TORONTO, June 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced a new
collaboration with global lifestyle brand October's Very Own (OVO).
Together, RBC and OVO will partner to open the popular OVO Summit
to the Canadian public for the first time.
Taking place on Friday, August
2, 2019, OVO Summit is an immersive conference
for Canadian creatives and lifestyle entrepreneurs looking to grow
their careers, hone their skills and make a lasting impact on the
creative economy in Canada.
"At RBC, we proudly champion the power of Canadian youth, and we
are thrilled to partner with OVO, an iconic, Toronto-based global lifestyle brand, for the
2019 OVO Summit," said Matt McGlynn,
Vice-President, Brand Marketing, RBC. "By convening Canadians with
different backgrounds, skill sets, talents and aspirations, OVO
Summit celebrates the potential of the next generation."
"Whether you're an athlete, student, artist, or a
globally-recognized institution like OVO or RBC, one thing we all
have in common is we're always chasing new ideas and information to
help us on our path to success," said Oliver El-Khatib, Co-Founder, OVO. "OVO Summit
is our chance to curate a relevant educational experience for all
the like-minded, driven young Canadians who are passionate about
careers in music, sports, arts, and entertainment."
In addition to OVO Summit, RBC clients and fans of OVO can
expect one of a kind offers, exclusive access, experiences, and
creative content which captures the backstory of the rise of the
iconic OVO brand.
Tickets to OVO Summit will be available for purchase starting
June 24th, 2019.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with
a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring
our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients
thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank, and one of the largest
in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified
business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional
experiences to our 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-sustainability.
SOURCE RBC