CPTPP Unlocked: Empowering SMEs for Global Success in the Pacific
Date: November 26, 2024
Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Target Audience: Canadian companies active and interested in pursuing business opportunities in member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, United Kingdom.
Sector: Aerospace, Agriculture and processed foods, Arts and cultural industries, Automotive, Chemicals, Clean technologies, Consumer products, Defence and security, Education, Financial and insurance services, Fish and seafood, Forestry and wood products, Industrial machinery, Information and communications technologies, Infrastructure, Life sciences, Mining, Ocean technologies, Oil and gas, Professional services, Tourism, Transportation, Wine, beer and spirits
Event description
Join us for CPTPP Unlocked: Empowering SMEs for Global Success in the Pacific on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This business event is designed to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools to harness the benefits of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade bloc involving Canada and 11 other countries in the Indo-Pacific. Participants will enjoy insightful panels, plus valuable in-person networking opportunities with senior trade officials, business leaders, and key representatives from CPTPP member countries, all aimed at unlocking new market opportunities for global success.
Register to attend
To ensure all Canadian companies can participate in this national event, we are offering both in-person and virtual attendance options.
- In-person participation: We strongly recommend that companies attend in-person to fully take advantage of the networking opportunities available at this event. Please note, however, that space is limited! To secure your spot at the Vancouver Convention Center, kindly register by completing this form by November 14.
- Virtual participation: For those unable to attend in-person, we invite you to join us via Webex. To register, please complete this Webex form. You will receive a Webex link to access the event upon successful registration.
Note: The event will be conducted in English, but participants will have the option to listen in French through simultaneous interpretation via Webex.
Why your organization should participate
- Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Participate in networking events
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner(s) involvement
Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service
- Networking event
- Pavilion/exhibit
- Seminar
Trade Commissioners from the Pacific Regional Office, along with partners from the trade ecosystem, will be available as part of the Export Café, to meet with participating companies to share information on how the Trade Commissioner Service can assist your company with exporting to and growing in CPTPP markets.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.
