Ontario’s manufacturing and industrial sectors are undergoing a seismic shift driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced robotics, cybersecurity, and other critical technologies. The Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) initiative, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), is designed to ensure Ontario companies aren’t just adapting to this transformation, they’re leading it.
In this session, Claudia Krywiak, President and CEO of OCI, will share how CIT is connecting Ontario’s innovators, manufacturers, and researchers to accelerate commercialization, strengthen supply chains, and create good-paying jobs. Using real-world examples from AI-powered cybersecurity for smart buildings to advanced manufacturing breakthroughs in aerospace and mobility, Claudia will illustrate how early-stage support and strategic partnerships are turning Ontario-developed technologies into global competitive advantages.
Takeaways:
1. Identify the critical technologies that will define Ontario’s industrial competitiveness over the next decade.
2. Learn from case studies of Ontario companies successfully adopting and commercializing these technologies.
3. Discover partnership and funding pathways through CIT that can accelerate adoption and market readiness.
4. Understand how Ontario’s collaborative ecosystem, government, academia, and industry creates a competitive edge.
