Making the Hard Calls: Going All In on Canada’s Future
February 25, 2026 | Toronto
Canada faces a convergence of challenges. From AI to energy to national security, the choices we make now will shape our future prosperity. For companies, post-secondary institutions, and governments, the hardest part isn’t always deciding what to do. It’s deciding what not to do. BHER’s 2026 Executive Summit will focus squarely on those choices: the hard calls, bold bets, and deliberate trade-offs leaders must make to drive lasting change.
Building on the momentum of our 2025 Summits, the 2026 gathering will push further. It will challenge leaders to move beyond pilots and platitudes to commit to the transformative moves that can reshape systems. We’ll convene a curated group of cross-sector leaders and decision-makers ready to challenge assumptions, surface new thinking, and commit to action.
Executive Summit Themes:
Frontier Ambition: Space as a Catalyst for Moonshot Thinking
Energy Commitments: Nuclear and the Net‑Zero Build‑Out
Security & Resilience: Lessons from Abroad
Canada’s Armed Forces: Talent, Tech, and Modernization
AI to Productivity: From Pilots to P&Ls
Longevity Advantage: Lifelong Learning at Population Scale
CEO Perspectives: Making the Hard Calls
Summit Venue
The Globe and Mail Centre
351 King St E, 17th Floor, Toronto
Located in the King East Design District just minutes from the downtown core.
Summit Hotel
Fairmont Royal York, one of Toronto's most notable hotels.
- BHER’s guest rate: $359 (not including HST 13% and Municipal Accommodation Tax 8.5%).
- Booking deadline: All reservation requests must be made before January 23, 2026, to use the discounted rate.
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