The Toronto Global Forum—The International Economic Forum of the Americas presents its annual summit, bringing together heads of state, central bank governors, and global economic decision-makers. Speakers include Perrin Beatty, Dick Cheney, and Jim Prentice, CEO of the Bank of China (Canada). Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building. Oct. 30. http://forum-americas.org/toronto

SecureTech 2013—SecureTech is Canada’s only all-encompassing publicsafety and national security conference and trade show. Hosted by the CanadianAssociation of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) SecureTech 2013 will feature over 50,000 square feet of Canadian and international exhibits. Oct. 29-30. Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. https://www.securetechcanada.ca/

State of the Nation: John Ibbitson, Susan Delacourt and Paul Wells—The Ottawa International Writers Festival presents a conversation with Globe and Mail’s John Ibbitson, Toronto Star’s Susan Delacourt and Maclean’s magazine’s Paul Wells, hosted by CBC’s Laurence Wall. Oct. 29, 8:30 p.m., $20. Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar St., Ottawa, Ont. www.writersfestival.org

Transit Innovation Reception—The Canadian Urban Transit Association is hosting a Transit Innovation Reception. Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Colonel By Foyer, Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to 613-563-4444 or communications@cutaactu.ca

Canadian Chamber of Commerce International Trade Day: Responsible Canadian Energy in Global Markets—With growing demand in Asia and Canada’s largest customer moving towards energy self-sufficiency, Canada needs new energy transport infrastructure to access new energy markets and ensure that we remain a key player in the global energy trade. Keynote addresses will be given by New Brunswick Premier David Alward, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and CN President Claude Mongeon. Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. National Art Centre, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont.

Making Your Message Unforgettable—Equal Voice presents a workshop on “Making your Message Unforgettable,” a unique and powerful workshop on how to make your message stick at the doorstep, in a debate, the House, boardroom or anywhere you seek to make an impact, with Halina St. James, former CTV producer. Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $75 members; $125 non-members. 116 Albert St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to podium@equalvoice.ca

Bacon & Eggheads Breakfast—PAGSE presents a talk “Harvesting Innovation:Conquering challenges facing the Canadian grape and wine industry,” with Debra Inglis, Brock University. Oct. 24, 7:30 a.m. No charge to MPs, Senators and Parliamentary Press Gallery members, all others, $25. Government Conference Centre, Ottawa, Ont. Register by Oct. 21 to Donna Boag at 613-991-6389 or at pagse@rsc-src.ca

Molecular Mixer—The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) is hosting its annual reception The Molecular Mixer. Oct. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, MacDonald Room, 1 Rideau St. RSVP to Alana Baker at 613-233-8906 or alana@impactcanada.com

Welcome Back to Parliament—Equal Voice Canada presents its annual Back to Parliament event for MPs, Senators and staffers, as well as EV members and supporters of this year’s campaign “Be Her. Support Her. Celebrate Her,” including Transport Minister Lisa Raitt, NDP MP Megan Leslie, and others. Oct. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. MPs, Senators, staffers and EV members who have renewed their membership within the last year will get priority access to this event. Métropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.equalvoice.ca

Big Data and the Future of Progressive Politics—Canada 2020 presents a talk on “Big Data and the Future of Progressive Politics,” with speakers Dan Wagner, Civix Analytics, Teddy Goff, Precision Strategies, and Susan Delacourt, Toronto Star. Oct. 23, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.canada2020.ca