The University of Waterloo’s Tech Horizons Executive Forum has received a 2025 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Recognized with a bronze award in the Special Events In-Person (Single Day) category, the recognition highlights the forum’s innovative approach to community engagement and its growing impact as a catalyst for dialogue at the intersection of technology, leadership, and societal change.
“Tech Horizons reinforces Waterloo’s longstanding commitment to bring together leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore the future of business and innovation,” says Sanjeev Gill, associate vice-president, innovation at the University of Waterloo. “This recognition reflects the importance of creating space for meaningful dialogue about emerging technologies and the value of cross-sector collaboration in leading real-world impact.”
The CASE Circle of Excellence Awards are the premier recognition program for educational advancement, celebrating creativity, ingenuity, and strategic excellence at institutions around the world. This year, judges determined award recipients from more than 4,460 nominations, including representation from more than 640 instructions in 33 countries.
Winners were chosen for overall quality, innovation, use of resources, and the impact on their institutions and communities—such as students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners.
“The Circle of Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary creativity, passion, and innovation demonstrated by advancement professionals at institutions around the world,” says Sue Cunningham, president and CEO of CASE. “These awards not only celebrate outstanding achievements but also underscore how essential this work is to strengthen educational communities and positively shape lives and society. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to this year's recipients for their dedication and remarkable accomplishments.”
Launched in 2023 by WatSPEED, the University’s professional, executive, and corporate education arm, Tech Horizons brings together senior leaders from across sectors to explore bold ideas, engage with emerging technologies, and examine how innovation can drive resilience and sustainable growth.
As technological disruption accelerates across industries, the forum has established itself as a flagship event for convening forward-thinking executives and thought leaders seeking to navigate the future with confidence and purpose.
This year’s event takes place on November 10 in Toronto. To stay informed about updates and ticket availability, visit the Tech Horizons website.