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In this session from the Conference of Montréal 2026, Glenn Hutchins and Paul Desmarais Jr. examine the forces reshaping the global economy, from the transformative impact of artificial intelligence to evolving investment dynamics and the future of competitiveness.
Speakers:
• Glenn Hutchins, Chairman of the Board and Co-founder, North Island Ventures; Co-founder of Silver Lake and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, Brookings Institution
• Paul Desmarais, Jr., Chairman, Power Corporation of Canada
Topics Covered:
• Artificial intelligence and economic transformation
• Digital infrastructure and computing capacity
• Investment and capital allocation
• Market signals and strategic opportunities
• Global technology competitiveness
• The race for AI talent and innovation leadership
• International competition and economic resilience
The discussion explores how businesses, investors, and policymakers can interpret market signals, anticipate emerging shocks, and identify strategic opportunities in an era defined by uncertainty, technological disruption, and the reconfiguration of global economic systems.
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In this session from the Conference of Montréal 2026, Glenn Hutchins and Paul Desmarais Jr. examine the forces reshaping the global economy, from the transformative impact of artificial intelligence to evolving investment dynamics and the future of competitiveness.
Speakers:
• Glenn Hutchins, Chairman of the Board and Co-founder, North Island Ventures; Co-founder of Silver Lake and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, Brookings Institution
• Paul Desmarais, Jr., Chairman, Power Corporation of Canada
Topics Covered:
• Artificial intelligence and economic transformation
• Digital infrastructure and computing capacity
• Investment and capital allocation
• Market signals and strategic opportunities
• Global technology competitiveness
• The race for AI talent and innovation leadership
• International competition and economic resilience
The discussion explores how businesses, investors, and policymakers can interpret market signals, anticipate emerging shocks, and identify strategic opportunities in an era defined by uncertainty, technological disruption, and the reconfiguration of global economic systems.
👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the world’s most influential leaders.
Visit our website: forum-americas.org
Follow IEFA
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/international-economic-forum-of-the-americas
Facebook: facebook.com/Forum.Americas
Instagram: instagram.com/forumamericas
X: https://x.com/AmericasForum
