22nd Annual

Toronto
October 3, 2023
Marriott Downtown CF Eaton Centre
Grand Ballroom
About WAIS Canada 2023 - Toronto
Hosted by Radius Financial Education (Radius), Canada's leading producer of educational and professional development conferences for the financial services industry for over 20 years, WAIS Canada is Canada’s premier alternative investment event when it comes to the scope, depth and breadth of its attendees, be it hedge fund managers, exempt market product providers and dealers, investors, advisors, financiers, service providers or other industry experts. With over 200+ attendees annually, the quality of WAISC attendance affirms its North American relevance and reputation as the most comprehensive investment forum on the Canadian alternative investment calendar.
Agenda session topics and speakers are carefully crafted to deliver expert analysis and commentary on the latest innovations and trends in alternatives investments sector, both in Canada and globally.
Where
Marriott Downtown CF Eaton Centre
Grand Ballroom
525 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 2L2
When
Tuesday
October 3, 2023
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
October 3, 2023
Registration / Breakfast
Opening Remarks

Justin Warren, RRC
President – Radius Financial Education
Moderator's Remarks

Pat Bolland
Business Media Guru
Private Alternative Investments

Dennis Mitchell
CEO – Starlight Capital
Asset Allocation for the Long-Term

Neil Nisker
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman & CIO – Our Family Office
Networking Break
Building a Resilient Portfolio: Private Apartments in Focus

Lavelle Lindo
Vice President, National & Strategic Relationships – Equiton Partners Inc.
Lunch
Long/Short Equities

Chris Heakes
Head of Disciplined Equities, Portfolio Manager, Global Structured Investment – BMO Global Asset Management
Product Introduction Showcase

Host: Pat Bolland
Business Media Guru
The Future of Canadian ETF and Alternatives Industry

Pat Dunwoody
Executive Director – CETFA

Michael Cooke, CFA
Chair – CETFA

Kathryn Fuller, CFA
Partner, Securities and Capital Markets – BLG
Networking Break
The Future of Cryptocurrency in Canada: Balancing Crypto and Regulation for Sustainable Industry Growth

Dean Skurka
President & CEO – Wonderfi

Eric Richmond
President – Coinsquare
Closing Remarks

Pat Bolland
Business Media Guru
Conference Adjourns
Sponsors
If your organization would like to sponsor WAIS Canada 2023 in Toronto, please contact the team at Radius Financial Education at sponsorship@radiusfinancialeducation.com.
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Grand Ballroom in the Lower Convention Centre
525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2L2
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre welcomes you with contemporary style and award-winning service. Our hotel in downtown Toronto, Canada places you in the heart of the city, near shopping, dining and entertainment. Make yourself at home in pet-friendly guest rooms and suites with plush bedding, comfortable seating areas and deluxe amenities. Stay fit while in Toronto in our 24-hour fitness centre. Practice your golf swing in Par Bar Topgolf Swing Suite or take a dip in our rooftop indoor pool before joining us for a delicious meal at Trios Bistro. If you're in Toronto, Canada to host a meeting or special event, we offer flexible event spaces, complemented by superb catering services. Our hotel on Bay Street, Toronto is an easy walk from the Scotiabank Arena, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, the University of Toronto and shopping at the iconic CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Billy Bishop Toronto Airport is less than two miles away. Experience the city in style at Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre.
Register
Thank you for your interest in 2023, stay tuned for the 2024 details!