Hamilton Next: Taking Flight with Porter Airlines

Introducing Hamilton Next

Hamilton Next is a bold new platform from the Chamber of Commerce that celebrates what’s ahead for our city. It’s about big ideas, transformative projects, and the people who are reshaping Hamilton’s future. By shining a spotlight on innovation, investment, and opportunity, Hamilton Next positions Hamilton as a city of possibility – a place where ambition meets momentum. Hamilton Next is a signature showcase of Hamilton’s future economy – a storytelling platform that brings together business, government, and community leaders to explore what’s driving our city forward.

Through dynamic presentations, conversations with changemakers, and immersive storytelling, Hamilton Next will:

• Unveil the projects and investments defining Hamilton’s next decade.
• Celebrate the leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators behind the city’s success stories.
• Inspire confidence and pride in Hamilton as a place to live, work, and invest.
• Connect people across industries to turn opportunities into action.
• Hamilton Next isn’t just about what’s happening now – it’s about what’s possible next.

Event Overview: Taking Flight with Porter Airlines

Hamilton is set to soar. On October 24, Michael Deluce, CEO of Porter Airlines, and Stewart Steeves, COO of Vantage Group, will highlight the transformative investment at Hamilton International Airport that will launch Hamilton’s growth as a regional transportation and economic hub.

Attendees will hear directly from two key industry leaders on the future of air service in Hamilton and the opportunities it creates for businesses, travellers, and the broader community.

The program will highlight:

• Porter Airlines’ growing role in Hamilton’s aviation and travel market.
• The Airport’s expanding capacity as a driver of economic development, trade, and tourism.
• Partnerships and vision for connecting Hamilton to new markets and enhancing regional competitiveness.
• This underscores Hamilton’s momentum as a city on the rise and reinforces the airport’s importance as a cornerstone of local and regional prosperity.

DATE: Friday, October 24
LOCATION: Hamilton Stadium
TIME: 8-10 a.m.
DETAILS: Breakfast | Keynote Address & Fireside Chat | Networking