Amber KanwarCanadian Business and Innovation Keynote Speaker
Business journalist Amber Kanwar is one of the country’s leading and most recognized figures in financial news. For almost 15 years, she was a mainstay at BNN Bloomberg. She hosted many of their flagship shows covering the markets, the economy, and disruptive technologies, and conducted hundreds of interviews with high-profile individuals, including portfolio managers, CEOs, central bankers, and politicians. As an experienced host and interviewer, she brings a wealth of insight into Canadian business, finance, and tech trends to her audiences.
Kanwar began working in the BNN Bloomberg newsroom as an intern, quickly climbing the ranks to segment producer and anchor. Specializing in equity markets, she was constantly on the hunt for stocks flying under the radar and emerging trends, curating the latest research to make it accessible for her viewers. Kanwar earned a reputation as an insightful, tenacious, and competent voice on Bay Street and was the host of such popular shows as The Open, The Disruptors, and BNN Bloomberg's Market Call, where she interviewed chief investment strategists, portfolio managers, and experts from BMO Capital Markets, Advisors Capital Management, and CI Global Asset Management.
Over the years, Kanwar interviewed several prominent newsmakers including former Bank of Canada governors Mark Carney, Stephen Poloz, and David Dodge and former Finance Minister Bill Morneau. She also spoke with countless CEOs of major publicly traded companies such as Eli Lilly and Airbnb in the US and Blackberry, Cameco, and Atkins Realis in Canada. In addition, she has interviewed top money managers, and other leading professionals in the investment industry. Today, Kanwar writes a daily markets-focused newsletter, “Before the Bell”, and is the host of the podcast, In the Money with Amber Kanwar, which debuted at #2 on Apple’s list of top business podcasts in Canada.
Kanwar is also active in hosting and moderating conferences and panels, including future events, often collaborating with a professional development team to ensure successful and well-organized gatherings. She is known for keeping the audience engaged throughout these events.
Kanwar holds a Bachelor of Arts in management and organizational studies from the University of Western Ontario, and a Master’s in Journalism from Ryerson University.
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Speaking Topics
In the Money with Amber Kanwar
Renowned for her in-depth financial reporting, Amber Kanwar breaks down today’s biggest trends in the financial markets and their impact on the economy. Her presentations cover a wide range of topics, including Canadian banks, market sentiment swings, such as small weight in AI-driven portfolios, small cap value stocks, volatile oil prices, outperform stocks, strong and steady spending in the tech sector, balance sheet heavy lenders, index investing, undervalued Canadian REITs, Canadian shareholder engagement, tech sector volatility, Canadian markets, three dividend stocks, solid balance sheets, long term bull market, dividend investment strategies, innovation investors, the historical call to sell financials, talked about stocks, the dynamics of a big bull market, protections like the Canadian Investor Protection Fund, oversight by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, the role of exchange traded funds, most talked about stocks, Canadian energy stocks, navigating a real stock picker's market, shifts in market perception, best investment ideas, outcome metric asset management, and the influence of oil prices on market dynamics. She also explores cryptocurrencies and their potential disruptive implications on financial systems as well as the disruptive technological forces shaping today’s business landscape.
Kanwar tailors her presentations for each audience, diving deep into the trends likely to impact their organizations and/or industry, as well as the short and long-term implications of them. She provides actionable insights, often referencing BNN Bloomberg's Market as a source for her market analysis.
Event Host
Amber Kanwar is an experienced event host and emcee. She has previously hosted galas, conferences, and summits, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Gala with more than 1,000 attendees.
Moderator
Drawing on her experience with BNN Bloomberg, Amber Kanwar is a natural at interviewing high-profile individuals and moderating panel discussions. Over the course of her career, she has interviewed CEOs from across Canada’s C-suite, including Blackberry’s John Chen, Manulife’s Don Guloien, and Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan’s Jim Leech, to name a few.
Kanwar has also moderated a Women in Tech panel at Intelex and a future of diversity in tech panel with Economic Club of Canada, as well as a discussion between Pearson Airport CEO and President of Air Canada for Canadian Club.
Q&A for Amber Kanwar
Where does Amber Kanwar usually travel from for her speaking engagements?
Amber Kanwar’s travel origin for keynote speaking engagements is Toronto Ontario. For specific details, it's best to contact [email protected].
What are the common topics Amber Kanwar speaks on?
Amber Kanwar frequently speaks on a range of topics including finance and economics, innovation and trends and acts as an emcee or host.
What is Amber Kanwar's typical speaking fee for events?
Amber Kanwar’s speaking fee can vary based on the event and specific requirements but the local fee for her to attend an event is $12,500 Canadian. For an accurate quote, contacting 416 420 4525 [email protected] is recommended.
How long does Amber Kanwar typically speak for in her keynote addresses?
Amber Kanwar's keynote speeches usually last between 45 to 60 minutes, but this duration can be adjusted to suit the specific needs of your event.
Does Amber Kanwar conduct Q&A sessions after her speaking engagements?
Yes, Amber Kanwar often holds Q&A sessions following her talks, offering audiences a chance for deeper interaction and to address specific questions.
Is Amber Kanwar available for participation in panel discussions and workshops?
Indeed, besides keynote speeches, Amber Kanwar is available for panel discussions and interactive workshops and to host or emcee events, allowing her to delve deeper into specific subjects.
Can Amber Kanwar tailor her presentations to suit specific event themes or audiences?
Absolutely, Amber Kanwar is adept at customizing his presentations to align with the unique themes, goals, and audience demographics of various events.
What are some notable events where Amber Kanwar has been a speaker?
Amber Kanwar has spoken at a variety of prestigious events, sharing her insights on innovation, technology, leadership. She has been on stage with Mark Carney, Stephen Poloz and other important economic leaders.
What technical setup is required for Amber Kanwar's presentations?
For her presentations, Amber Kanwar typically needs standard audio-visual equipment such as a microphone, projector, and screen. Any specific technical requirements can be discussed during the booking process.
How can someone book Amber Kanwar for a speaking event?
To book Amber Kanwar for your next event, you can contact ProSpeakers.com at [email protected] or call Heather at 416 420 4525. They will provide all necessary information, including her availability, booking procedures, and other details.
"On behalf of CPA Ontario and the Professional Development team we want to say a big thank you for hosting our Ethics Conference in 2023. We appreciate your effort and time into making the entire conference a successful event.
"Your years of experience in the media space also contributed greatly in bringing to life some of the conversations you held with all of the speakers during their Q&A session on the ethical challenges faced in our society and in the workplace. We had over 1000 online participants that attended the conference and the audience enjoyed you facilitating the flow of the conference throughout the day. Based on this, we had an overall outstanding audience rating score of 9.3/10 recorded on our Slido from the participants for your performance. We hope to connect again for any of our future events."
- CPA Ontario
"Amber Kanwar acted as emcee and moderator for our 2023 Annual Dinner featuring keynote speaker Mark Carney. Amber was a pleasure to work with, as she was well prepared to address our audience of over 1,100 guests and to interview Mr. Carney. The feedback from our guests was very positive, and we are looking forward to working with Amber at a future event."
- CFA Society Vancouver
"Amber Kanwar was the host and MC for the CFA Winnipeg forecast dinner in 2023. She was great to work with from start to finish. Amber was organized, she kept the event on schedule, she kept the audience engaged, and really resonated with the crowd. She hosted the Q&A with our keynote speaker bringing forth insightful questions and interesting conversations. The event was attended by over 500 guests mostly in the finance profession. We received a lot of positive feedback about Amber. I would not hesitate to use Amber again for future events."
- CFA Winnipeg Forecast Dinner Committee Member