Explore the day filled with exclusive keynote conversations and exceptional networking opportunities. Plan your experience and maximize your engagement with world-class mentors, visionary founders, and influential industry leaders.
7:00 AM
Registration will take place on the second floor.
For founders participating in the Startup Zone, please arrive on time to set up your spot.
8:00 AM
Welcome to CDL Super Session 2026, the grand finale of the CDL 2025/26 Program Year.
8:15 AM
Celebrating the science-driven companies shaping what’s next – from oceans to orbit, and everything in between.
Featured ventures from across the CDL network take the main stage to share the breakthroughs they’ve built – and the bold paths ahead. From AI and health to manufacturing, oceans, agrifood, climate, neurotechnology, quantum, supply chain, space, and digital society, these founders represent the next wave of world-changing science- and technology-based companies graduating from CDL’s 2026 program year.
9:45 AM
Visit the Startup Zone, the buzzing core of CDL Super Session where the future is on full display. This is where some of CDL’s most promising graduate ventures converge, representing innovation across the CDL program.
10:30 AM
11:15 AM
11:50 AM
12:30 PM
2:30 PM
2:50 PM
3:10 PM
Celebrating the science-driven companies shaping what’s next – from oceans to orbit, and everything in between.
Featured ventures from across the CDL network take the main stage to share the breakthroughs they’ve built – and the bold paths ahead. From AI and health to manufacturing, oceans, agrifood, climate, neurotechnology, quantum, supply chain, space, and digital society, these founders represent the next wave of world-changing science- and technology-based companies graduating from CDL’s 2026 program year.
3:45 PM
Visit the Startup Zone, the buzzing core of CDL Super Session where the future is on full display. This is where some of CDL’s most promising graduate ventures converge, representing innovation across the CDL program.
4:45 PM
4:50 PM
5:00 PM
Celebrating the science-driven companies shaping what’s next – from oceans to orbit, and everything in between.
Featured ventures from across the CDL network take the main stage to share the breakthroughs they’ve built – and the bold paths ahead. From AI and health to manufacturing, oceans, agrifood, climate, neurotechnology, quantum, supply chain, space, and digital society, these founders represent the next wave of world-changing science- and technology-based companies graduating from CDL’s 2026 program year.
5:55 PM
Pro Tip: CDL’s Super Session brings together one of the world’s most concentrated communities of deep-tech founders, investors, and mentors. Make the most of it by reviewing the attendee manifest in advance and shortlisting the people you most want to meet. Need help narrowing it down or making introductions? Reach out to your Venture Manager for support.
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Public Transit Info
TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) is the city’s primary public transit system, with subways, streetcars, and buses.
The closest subway station to Rotman School of Management is St. George Station (Intersects with Line 1 and Line 2).
Use Presto cards or credit/debit tap for fare payments.
Google Maps and the Transit app are helpful for route planning.
Parking
Underground paid parking is available at Rotman School of Management. Access to underground parking can be found between the Rotman Central and the Rotman South buildings.