Trade Missions and International Trade Shows
Hong Kong - Oct 26-Nov 1: Canadian Environment Trade Mission to Hong Kong
The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, in partnership with The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Canada, would like to invite Canadian companies to join the Canadian Environment Trade Mission to Hong Kong October 26 – November 1, 2009
This mission is organized for Canadian companies in the environment sector that are interested in expanding their business to China and Hong Kong. Canadian companies with environmental technologies, equipment, products and/or services, particularly in the air quality, energy efficiency, waste management & recycling, water & wastewater treatment, renewable energy and eco-friendly products areas are encouraged to participate.
To register to join this mission, please complete and return the attached Mission
Registration Form to: Adrian Cheng, Business Development Officer, Hong Kong Trade
Development Council Toronto Office, email: adrian.ch.cheng@hktdc.org or Fax: (416) 366-1569.
Deadline of registration: September 30, 2009
Atlanta - June 8-12: Atlanta International Environmental Trade Mission
The Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta invites Canadian companies to participate in the Atlanta International Environmental Trade Mission, an international conference on environmental technology.
This will be a great opportunity for Canadian companies to introduce their products and services to the Atlanta market. The mission will focus on clean water and wastewater systems, innovative waste management and cutting-edge technologies for green building. Atlanta's economic development stakeholders and international market representatives will exchange information, facilitate collaboration and identify potential economic development opportunities in green business development.
The conference will also include business matchmaking sessions that connect international companies with local firms, meetings with experts from local universities and networking opportunities.
Contact: Sylvie Racine, Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta at sylvie.racine@international.gc.caor (404) 532-2011
Miami - August 12-14: The Florida International Medical Expo
The Florida International Medical Expo is the premier trade fair and congress for medical equipment manufacturers, distributors, service providers and end-users in the United-States. Meet with close to 25,000 industry professionals to share ideas, discuss current trends, or seek solutions regarding the design, manufacture or regulation of medical devices.
Contact: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Miami, tel.: 305-579-1632, fax: 305-579-1631, event website (http://www.fimeshow.com/).
Halifax - September 9-11: DefSec Atlantic 2009
DefSec Atlantic 2009 is an international event in the aerospace, defence and security industries. Participants can display goods and services to procurement officials, network with major prime contractors, learn about leading edge technologies and how the government and major prime contractors support this industry.
Contact: Gordon Gale, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Halifax, tel.: 902-426-7540, fax: 902-426-5218, event website (http://www.defsecatlantic.ca/).
China -September 15-29: Ontario’s Automotive Mission to China
The Ontario Ministry of International Trade and Investment (MITI) will organize an Ontario Automotive Trade and Investment Mission to Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hefei, Beijing and Changchun from September 15 to 29, 2009. The mission will focus on automotive parts sector.
Please see attached draft itierary.
Contact: Wenbo Pan, International Trade Branch, Ministry of International Trade and Investment (MITI), tel: 416-326-1346, fax: 416-325-2766, event website (www.ontarioexports.com).
Hanoi - September 24-26: Viet Fine Food
Viet Fine Food is Vietnam’s most important international show featuring a wide range of equipment, technology and supplies of the fine food and beverage industry. It will be an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to learn new ideas from a panel of international and Vietnamese top chefs.
Contact: Dang Anh Thu, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Hanoi, tel.: (011-84-4) 3734-5033, fax: (011-84-4) 3734-5049, event website (http://www.viethotelexpo.com/vietfinefood).
Geneva - October 5-9: ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009
ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009 is an unrivaled event for the global telecommunication and information communication technology sector. It will showcase the latest innovations in ICT, from broad- band or IP-enabled services, to mobile and wireless technologies, next-generation networks, satellites and much more.
Contact: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Switzerland, tel.: (011-41-31) 357-32-00, fax: (011-41-31) 357-32-10, event website (http://www.itu.int/WORLD2009/).