Mississauga
JUNE 25, 2025
LINK 2025: Where Strategy Meets Opportunity
The inaugural event in the Mississauga Connected (MCX) series
LINK is the first edition of Mississauga Connected (MCX) - a new event series hosted at the Luxe Convention Centre, designed to convene the city’s most influential voices across business, government, education, culture, and the nonprofit sector.
LINK brings together senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, as well as civic, cultural and nonprofit leaders for one strategic purpose: to identify and activate the collaboration opportunities that will drive Mississauga's next wave of economic growth.
Beyond a networking event, LINK is designed as an interactive experience where you'll gain immediate access to actionable partnerships, proven collaboration models, and the specific connections that can accelerate your business objectives.
Featured Panel
Unlocking Economic Potential Through Local Collaboration
This interactive panel will uncover real strategies and partnership models you can implement immediately, presented by leaders who have successfully scaled collaborative initiatives that deliver measurable ROI.
The session is designed in two parts: the first half features a moderated conversation between panelists, diving deep into real collaboration strategies, success stories, and not so successful ones. The second half opens into an interactive Q&A, opening the discussion with the audience.
Panelists:
• Trevor McPherson — President, Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT)
• Mike Douglas — President, Mississauga Arts Council (MAC)
• Victoria Clarke — CEO, Visit Mississauga
• More To Be Announced
Features:
• Proven frameworks for cross-sector partnerships that reduce costs and accelerate growth
• Models of collaboration that creates competitive advantages in talent acquisition, supply chain optimization, and market expansion
• Case studies of initiatives that transformed challenges into revenue opportunities
• Specific ways to leverage Mississauga's assets—including its talent pipeline, strategic location, and business ecosystem
Interactive Networking:
Designed for Real Connection
Following the panel, the evening transforms into a curated networking experience where collaboration happens naturally.
Curated connections: Meet senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, innovative local businesses, and key civic decision-makers
Interactive environment: Art installations, local culinary experiences, and thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage authentic conversation
Natural collaboration: The evening's design helps you discover common opportunities and potential synergies with leaders from different sectors
Featured Showcase: In partnership with the Mississauga Arts Council, LINK will present the finalists of the 2025 MARTY Awards - an annual celebration recognizing outstanding achievements in Mississauga's arts and culture community, adding a creative dimension that inspires fresh thinking and conversation.
Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 25th
📍 Location: Luxe Convention Centre
🕕 Schedule:
• 5:30 PM – Doors Open
• 6:00 PM – Welcome Message
• 6:20 PM – Panel and Q&A
• 7:50 PM – Networking, Artistic Performances, Food