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CME Manufacturing Outlook Roadshow | Windsor
February 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
When manufacturers come together, something powerful happens. It’s a space where diverse perspectives drive innovation, where challenges turn into opportunities, and where you realize you’re not navigating this landscape alone.
Be part of our annual Manufacturing Outlook Roadshow, with stops in six locations across Ontario – Windsor, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Brampton, Cobourg, and Kingston
This series delivers the insights and forecasting you need to plan ahead, seize opportunities, and fuel your company’s growth in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
Join us for an in-depth economic outlook led by CME’s Chief Economist, Alan Arcand. Get answers to your most pressing questions, uncover new opportunities, and walk away with strategies to keep your business moving forward.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, strategize, and stay ahead.
Why attend?
Strategic Intelligence Access comprehensive economic forecasting and sector-specific insights you won’t find anywhere else, intelligence that translates directly into informed business decisions. An expert panel will explore how AI, automation, and evolving supply chains are reshaping Ontario manufacturing, covering critical topics like tariffs, duties, and emerging competitive pressures.
Peer Connections Network with manufacturing leaders facing similar challenges. Build relationships that extend beyond the event and create collaborative opportunities.
Actionable Solutions Leave with concrete strategies and tools you can implement immediately to drive efficiency, growth, and resilience in your operations.
Stay Ahead of the Curve In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, this roadshow gives you the competitive edge. Understand market shifts before they happen and position your business to thrive.
Expert Access Direct engagement with CME’s Chief Economist means your specific questions get answered by someone who understands the manufacturing sector inside and out.
Manufacturing Economic Outlook
Gain essential insights into the economic forces shaping Ontario’s manufacturing sector. Alan Arcand, Chief Economist at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), will deliver a clear and data-driven outlook on market trends, labour dynamics, investment conditions, and the policy landscape. This session equips manufacturers with the intelligence needed to navigate uncertainty, identify opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions for the year ahead.
Alan Arcand, Chief Economist, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
As part of the National Policy team, Alan leads CME’s major national research initiatives, which include producing economic forecasts, developing policy reports, and designing and managing surveys. He also supports the association’s government relations and public engagement efforts, regularly presenting to manufacturers, policymakers, and other key audiences.
The Future of Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges
A panel of experts will explore how AI, automation, and evolving global and domestic supply chains are reshaping the sector. We’ll discuss the impacts of tariffs and duties, emerging competitive pressures, and the strategic opportunities available to Ontario manufacturers. This session offers practical insights for leaders looking to strengthen resilience, enhance productivity, and position their operations for long-term growth.
