The Nuclear Renaissance: Powering Innovation and Opportunity

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May 13, 2026

We are honoured to welcome Michael Lee-Chin, Chairman and CEO of Portland Holdings and one of Canada’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs. A self-made billionaire and globally respected thought leader, Michael will share the principles behind his renowned 3P Framework—Predict, Plan, Persevere—and demonstrate how he is applying this disciplined approach to the unprecedented opportunities emerging across the nuclear landscape. Michael will explore how nuclear energy is poised to redefine the world’s energy infrastructure and play a transformative role in addressing one of humanity’s greatest challenges: cancer.

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As global priorities shift toward clean energy, energy security and breakthrough healthcare solutions, nuclear innovation is accelerating. It represents one of the most important economic and technological opportunities of our time.

Join the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, the Orillia Chamber of Commerce, and Georgian College for The Nuclear Renaissance, a high-level forum exploring Ontario’s leadership in nuclear energy and nuclear medicine, and what it means for businesses, workforce development and regional growth.

This event will bring together leaders from industry, education and the business community to examine the evolving nuclear landscape and the opportunities emerging for our region.

Additional program details, speakers and registration information will be announced soon.