The leaders who are shaping the future

More than 60 experts and professionals for two days of knowledge and inspiration

The success of the 1st Francophone Finance & Investment Summit rests on the exceptional quality of its speakers. More than 60 top-caliber professionals from major financial institutions, innovative companies, and academia will gather on October 28 and 29 to share their knowledge, strategies, and visions.

Browse the profiles below to discover who will be leading the conferences and workshops, and get ready to interact with them.

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The diversity of our experts

A panorama of expertise for a Summit support

Our speakers represent a comprehensive range of key topics in today's finance. You will find experts in:

  • Financial literacy and personal investment

  • Sustainable Finance and ESG

  • Technological Innovation and FinTech

  • SME growth and venture capital

  • Economic trends and international markets

This diversity ensures that each participant will find the inspiration and tools necessary for their development.

Nelly De Breze

Real Estate Broker & Investor

The Lys Realty Group

Laurence Dutil-Ricard

Lawyer and Founder

Junction Law Professional Corporation

Sébastien Fournier

Mortgage Broker

BRX Mortgage

Justin Morrow

Founder / CEO

Canadian Youth for French

Cécile Bertin

Executive Director

The HEC Montréal sphere

Maxime Tourangeau

Partner and Regional Team Leader, Growth Investment Partners

BDC Capital

Wafa Oubella

Coach and career advisor – former investment banker

UOF

Sandra Gauthier

Professor and coordinator of programs in Business Administration

Collège la Cité

Simon Bélanger

Co-host

Canadian Investor Podcast

Khadija Azizi

Strategist, Financial Services in Wealth Management

Desjardins Wealth Management

Yerro Gassama

Athletic Programs and Customer Service Manager

York University

Felix-André Bakehe

Financial Services Professional

Immigrants Financial Fitness

Clément Dobosz

Associate Investment Advisor

Mawer

Alexia Kitoko

Founder, Speaker and Financial Education Consultant

123 Finance

Adelin Brunal

Senior Manager of Entrepreneurial Communities

Futurpreneur Canada

Elvine Assouline

Co-founder

Credibled

Lamia Mekouar

Vice President, Banking Services

IG Wealth Management

Xavier Labrecque

Account Manager

FNZ

Billy Boucher

Chief Executive Officer

Gardens

Yara Elias

Associate

EY

Frederico Panetta

Entrepreneur

Website

Hind Ayouni

Financial & Capital Expert

HA Capital Consulting

Catherine Fagnan

Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Spectrum Health Care

François Cartier

Administrator

Clean Energy Transition Inc.

Axelle Cazalets

FP&A Systems Program Manager

Procore

Vincent Desrochers

Senior Account Manager

helloDarwin

Catherine Thibault

Country Manager Canada

Yapla

Ghita Lazaare

Change management and communication manager

Deloitte

Sharon Castelino

Toronto Investment Board Member

Toronto Investment Board

Marc Lijour

President

Northstar Foundation

Marine Vialar-Lochon

Investor Services 

Invest Ontario

Elke Rubach

President

Rubach Wealth

Emmanuel A. Hergott

Wealth advisor and financial planner

RBC Wealth Management

Jeans Philippe Giguère

Institutional portfolio manager

Mawer Investment Management Ltd.

Emilie Ferrieu

Investment Manager

Credit Mutuel Equity

Felix Corriveau

Executive Director

ImpactOn

Arnaud Soupa

Independent CFO Consultant

A. Soupa Consulting Inc.

Murray Simser

Founder and CEO

CITIZN

Robert Asselin

Chief Executive Officer

U15 Canada

Imran Ahmad

Partner and Head of Technology

Norton Rose Fulbright

Tania Tanic

CEO & Founder

BrainStorm Cyber ​​Risk

Fayza Abdallaoui

Founder

Prosperities Inc.

Joelle Mulombo

Director, One Client

BMO Wealth Management

Joe Tamko

Founder

NGU

Daniel Ilas

Associate Lawyer

Momentum Law

Lara Zink

Vice President Client Service & Development

DELANEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD

Hosni Zaouali

CEO and Lecturer at Stanford University

And that´s it

Philippe de Montigny

journalist and head of the economic bureau

Radio-Canada in Toronto

Jean-David Rezaioff

Co-founder

Agoralliance

Simon Gaudreault

Chief Economist and Vice President, Research

FCEI

Marjorie April

Presenter, director, and economic journalist

Radio-Canada

KC Goundiam

Founder & CEO

B2BeeMatch

Peggy Van de Plassche

Managing Partner

PVDP Advisory Services

Clément Panzavolta

Senior Director, Performance Division

ImpactOn

Carl-Edwin Michel

Master of ceremonies. Expert in technology, video games and digital innovation.

