In an uncertain economic environment, how are financial institutions adapting their strategies and offerings to support business financing whether for small, Indigenous, or larger enterprises and counter these trends?
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How to Automate Your Underwriting Workflow
Explore how automation, AI, and human judgement are weaving together to make underwriting faster, more accurate, and scalable. This session dives into balancing efficiency with risk management for smarter, data-driven loan approvals.
Building a Bank: A Fireside Chat with the Founder of KOHO
KOHO has gone from a scrappy startup to one of Canada’s most recognized fintech brands, reshaping how consumers think about everyday banking. In this candid conversation, KOHO’s founder shares the inside story – raising capital, navigating regulation, building trust with customers, and competing with the Big Five. Expect unfiltered lessons on scaling a challenger bank […]
Network Lunch
Non-Stop Networking
Download the event app and book meeting at the high tops throughout the day. Simply book a 20 minute time slot and you will be allocated an available table number. Speak to our network concierge anytime. The CLA will donate $25 for every meeting to the Sinai Health Foundation. The top 5 power networkers will […]
2025 Canadian Lenders Summit

The Canadian Lenders Summit is Canada’s leading annual event for professionals in the consumer, commercial, and alternative lending sectors. Through expert panels, interactive workshops, and high-impact networking, the summit showcases innovation in areas such as credit risk, embedded finance, AI, regulation, and digital transformation. Held every fall in Toronto, it has become the go-to forum for shaping the lending landscape in Canada.