Dive into the future of Canadian startups and learn how to thrive when everything around you is changing fast.

The speed of business is accelerating, and entrepreneurs are shifting from resilience to action. Join us to celebrate Canadian entrepreneurship and discover how entrepreneurs are responding to rising competition, embracing artificial intelligence and pursuing growth despite ongoing uncertainty. Get practical insights, fresh economic perspectives and real-world takeaways that can help you identify new opportunities to get your business to fast, faster.

About Arnaud Franco

Arnaud Franco was appointed Director of Economic Research at BDC in January 2024.

He leads a team of brilliant economists, tasked with providing real and actionable insights to Canadian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, he keeps senior leaders informed about critical developments in the economic landscape.

Mr. Franco has nearly 20 years of analytical experience and a decade of management and leadership training. He is also a seasoned public speaker, having presented at numerous global conferences