Schedule

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 & Breakfast

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

Intro and Welcome

Welcome to CDL Super Session 2026, the grand finale of the CDL 2025/26 Program Year.

8:15 AM

CDL Sites & Alumni 2025/26

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

Startup Zone & Break

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.

Crossing the Rubicon: AI and the Increasing Returns to Imagination

10:30 AM

Part 1: Building, Fast and Slow: Technology Acceleration and Operational Bottlenecks

Fabien Curto Millet, Google's Chief Economist

11:15 AM

Part 2: Why is Imagining the Future So Hard? The General Equilibrium Problem

Ken Liu, Author

11:50 AM

Part 3: There are Many Possible Futures: We'll Get the One We Deserve

Fabien Curto Millet, Ken Liu, Sinead Bovell, Suzanne Gildert

12:30 PM

Lunch & Startup Zone

2:30 PM

The Quantum Bet: Xanadu's Journey from CDL to IPO

Christian Weedbrook & Sonia Sennik

2:50 PM

From Proof to Product: The Quantum Panel

Michael Helander (OTI Lumionics), Sam Mugel (Multiverse Computing), Mark Fingerhuth (ProteinQure) & Avni Shah

3:10 PM

CDL Sites & Alumni 2025/26

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

Startup Zone & Break

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

Student Awards

4:50 PM

The Patient Advantage: CDL Cancer Patient Contribution Group

5:00 PM

CDL Sites & Alumni 2025/26

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

Closing Remarks

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.

Travel & Accommodations:

Recommended Hotels
Kimpton Saint George Hotel
InterContinental Toronto Yorkville
Chelsea Hotel
Park Hyatt Toronto

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.