The Future of Logistics: Caledon in a Global Economy
Join the Town of Caledon, DMZ and J-StarX, a program by JETRO, for a morning of industry insights, international innovation and high-value networking focused on the future of logistics, supply chains and investment.
As Caledon prepares for significant employment growth, this executive forum will bring together industry leaders, regional partners, and international innovators to explore how strategic planning, emerging technologies and public-private partnerships can strengthen supply chains, drive innovation and attract foreign direct investment.
Be part of the conversation on how innovation, strategic investment and industry collaboration can address goods movement challenges, improve supply chain efficiency and position Caledon as a competitive destination for global investment.
Event Agenda
8:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgement
8:45 a.m. | Keynote Address
Leslie Woo, Principal & Founder, She Builds Cities
As Caledon prepares for significant employment growth, logistics and goods movement will play a key role in shaping its economic future. This keynote will explore how strategic land use planning, emerging technologies and innovative transportation solutions can strengthen supply chains, support evolving industry needs and position Caledon and the Greater Toronto Area as competitive destinations for foreign direct investment.
9:15 a.m. | Industry Leadership Panel
From Global Supply Chains to Local Last-Mile: Building Resilient Goods Movement Ecosystems
Hear from industry leaders as they explore emerging logistics technologies, supply chain resilience and opportunities for collaboration between industry, innovators and government.
Panelists:
Dr. Holly Gardner – Co-Chair, Altitude Accelerator & VP of Operations and Partnerships, NuPort Robotics
David Carnegie – General Manager, DHL Supply Chain
Deniz Bilge – Manager, Centre for Housing Innovation, DMZ
Moderated by the Town of Caledon's Business Attraction and Investment Division.
10:00 a.m. | J-StarX DMZ Japan Innovation Showcase
Discover emerging technologies from Japanese startups bringing innovative solutions to Canada's logistics and supply chain sector. This showcase will highlight opportunities for cross-border collaboration, pilot projects and strategic partnerships with Canadian industry.
Featured Startups
Optimind
Optimind's Loogia platform uses AI-powered route optimization to streamline complex logistics operations, reduce costs, ease driver workloads and improve supply chain efficiency.
Refined Robotics
Refined Robotics develops autonomous robotic solutions for complex logistics environments, combining adaptable software and customized hardware for warehousing, last-mile delivery and inspection.
10:35 a.m. | Networking