Brock University was a proud sponsor of the 2026 Bay Area Economic Summit, which brought together Hamilton and Burlington business leaders, policymakers and innovators on June 4 to explore the theme "The Next Economy: AI and the Infrastructure of Innovation." Vice-President, External Alexandra Lawson spoke on behalf of the University and introduced a video message from the Hon. Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and John-Paul Danko, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas. Brock's strong and growing connections to the region is grounded in collaboration and a shared commitment to advancing innovation and economic growth. (Photo credit: Brand Savage Photography)