In-person Conference
Security • October 16-18, 2024
Join Crisis24 at the Toronto Global Forum 2024
LOCATIOn
Agenda
Roundtable Session: Olympics in Paris: Citius, Altius, Fortius
DATE AND TIME
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Speakers
- Morgan Stevens, Senior Vice President, Global Security Operations and Strategy, Private Strategic Group
- Laurent Germain, CEO, Egis
- Michel Miraillet, Ambassador of France to Canada
- Thierry Bon, Director, Counter-UAS Business Segment, Thales
- Allan O’Dette, Executive Advisor, MNP Canada
- Emily Heitman, Country President, Schneider Electric
With over 4 billion television viewers worldwide, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have provided an unparalleled platform for companies to showcase their excellence and innovation on a global stage. How do sports and the experience economy represent an opportunity for businesses? What economic benefits can companies expect to gain from their involvement in the Olympic Games? How can businesses effectively capitalize on the reputational gains associated with Olympic partnerships or sponsorships?
Plenary Session: Rethinking Sourcing Amidst Global Disruptions
Date and time
Friday, October 18, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Speakers
- Dave Fox, Director, Americas, Crisis and Security Consulting
- Björn Bengtsson, Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer, UNTUCKit
- Vomic Nur Shah, Head of Origination, UK Export Finance
- Shelley Carroll, Councillor, City of Toronto
- Fabrizio Opertti, Manager of Integration and Trade Sector (INT), Inter-American Development Bank
As environmental and geopolitical disruptions persist globally and the trade landscape becomes increasingly complex, the imperative to reinforce supply chain security becomes a primary pillar to safeguard the global economy. What are the industries facing the greatest challenges in terms of supply chain autonomy, given their specific characteristics? How can emerging technologies such as AI and IoT contribute to enhancing supply chain autonomy? In what ways can friend-shoring practices reshape the global trade landscape?
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