Canadian Gaming Award

Anthony Taylor

Chairman and CEO

SME Strategy Consulting

Jasmin Ganie-Hobbs

Senior Development Banker

BDC

Kang Lee

Partner / Associate

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Paule Véronique Fouda

Vice-President of the AEUOF and Ambassador for Digital Communications

French University of Ontario

Iba FALL

Country Director

Invest in Africa

Eunice Mud

CEO

U-Event

Douglas Heintzman

Chief Catalyst

BRI

Karim Sigere

Founder of a publishing house

Dad Tells a Story

GERALDINE JIPPE

Co-founder & COO

AssetsWaves

Juliette Fiszka

Founder and host

Good in Motion

Abderrahmane El Amjad

Senior Manager

EY

Antoine Sarhan

OTC Sales Manager

Ndax

Marie-Lou St-Onge

Editor in Chief

TFO-ONFR

Christine Dikonguè

Founder

Akwā Agency

Summit Ticket Office: Choose your ticket!

A complete and exclusive experience, with substantial savings.

Prepare for the Francophone Finance & Investment Summit by choosing the ticket that best suits your needs. Each option offers exceptional added value and allows you to fully enjoy two days dedicated to financial innovation and networking.

1-day ticket

Price: $ 150

What's included:

  • Individual annual membership to the Club (value: $90).

  • Full access to one day of the Summit.

  • 1 lunch, coffee breaks and dessert.

  • An exclusive networking cocktail.

  • A 30-minute individual consultation with a financial literacy expert.

  • Discussions with the speakers.

2-day ticket

Price: $ 240

What's included:

  • Individual annual membership to the Club (value: $90).

  • Full access to both days of the Summit.

  • 2 lunches, coffee breaks and dessert.

  • Two exclusive networking cocktails (October 28 and 29).

  • A 30-minute individual consultation with an expert.

  • Meetings with speakers and employers.

Youth ticket

Price: 80 $ (1 day) ou $ 124 (2 days)

What's included:

  • Annual youth membership to the Club (value: $25).

  • Full access to one or both days of the Summit.

  • Lunches, coffee breaks and dessert.

  • Exclusive networking cocktails.

  • A 30-minute individual consultation with an expert.

  • Meetings with speakers and employers.

Special rates

For members of the club

Members of the Canadian Club of Toronto benefit from reduced rates:

  • ticket : 95

  • ticket : $

How to Register open !

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Your questions, our answers for a successful Summit experience.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Francophone Finance & Investment Summit here. If you can't find the information you're looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us.

What is the Francophone Finance & Investment Summit?

This is the first edition of a large-scale event, entirely in French, organized by the Canadian Club of Toronto. This is a unique opportunity to reflect, learn and act together on current and future economic challenges.

What are the dates and location of the Summit?

The Summit will be held on 28 and 29 2025 October at Vantage Venues Toronto.

What are the main objectives of the Summit?

The objectives include promoting financial literacy among young people and newcomers, facilitating access to capital and responsible finance, building bridges between the public, private and non-profit sectors, and showcasing Francophone expertise in banking, technology and investment..

What type of programming is offered?

The programming is immersive and structured around four key formats : 7 interactive 45-minute workshops 9 inspiring 20-minute presentations (followed by 25 minutes of Q&A) 7 discussion panels of 40 minutes each (with 5 minutes of Q&A) and 81 30-minute financial clinics with experts. The Summit will also include 2 cocktail receptions and 14 dedicated networking sessions..

Are there any sponsorship opportunities?

Yes, sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations seeking premium visibility and enhanced impact.. The levels include Presenting Partner, Signature, Gold, Silver, Bronze, as well as special offers for education (secondary and post-secondary) and exclusive themed sponsorships.

Our Partners and Sponsors

TogetherWe are building the success of the Summit

Ambassador Partner

Major support for the Summit's vision

Institutional Partners

In the foreground, supporting the scope of the Summit

Financial Partners

Essential support for holding the Summit

G Partnersgovernment

Essential support for holding the Summit

Innovative Partners

Entrepreneurship, investment and financial literacy

Education and Youth Partners

Actors in education and the development of the next generation

Summit Partners

Stay in touch

Don't miss any opportunities!

Whether you wish to share your expertise as a speaker (workshop, panel, lightning talk), explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities, or simply stay informed about the evolution of the program, this form is your gateway to the Summit.