SUMMIT PROGRAM – BFUTR 2025 Innovation Leadership Big Ideas

Future-Proofing Your Tech Career: Insights from Founders & Ecosystem Builders

In a world where technology evolves faster than ever, how can you build a career  that stands the test of time? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring visionary tech founders and ecosystem developers who are shaping the future of work, innovation, and talent. Whether you’re a student exploring your path or a professional looking to stay ahead, this session will offer actionable insights on the skills, mindsets, and opportunities that will define the next generation of tech careers.

What to Expect:

  • Emerging tech trends and the skills they demand
  • Real-world advice from startup leaders and innovation ecosystem builders
  • Strategies for adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning
  • Inclusive pathways into tech for diverse talent

 

Ideal for: Students, early-career professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about building a future-ready career in tech.

Brought to you by IDEA Mississauga powered by invest Mississauga, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) and Visit Mississauga

Breaking Barriers: Innovators Shaping the Future of Fintech & Financial Equity

Join CIBC’s leading tech innovators and industry disruptors as they reveal how fintech is breaking down systemic barriers and driving financial inclusion, wealth creation, and leadership opportunities for all communities. Through candid stories and actionable strategies, our panelists will share their journeys on how the enterprise aims to tackle challenges in building an equitable financial future. Whether you’re a student, executive, or entrepreneur, you’ll leave inspired and empowered to become a catalyst for change in the evolving world of fintech.