The transition to a climate-resilient economy demands more than incremental change — it calls for courage, creativity, and collaboration. The 2026 PPG Annual Forum will unite business leaders, sustainability professionals, and innovators to explore how organizations can rethink and reinvent their business models for a decarbonized future.
From clean technology and digital solutions to the power of diverse teams, this year’s Forum will spotlight practical pathways to transform operations, products, and partnerships. Together, we’ll examine how courageous leadership can accelerate change by embedding sustainability into strategy, investing in circular and regenerative systems, and empowering employees to take action.
Join the PPG community for a day of insightful discussions, inspiring stories, and meaningful connections as we explore what it takes to lead transformation in an era that demands both boldness and collaboration.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Location: University of Toronto Mississauga – Kaneff Centre (1833 1C6 Inner Cir Rd, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6)
Ticket Prices
| Early Bird | Regular | |
| Dates | To April 20, 2026 | To conference date |
| General Admission (1 ticket) | Member: $100 Non-member: $120 | Member: $120 Non-member: $140 |
| Student Admission (1 ticket) | $75 | $100 |
| Table Admission (8 tickets) | Member: $700 Non-member: $840 | Member: $980 Non-member: $1,120 |
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Networking |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Opening remarks |
| 10:15 – 11:00 AM | Keynote presentation |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel #1 – From Risk to Resilience: How Innovation and Finance Drive Climate Preparedness |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Keynote presentation – Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon |
| 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Panel #2 – Courageous Leadership in Climate Action: The People Behind the Progress |
| 2: 45 PM – 3:00 PM | Closing remarks & Door prize draw |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking |
Speaker
Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon
(Managing Director, Center for Designing Change)
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Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon is a futurist, innovation strategist, and bestselling author who challenges organizations to lead with courage in times of transformation. As Co-Founder of the not-for-profit innovation agency, Centre for Designing Change, he advises industry, governments, and academia on building resilient, human-centred innovation ecosystems.
He was part of the leadership team behind Canada’s first all-electric vehicle prototype, demonstrating how bold cross-sector collaboration can accelerate clean technology and advanced manufacturing. Today, his work spans climate-aligned mobility, smart infrastructure, AI governance, digital manufacturing, and emerging humanoid robotics, where he is spearheading Canada’s first open-source humanoid robot initiative.
Colin is the bestselling author of The Three Houses, a book on purposeful leadership rooted in contentment, commitment, and contribution, and Soulful AI, which explores how emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence must evolve together to shape more human futures. His work bridges technological progress with ethical responsibility, ensuring innovation strengthens both competitiveness and environmental stewardship.
A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal, Colin has delivered keynotes on four continents, inspiring leaders to rethink resilience amid climate volatility and technological disruption.
Sponsor and Exhibitor
Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities offer your organization with a platform to showcase leadership in sustainability, engage with industry leaders, and align your brand with a movement shaping a more climate resilient future. We invite you to explore the 2026 Annual Forum sponsorship and exhibitor packages to amplify your impact and strengthen your position in the sustainability business community.