Trade Missions and Events
Select Trade Missions for Markham Businesses
Trade Missions and Events - Government of Canada
International Trade Program and Events - Government of Ontario
Dates - September 14 to 17, 2026
Location - Paris, France
Big Data & AI Paris is one of Europe’s leading events focused on artificial intelligence, data technologies, cloud computing, and enterprise digital transformation. Held annually in Paris, the event attracts more than 20,000 participants and over 350 exhibitors, including senior decision-makers from sectors such as finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, transportation, energy, retail, and government. The show serves as a major European marketplace for commercial AI solutions, data platforms, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics, and provides direct access to buyers, innovation partners, and public-sector stakeholders driving AI adoption across the EU.
The Ontario AI & Big Data Export Business Mission to Big Data & AI Paris will support Ontario companies in accessing European customers and partners through participation in the event’s exhibition space and curated business-to-business meetings.
Dates - September 30 to October 9, 2026
Location - Tokyo, Japan and Gyeryondae, Korea
The Government of Ontario is leading a Defence Business Mission to SEECAT Japan (September 30 – October 2, 2026) in Tokyo, Japan, and Outreach Defence Mission to KADEX Korea (October 7-10, 2026) in Gyeryongdae, South Korea. Ontario companies have a choice to select the mission to SEECAT Japan and/or the outreach mission to KADEX Korea.
For more information, please contact Stephen Ip at Stephen.Ip@ontario.ca
Dates - November 2 to 5, 2026
Location - Seoul, South Korea
The Trade Commissioner Service is now accepting applications for the Canadian Physical AI R&D Partnering Delegation to South Korea. This program will support selected companies and institutions to explore collaboration and business opportunities in Korea’s dynamic AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Eligible Canadian SMEs may receive financial support through the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP), covering up to 50% of eligible travel-related expenses, including airfare and accommodation.
Participation is competitive, and subject to a selection process.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Dates - March 1 to 4, 2026
Location - Barcelona, Spain
The Government of Ontario continues to support Ontario businesses in expanding globally through targeted export business missions. Companies are invited to participate in the Ontario ICT export business mission to MWC 2027 in Barcelona, Spain.
MWC Barcelona is the world’s largest and most influential annual exhibition for the mobile technology and connectivity industry with over 109,000 visitors from 205 countries and territories and over 2,900 exhibitors.
For more information, please contact Arman Giloyan at Arman.Giloyan3@ontario.ca
Dates - August 31 to September 4, 2026
Location - Taipei, Taiwan
Joining the Ontario mission to 2026 SEMICON Taiwan represents an excellent opportunity for innovative Ontario companies with leading-edge semiconductor and relevant high-tech products, solutions and/or services interested in Taiwan and Asia Pacific markets. Government of Ontario and the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei will host an “Ontario/Canada Booth” at SEMICON Taiwan which provides a unique platform and unrivaled visibility to access potential clients, investors and business partners from Taiwan and the broader Asia Pacific Region.
SEMICON Taiwan is heavily focused on key themes that drive the industry trends such as Smart Manufacturing, Materials Innovation, Quantum, Smart Mobility, Auto Chips, Semiconductor Cybersecurity etc. SEMICON Taiwan is not just a platform that connects Taiwan and global microelectronics ecosystems but also a bridge that facilitates smooth collaboration between the industry, governments, academia, and research institutions.
Application deadline: July 3, 2026