SPEAK UP FOR GREENSPACE at Hub350 on April 26

The Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition and Kanata North Business Association are excited to host Speak Up for Greenspace, a networking/presentation event to highlight how Greenspace is key in helping the Kanata North Technology Park attract talent, to discuss the critical links between ESG corporate values and global competitiveness and to showcase the synergies between corporate ESG initiatives and community based environmental stewardship.

This high-level dialogue will bring together senior members of our tech community to discuss the importance of embracing ESG values as a vehicle for growth and competitiveness.

You’ll hear from experts in technology, the environment, recruiting and health care; followed by an engaging Q & A session.

The Kanata North tech park is an economic and innovation powerhouse, with 550 technology companies and over 33,000 employees. With unprecedented growth and investments worldwide in 5G wireless, networks, applications and solutions, that number is estimated to grow to around 60,000 over the next 10 years. This will more than double the tech parks current annual GDP contribution of $14 billion.

Attracting talent in the face of a global labour shortage is key to continuing the tech parks growth and success. 50% of tech employees live within 5km of where they work in Kanata because they want work life balance. They have chosen to live here because of the surrounding environment, which makes it easy to access nature, trails and woodlands. These lifestyle benefits are an attractant that must be protected, and we hope you’ll join us in helping preserve what makes Kanata North a desired destination to live, work, play and learn.