The Future of Canada's Cultural Institutions Panel | May 5, 2017

The Empire Club of Canada Presents:  The Future of Canada's Cultural Institutions Panel How are our cultural institutions evolving to meet the 21 Century needs of our communities and our cities? The Empire Club welcomes the new leaders of Canada’s largest cultural institutions, Josh Basseches, Director and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum, and Stephan Jost, Director and CEO of the Art Gallery of Ontario. They will share their vision for their organizations and will discuss why our cultural institutions are playing a vital role in society now, more than ever, especially in this period of disruption, change and opportunity. Meet Toronto’s new cultural leaders at this in conversation event moderated by one of Canada’s most respected broadcasters and interviewers, Valerie Pringle. Moderator: Valerie Pringle, Broadcaster Panelists:  Josh Basseches, Director and CEO, Royal Ontario Museum Stephan Jost, Director and CEO, Art Gallery of Ontario *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*