3rd edition of the Franco-Ontarian Business Forum – Sudbury, May 15, 2025
After successful events in Ottawa in 2023 and Toronto in 2024, the Franco-Ontarian Business Forum is back in full force for its third edition in Sudbury on Thursday, May 15, 2025. This major event offers a unique opportunity to bring together key players in economic development and francophone entrepreneurship in Ontario and beyond. It will take place at Science North’s Vale Cavern, with an expected attendance of 200 to 250 participants.
Themes
The main topics will cover the following areas:
- Health
- Mining Engineering
- Transportation
- Energy Transition
- Artificial Intelligence
Format innovant
The conferences will once again adopt a short, TEDTalk-style format of 20 minutes. Speakers, either alone on stage or with a moderator for questions, will have maximum visibility to amplify their message. Additionally, each 20-minute presentation will be followed by a 10 to 15-minute networking session where participants can further discuss the topic presented.
Brief Schedule of the Day
8 a.m. – 8.45 a.m.
Welcome and breakfast
8:45 am – 9 am
Opening remarks
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
First series of on-stage presentations
12 h – 13 h
Working lunch
1 pm – 4 pm
Second series of on-stage presentations
3 pm – 4 pm
Concurrently: FGA Annual General Meeting (Ramsey Room)
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Plenary session/AFEC activity
5 pm – 7 pm
Networking cocktail
Note: The program is subject to change.
Important information
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 5S9
Tickets
Entry fee per person, including access to all presentations, breakfast, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day, lunch, and cocktail (drinks and canapés):
- FGA members: $140 + HST
- Non-members: $190 + HST
- Cocktail only: $50 + HST
Spotlights
Guest country: Belgium
