Stephen Lund
CEO
Toronto Global
Stephen Lund is a distinguished business leader with 30+ years of experience across banking, venture capital, finance, and economic development. As CEO of Toronto Global, he leads a dynamic team that’s helped 250+ companies – like Netflix, Unilever, DoorDash, and Reddit – expand to the Toronto area, adding 30,000+ jobs to the economy. During his tenure, Stephen has amplified the organization’s impact, focusing on client relationships, strategic data insights, and passionate advocacy for Toronto.
Schedule
5 mins
Meridian Hall - Main Stage
Love It or Hate It, Toronto is a Tech Powerhouse
To read the local papers or listen to comments from celebrity visitors, you’d be forgiven for thinking Toronto is a city in decline. The numbers say otherwise. Despite challenges with traffic congestion and housing affordability, the city is on a relentless rise as a tech powerhouse in North America. Join Stephen to learn about Toronto’s tremendous growth trajectory, how it’s established itself as a global AI hub, and how you can find your place within it…