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SUMMARY:2026 Bay Area Economic Summit
LOCATION:Pearle Hotel & Spa\, 3 Elizabeth St\, Burlington\, ON L7R 0G3\, Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada\, L7R 0G3
DESCRIPTION:
	THE NEXT ECONOMY: AI AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF INNOVATION Situa
	ted in the heart of Canada's Innovation Corridor\, Hamilton and Burlington
	 presents an enticing prospect for business aiming for local\, regional\, 
	and global success.  Together\, we have a unique chance to tap into the i
	nnovation\, talent\, and resources of one of the world's most dynamic eco
	nomic regions. The Bay Area Economic Summit is the annual must-attend even
	t for decision-makers in Hamilton and Burlington\, bringing together busin
	ess leaders\, policymakers\, and experts to address key economic challenge
	s and opportunities. As one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions
	\, the Bay Area offers businesses a tantalizing blend of innovation\, tale
	nt\, and resources\, positioning it as an ideal place to thrive locally\, 
	regionally\, and globally. The 2026 summit will continue to push regional 
	progress through expert discussions\, actionable strategies\, and valuable
	 networking opportunities. Together\, we will create a more sustainable\, 
	competitive economy that benefits businesses and communities alike. Keynot
	e Address - Hon. Stephen Crawford Minister of Public and Business Servic
	e Delivery and Procurement As Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business 
	Service Delivery and Procurement\, overseeing the delivery of vital progra
	ms and services through ServiceOntario\, the implementation of consumer pr
	otection laws in the province\, and the development of public policy aroun
	d cyber security as well as groundbreaking technologies like AI. He also m
	anages public sector procurement and supply chain operations\, ensuring mi
	nistries\, hospitals\, school boards\, provincial agencies and more\, have
	 access to high-quality\, timely\, reliable products that are also cost-ef
	fective. Prior to his latest appointment he served as Ontario’s Associat
	e Minster of Mines and as Parliamentary Assistant to the Ministers of Fina
	nce\, Energy\, and Infrastructure. Stay tuned for more speakers and panel 
	discussion details!
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