Hosted at the Rosewood Hotel in Vancouver by the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), Canada’s CEO Summit 2026 features private CEO dining experiences, CEO peer-group discussions, and essential industry briefings to keep Canada’s best scale-up CEOs at the top of their game.
CCI’s annual two-day retreat of 150 of Canada’s top scale-up CEOs focuses on leadership development, what it takes to build globally successful companies, and how homegrown firms can fuel Canada’s long-term economic prosperity.
Founded by CEOs in 2015, the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is a member-based organization reshaping how governments across Canada think about innovation policy, and supporting homegrown scale-ups to drive prosperity. CCI is proud to represent over 150 of Canada's fastest-growing companies, and bring together at our signature events the entrepreneurs and policy-makers shaping Canada’s impact on the global innovation economy.
Hosted by CCI’s co-founders Jim Balsillie and John Ruffolo, Canada's CEO Summit gathers Canada's top chief executives for three days of unrivalled networking, dealmaking, and advice sharing about building powerful companies and securing long-term economic prosperity for Canada. You’ll be in great company with our curated guest list of entrepreneurs, change makers, and innovators from across Canada’s vibrant tech sector.
Canada’s CEO Summit starts with an evening cocktail reception on October 7, followed by ten private dinners at Toronto's top restaurants. Thursday begins with a networking breakfast, then a full day of insightful discussions and audience Q&As. In the evening, the conversation continues with a investors and innovators group dinner.
Canada's CEO Summit brings together executives from the nation's fastest-growing companies. It serves as a platform for sharing stories and advice, fostering business partnerships, and contributing to public discussions on innovation policy in Canada. This intimate gathering encourages candid conversations about scaling global businesses from Canada and addresses the challenges innovators face in accessing talent, capital, and customers in the 21st-century economy.
Canada's CEO Summit is an exclusive, invite-only event that brings together the top leaders of the country’s fastest-growing, technology-driven companies, along with a select group of investors, advisors, and partners. It offers a unique opportunity to network, strategize, and build business partnerships that help Canadian companies scale-up globally.
On the first night of the CEO Summit, following a private cocktail reception, CEOs disperse to attend one of twelve private CEO dinners hosted throughout the city. Each restaurant has been selected for its culinary achievements and will set a high-bar for the conversation that will follow.
Gain valuable insights into the global political landscape, emerging economic trends, and the latest deal-making activity within Canada. These briefings will equip CEOs with the strategic foresight needed to navigate complex international markets and capitalize on new opportunities within Canada’s dynamic business environment.
Participate in focused, peer-led breakout sessions where CEOs can share experiences, solve challenges, and discuss strategies on topics critical to their businesses. These smaller, interactive groups foster collaboration and provide tailored insights into leadership, innovation, and scaling businesses.
Throughout the day, we’ll bring the group together for two main discussions and also break out into smaller sessions. Engage in candid, high-level discussions with fellow CEOs and experts on key issues shaping the future of business.
This exclusive event will bring together influential investors and innovators from across Canada to connect, honour our collective achievements, and look forward to the future of innovation and business in Canada.
In 2025, Canada's CEO Summit was hosted in Toronto to mark CCI's 10th anniversary. The summit gathered over 200 of Canada's top innovators and investors. The audience included the makers and shakers of Canada's innovation and business community, and a CEO-curated agenda focused on navigating high-growth businesses thro