Waterloo Technology Foresight Event

February 6, 2025

On November 26, 2024, the Centre for International Governance Innovation hosted the Waterloo Technology Foresight Event, a closed-door session that brought together local executives and thinkers from Waterloo Region’s dynamic technology sector. The event served as an important platform for dialogue, offering insights into how global trends intersect with local business realities and exploring the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies present. At the heart of the discussions was Canada’s role in an increasingly complex and competitive global landscape, with participants considering the forces shaping the future of innovation and economic growth. This summary highlights some key points from the conversations.

About the Author

Kailee Hilt is a program manager and research associate at CIGI. She focuses on public policy issues tied to emerging technology, privacy and cybersecurity.