A meeting April 29 and 30 in Toronto will bring together young Canadians to identify and develop new economic opportunities for the emerging generation to lead.

The inaugural National Youth Leadership and Innovation Strategy Summit is a project of the MaRS Discovery District. Organizer Lekan Olawoye says it will provide recommendations on developing entrepreneurial thinking to drive social and economic impact.

“As globalization and disruptive technologies continue to impact our economy, we need nimble, adaptive young leaders who can navigate change,” he says. “Our recipe for the future is to bring together key stakeholders from across the country to share successes and prototype new approaches to leadership development.”

The summit is free to attend. Find more information, including an online application, in the announcement.