A National Platform for The Canadian Life Sciences Community

Bringing together leaders, innovators, disruptors, and investors
for networking and knowledge sharing.

Our Why

The NextGreatBigIdeas (NGBi) Summit is an annual, independently organized not-for-profit fundraising event in support of MacKids, the fundraising arm of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation dedicated to raising funds for McMaster Children’s Hospital.

In four short years, NGBi has become a key gathering in the Canadian Life Sciences Leaders, innovators, disruptors, investors and industry suppliers for networking and knowledge sharing.

The rapid growth of NGBi has been fueled by a unique podcast marketing strategy that promotes the Summit throughout the year, featuring voices from across Canada and playing a key role in amplifying the Summit’s reach and impact.

Our Mission

Create an affordable and accessible national networking event for all members and all sectors of the Canadian Life Sciences community.

Supporting MacKids

NGBi is proud to support MacKids, the fundraising arm of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation dedicated to raising funds for McMaster Children’s Hospital.

What NGBi Stands For

Networking

Network with 500+ professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from across Canada's life sciences ecosystem.

Discovery

Explore cutting-edge innovations and the next generation of breakthroughs shaping Canadian life sciences.

Inspiration

Hear from today's leaders about their journeys, lessons learned, and what's on the horizon.

Giving Back

All proceeds, after expenses, are donated to MacKids — supporting McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario.

Networking • Discovery • Inspiration • Giving Back •
Networking • Discovery • Inspiration • Giving Back •

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Why You Should Attend

NextGreatBigIdeas is a national networking event for everyone in the
Canadian Life Sciences community

Connect

Meet industry peers from coast to coast

Learn

Hear today’s ideas from tommorow’s leaders

Join

Become a member of the NGBi community

Our Team

Organizing Committee

Robb Stoddard

President & CEO

Edmonton, AB

Andrea Ladouceur

CEO

Winnipeg, MB

Stacey Johnson

VP Communications & Marketing

Toronto, ON

Andy Donovan

VP Strategic Partnerships

Toronto, ON

Xenia Pinto

Business Liaison

Toronto, ON

Arnaud Deladeriere

President & Principal Consultant

Hamilton, ON

Benoit Larose

CEO

Monteral, QC

Julie Douchin

Scientist

Sherbrooke, QC

Laurie Ann Coring

Marketing & Communications Manager

Halifax, NS

Penny Walsh-McGuire

CEO

Charlottetown, PE

Leadership

Board of Directors

Jim Wilson

Life Sciences Lead

Mississauga, ON

Karen von Zitzewitz

CEO & Co-Founder

Kelowna, BC

Ty Shattuck

Founder & Partner

Oakville, ON