The Surrey Board of Trade, in partnership with MNP, will be hosting Canada’s first Economic Recovery Summit on June 25 and June 26.
The Surrey Economic Recovery Summit will focus on Surrey’s diverse industry base – Creative Arts & Culture, Transportation & Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Education, Technology, Health, Service – to ensure that we are focused on business continuity, innovation and digital transformation for all businesses as Surrey becomes the largest city in BC,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.
The event will:
Collaborate with BC’s top thought leaders and innovators
Gain insight into current economic risks
Capitalize on emerging opportunities
Leverage digital technology
Create workplaces of the future
“We must focus on proactive economic recovery to support business. Yes, we face challenges with the pandemic. This event is not just a one-time event. It is the launch of economic recovery in Surrey in partnership with the BC Government,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.
Thursday, June 25 – 9:00am – 11:30am
Introductory Remarks: Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade
Moderator: Haroon Rashid, Executive in Residence, Beedie
Keynote Speaker: Sue Paish, CEO, Digital Technology Supercluster
Strategy Framework/Survey Findings: Susan Mowbray, James Richardson, MNP
Panel Introductions: Economic Impact to Key Sectors
Close: Anita Huberman
Industry Breakout Sessions (sector facilitators noted below): Creating collaborative Innovation
Service – Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association
Infrastructure (includes transportation, real estate) – Carla Guerrera, Founder and CEO of Purpose Driven Planning and Development
Health – Dr. Ryan D’Arcy, President and Chief Scientific Officer of HealthTech Connex
Creative Economy (arts & culture) – Prem Gill, CEO, Creative BC
Technology – Jill Tipping, President and CEO of the BC Tech Association
Manufacturing –Eamonn Percy, Found and CEO of the Percy Group
Education – Kirk Hill, Assistant Dean, External Relations for SFU’s Beedie School of Business
Friday, June 26 – 9:00am – 11:00am
Introductory Remarks: Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade
Keynote Speaker: Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan
Moderator: Haroon Rashid, Executive in Residence, Beedie
Industry Breakout Findings: Susan Mowbray, James Richardson, MNP
Future Opportunities: Minister Michelle Mungall, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
Building an Inclusive Future of Work: Zabeen Hirji, Strategic Advisor, Business and Public Sector
Key Actions: Haroon Rashid
Next Steps & Closing Remarks: Anita Huberman
REGISTER: https://business.businessinsurrey.com/events/details/june-26-2020-surrey-economic-recovery-summit-11113
SUMMIT PROGRAM: https://businessinsurrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Summit_Program.pdf
