As Canada and Italy strengthen their strategic industrial capabilities in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, this exclusive luncheon conference will bring together senior leaders from government, industry, and innovation ecosystems to explore new opportunities for collaboration in defence, space, and advanced manufacturing.
Through a high-level discussion featuring leading organizations from both countries, participants will examine the evolving priorities around industrial sovereignty, resilient supply chains, technological innovation, and transatlantic partnerships. The event will provide a unique platform to connect with decision-makers, exchange insights on key industry challenges, and foster strategic business relationships that will help shape the future of the Canada–Italy industrial alliance.
Program
| 10.00 – 10.30 | Registration, Coffee & Networking |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | Welcome Remarks • Carmine D’Argenio, President, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada • Alessandro Cattaneo, Ambassador, Embassy of Italy in Canada • Christopher Skeete, Incumbent Minister of International Relations and la Francophonie, MRIF |
| 10.45 – 11.40 | Industry Panel Moderator : Mélanie Lussier, President, Aéro Montréal Panel : • Joe Armstrong, President, 49North • David Bancroft, Vice President Strategy & Growth, CAE Defence & Security – International • Francesco Norante, President, Leonardo Canada & US Corporation • Marc-Olivier Sabourin, Vice President, Boeing Global Services |
| 11.40 – 12.10 | Panel on Financing, Legal & Regulatory Framework Moderator : Maxime Laverdière, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, BDC Panel : • David Dunford, Partner, Business Consulting, EY • Franziska Ruf, Partner, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP • Maximilian Mario Tabonis, Vice President, Financial Reporting, Control & Taxation, Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) |
| 12.10 – 12.15 | Concluding Remarks |
| 12.15 – 13.15 | Networking Lunch |
| 13.15 – Onwards | Networking and B2B Meetings |
