The DB New Ideas Forum, held on February 19, 2026 at The St. Regis Toronto, brought together Canada’s leading pension executives, asset owners, and investment professionals for a day of thoughtful discussion on the forces reshaping long-term investing. Through a series of in-depth panels and conversations, participants explored how artificial intelligence, geopolitical change, infrastructure transformation, and evolving capital markets are challenging established assumptions and creating new opportunities. The Forum provided a trusted setting for candid exchange, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connection among the country’s most influential institutional investors. Here are some of the highlights from the day:




























































































































































