The Viaduct: The Future, Made in Cities

Join us for the first lecture of The Viaduct Winter 2026 Lecture Series! 🌆✨

The Future: Made in Cities

Speaker: Kevin Bryan
Cities and civilization are almost synonymous! From the printing press to the rise of jazz clubs and research universities, groundbreaking innovations have sprung from urban environments. But what drives this phenomenon? 🤔
Is it the inherent structure of cities fostering progress, or simply a matter of productive individuals congregating in shared spaces? Can we harness this essence into something we can engineer?

About Kevin Bryan
Kevin Bryan, an innovation economist at the University of Toronto's Rotman School, will delve into these inquiries. As the Chief Economist of the Creative Destruction Lab Toronto—home to the world's first AI accelerator—he brings profound insights from his extensive career, including co-founding the NBER Innovation PhD Boot Camp and serving as an editor for the Journal of Economic Literature.

Event Schedule

• 18:00: Doors Open & Live Music 🎶
• 19:00: Lecture, followed by Q&A
• 20:30: Social Hour 🍷
• 22:00: Event Concludes

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• A reserved front-row seat 🎟️
• A sumptuous dinner with the lecturer post-event 🍽️

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• Engage: Join in with meaningful conversation; push your thinking and listen actively.
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About The Viaduct

This lecture series illuminates transformative ideas and people shaping our city. Season Three will explore the essential nature of our cultural infrastructure, from the purpose of urban spaces to digital influences.

About The Toronto Society

We are committed to building a foundation for education, community, and cultural creativity that will thrive for the next century and beyond.

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