Location

National Arts Centre,
Ottawa

Date and Time

Thursday Dec. 5 – 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET

Friday Dec. 6 – 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Admission

Admission Early Bird - $175 
(limited spots - expires Sept. 8) 


Regular - $225 (Sept. 9)


 

Together, we can step up to keep up

The State of Canada’s Cities Summit is centered thematically around infrastructure investment for thriving communities and a prosperous future for all Canadians. We are facing a once-in-a-generation challenge to address global economic, social, climate, and technological needs. We must invest in our communities from coast to coast to coast, to build a common path for the future of our cities, communities, and the country.

 

Agenda Sneak Peak

World renowned speakers, leading figures, and promising best practice for Canada’s biggest urban challenges and opportunities, including: 

  • Getting at the heart of Canada’s competitive advantage to create more livable and resilient places and communities
  • Exploring innovation and investment for the future
  • Expert insights into how to source capital and expertise to repair, reinvest, and reimagine all forms of infrastructure needed to help our communities thrive and build support for our growing population
  • Showcasing action for place-based leadership to strengthen local economies and enable economic expansion and shared prosperity
  • Diving into global best practice to strengthen Canada’s ability to step up to keep up
Agenda & Speaker Highlights Coming Soon
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State of Canada’s Cities Summit: Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 2024

35
Skilled Speakers
9+
Keynotes and Panels
3
Field Trips
11+
Working Sessions
3+
Networking Moments

Explore the 2023 Summit

State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 panel, Janice Stein, Romy Bowers, Brian Bowman, Alexandra Flynn, Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, Kathleen Wynne
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 attendee crowd panel in background
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 event illustrator drawing summit themes live
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 attendee crowd
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 attendee crowd
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 attendee crowd
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 downtown Ottawa photo
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 attendee crowd
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 attendee crowd
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 panel, Jane Talbot, Maureen Adamson, Meric Gertler, Patrick Sullivan, Ana Bailão
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 panel in background crowd photo
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 panel, Prentiss Dantzler, Alkarim Devani, Patti Pon, Margaret Phof
State of Canada's Cities Summit 2023 panel, Prentiss Dantzler, Alkarim Devani, Patti Pon, Margaret Phof

Meet Our Sponsors

Presenting Partner

Research Partners

 

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The State of Canada’s Cities Summit is the preeminent urban event bringing together the most influential Canadians each year to address global, regional, and local challenges facing our cities. Join us at the Summit!
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