What happens when close to 200 participants come together for the 2nd Annual CNAM Fall Virtual Summit to talk about the hot topics, emerging trends and priorities to shape asset management in Canada?
On October 9th and 10th, 2024, participants in the Summit were introduced to key challenges and opportunities in asset management in Canada including two dynamic panels: Voices Coast to Coast panel (Day 1) and Navigating the Climate Crisis panel (Day 2); and keynotes from Ross McFarland, Councillor Diane Freeman, Patrick Kelly, Nick Larson, Chris Yang and Arnold Yuan.
The following hot topics were identified:
- Data quality and management
- Risk management and decision-making
- Natural assets and green infrastructure
- Financial planning and tools
- Standards and best practices
- Climate change and resilience
What made this event unique? Organizations booked a boardroom and invited their asset management team together in person to experience the Fall Virtual Summit joined by individuals who logged in from their remote locations. This created engagement at the local level (in the boardroom) and between organizations nationwide.
- On Day 1, the breakout workshop around DEI created a safe space to discuss an emerging trend.
- On Day 2, breakout conversations will be used to generate hot topics, as well as regional breakouts for conversations aligned with regional interests.
- Two panels provide the opportunity for Q&A and further discussions.
Using Mentimeter as a survey tool, organizations on Day 1 were invited to weigh in on topics of priority for their organization. On Day 2, everyone was invited to vote on the content that will be presented in the Outcome Document, including the identification of priorities for the near term and longer term.
Stay tuned for the Outcome Statement report to come.