The Forum franco-ontarien des affaires (Franco-Ontarian Business Forum) is back in force for its second edition in 2024.
Following the success of the previous edition in Ottawa in 2023, the Forum returns this year to the metropolis of Toronto.
This major event offers a unique opportunity to bring together the key players in Francophone economic development and entrepreneurship in Ontario and beyond. The flagship event of the Franco-Ontarian business community will be held in April on the 17th floor of the Globe and Mail Centre, welcoming between 150 and 200 participants.
New
This year, conferences will adopt a short 20-minute format, in the style of “TEDTalks”. What’s more, each 20-minute presentation will be followed by a 10-minute networking period where participants can continue to discuss the topic presented
Brief schedule for the day
8 am – 8:45 am
Welcome and breakfast
8:45 am – 9 am
Opening remarks
9 am – 11:50 am
First series of onstage speeches
12 pm – 13 pm
Working lunch
1:10 pm – 4:30 pm
Second series of onstage speeches
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
FGA Annual General Meeting (annex room)
4:30 pm – 5 p.m
3rd Edition of the Ontario-Québec Francophonie Trade Award Ceremony
5 p.m. – 7 p.m
Networking cocktail party
Note: This program is subject to change.
Important information
Date: April 25, 2024, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Globe and Mail Centre, 351 King Street East, 17th floor, Toronto, ON M5A 0N1
Ticketing
Entrance fee per person, including access to all presentations, breakfast, tea, coffee, soft drinks during the day, lunch and cocktail (drinks and passed hors d’œuvres):
- FGA members: $190 + HST
- Non-members: $250 + HST
- Cocktail only: $85 + HST
Spotlight on our Speakers
Forum moderator and master of ceremonies: Mathilde Hountchégnon
Host and producer Mathilde Hountchégnon has been working in the media and communications sector for over 15 years. She is also the founder of the 36 Mille agency. Originally from France, Mathilde holds a master’s degree in political science from La Sorbonne (Paris), and in the course of her career has worked as a press attaché, journalist and project manager. She has worked with numerous organizations and TV and radio stations in France and Canada, including La Chaîne Parlementaire, TFO, TV Rogers and Bell Fibe TV1.
Guest country: Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
Speakers :
- Ibrahima Barry
Senior Manager, Credit Risk, TD Bank Group - Pat Dubreuil
President, Let’s Roll Ideation Consulting (LRIC) - Joël Fournier
President and CEO, GreenFirst Forest Products - Natasha Gagnon
President and CEO, Ontario Aerospace Council - Karima-Catherine Goundiam
Founder and CEO, B2BeeMatch.com & Red Dot Digital - Zahra Kamil Ali
Representative for the Americas, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie - Bertrand Milot
President & Co-founder, Bradley & Rollins - Florence Ngenzebuhoro
President & CEO, Centre francophone du Grand Toronto - Marla Tremblay
Director, MineConnect.com - Carole Veersteg
Deputy General Manager, Côte d’Ivoire Investment Promotion Centre
