{"id":1981,"date":"2026-04-27T18:01:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theleaderscircle.ca\/?p=1981"},"modified":"2026-04-27T18:01:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:01:57","slug":"bringing-the-world-to-toronto-seven-global-wins-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theleaderscircle.ca\/fr\/bringing-the-world-to-toronto-seven-global-wins-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing the World to Toronto: Seven Global Wins for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Leaders Circle is proud to announce that Toronto has secured seven major international congresses for 2026. This achievement underscores our city\u2019s strength as a global hub for scientific and professional exchange. This success is driven by the leadership and dedication of our local Ambassadors, whose expertise and advocacy have been instrumental in positioning Toronto on the world stage.<ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their role is essential. In nearly 70% of international congress bids, a city cannot submit a bid without the active participation of a local expert. By lending their credibility and sector leadership, Toronto\u2019s ambassadors have not only strengthened our bids but also unlocked significant opportunities for the city to host world-leading events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Value of Hosting International Conferences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These conferences represent a significant opportunity for Toronto that extends far beyond the events themselves serving as a catalyst for growth by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Driving Economic Impact:<\/strong> Attracting approximately <strong>15K attendees<\/strong> and generating approximately <strong>$53 million<\/strong> in economic activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Showcasing Canadian Innovation:<\/strong> Providing a global platform for leading experts to highlight groundbreaking developments in their respective fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating a Lasting Legacy:<\/strong> Fostering knowledge exchange and investment that will resonate long after the meetings conclude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starting this summer, Toronto will welcome the following international conferences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>XXV Congress of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 4 \u2013 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassadors: Professor Derek Lichti, Professor Songnian Li, Professor Ahmed Shaker, and Professor Costas Armenakis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>27th World\u2019s Poultry Congress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 13 \u2013 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassadors: Mr. Jon Cole, Dr. Sami Dridi, and Dr. Bruce Rathgeber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>21st World Council Meeting of the World Alliance of Young Men\u2019s Christian Associations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 19 \u2013 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassadors: YMCA Canada, Mr. Peter Dinsdale and Ms. Franca D\u2019Angelo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>48th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 26 \u2013 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassador: Dr. Milos Popovic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One Harp World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 28 \u2013 August 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassadors: Ms. Angela Schwarzkopf, Ms. Kathy Kienzle, Ms. Kathryn McManus, and Ms. Lynne Aspnes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>29th World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>September 1 \u2013 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassador: Dr. Mehran Anvari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19th World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>October 2 \u2013 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassadors: Dr. Chaya Kulkarni and Ms. Stefanie Watmough<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Leaders Circle is proud to announce that Toronto has secured seven major international congresses for 2026. This achievement underscores our city\u2019s strength as a global hub for scientific and professional exchange. 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