NECBC 2025 U.S.-Canada Economic Forum
April 16 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Forum Registration & Networking Opportunity
11:00 a.m. | Forum Welcome
John Gulliver, President, NECBC
Marshall Sugarman, Forum Co-Chair and Market President, Massachusetts, TD Bank
11:10 a.m. | Consul General Brief Remarks
Hon. Bernadette Jordan, Consul General of Canada in Boston
11:15 a.m. | Introduction of Economic and Business Outlook Fireside Chat
Sheryl McQuade, New England Regional President, TD Bank
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Fireside Chat
A moderated chat with Beata Caranci Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President at TD Bank. The discussion will include the economic outlook for Canada and New England, upcoming challenges faced by both regions and the impact of political flux.
Beata Caranci, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, TD Bank Group
Moderator: Rose Staram, Owner and Founder, RoseMark Production
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch & Networking Opportunity
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | Panel Session1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) – The New Frontier; a primer on its use in industry and research and legal issues.
AI has impacted virtually all segments of the economy. This panel will provide an overview of what a business needs to do to prepare for the AI revolution. The topics will include the growing use, benefits and pitfalls of using AI in your business. Panelists will also discuss pending regulations in both countries attempting to mitigate ethical, legal and privacy concerns that this new technology presents.
Moderator: Portia Keady, Partner, Corporate and Transactions Department, Nutter
Panelists
Trupti Sanikop, Director, Slalom
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1:45 – 2:15 p.m. | Afternoon Refreshments and Networking Opportunity
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Case Study (TBD)
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Panel Session 2: Investment Strategy to Grow Your Business
This panel will provide insight into how best to grow your business, sources of capital in both Canada and the U.S, obstacles to avoid in seeking financing and cross-border expansion. The panel will also explore the current business environment in both countries for business expansion.
Moderator: D.J. Lynde, Partner, Financial Services, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Panelists
Sarah Young, Founding & Managing Partner, Sandpiper Ventures
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3:30 p.m. | Forum Wrap Up and Closing
Peter Howe, Senior Vice President, Denterlein
Individual Registration Fees ($ U.S.)
Members – $49
Non-Members – $99
Government / Academia – $49
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