, Toronto Financial Services Alliance

For full conference details, please visit: http://ryerson.ca/torontoforum

The panelists will be available for media interviews during and after the conference.

The inaugural forum has been organized and funded by the Ted Rogers School of Management.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Suelan Toye
Public Affairs | Ryerson University
Office: 416-979-5000 x 7161 | stoye@ryerson.ca
@RyersonU