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
Date - March 2-5, 2026
Location - 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.
MWC provides an excellent showcase of Ontario mobile technology products, and solutions and provides companies with key opportunities to build business partnerships in the European market, with the intention of unlocking new export markets in Europe and increasing exports for Ontario companies already active in the markets.
Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply now.
For more information, please contact Giloyan, Arman at Arman.Giloyan3@ontario.ca
Date - March 8-11, 2026
Location - Peru
The Ontario Emergency Technologies Mission to Peru is a high-impact international business development initiative designed to connect Ontario-based companies offering emergency response, disaster resilience, and public safety technologies with key buyers, partners, military and government stakeholders in Peru.
This business mission will serve as a strategic platform for Ontario firms to enter or expand in the Peruvian market, accelerating market access, establishing commercial relationships, and generating export opportunities in a sector with long-term demand and social impact.
Register now. For more information, please contact Ortiz, Cinthya at Cinthya.Ortiz@ontario.ca
Date - March 10-12, 2026
Location - Nuremberg
Embedded World 2026 will gather professionals from across the embedded systems industry to explore the latest developments in embedded technology. Attendees will experience a mix of exhibitions, high-level conferences, and specialized workshops on emerging trends such as edge computing, AI integration, and secure IoT applications.
With individual kiosks and tailored programming designed to maximize exposure, the mission offers a focused platform for export-ready companies.
Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now.
For more information, please contact Giloyan, Arman at Arman.Giloyan3@ontario.ca
Date - March 10-14, 2026
Location - Expo South, Chennai, India
The Government of Ontario will present an insightful overview of India’s smart manufacturing landscape and highlight how Ontario-based companies may contribute to, and benefit from, this evolution. Technologies in high demand among Indian manufacturers and system integrators include: industrial IoT, AI-powered automation, robotics and collaborative robots, smart sensors and edge computing, digital twins and simulation software, cybersecurity for industrial systems, and cloud-based MES and ERP platforms.
India’s strategic push toward smart manufacturing aims to boost production efficiency and quality, reduce costs and lead times, enhance customer experience, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
For more information, please contact Mao, Tracy at Tracy.Mao@ontario.ca
Date - March 11-13, 2026
Location - Seoul, South Korea & Tokyo, Japan
The Government of Ontario is organizing a Battery Business Mission to InterBattery Korea in Seoul, South Korea (March 11-13, 2026). InterBattery is Korea’s largest battery exhibition showcasing various new products and technologies related to the battery industry. InterBattery Korea is organized by the Korea Battery Industry Association and KOTRA (Korea Trade Promotion Corporation), and will be held at COEX Center in Seoul, Korea. InterBattery Korea focuses on battery components and materials, manufacturing equipment, test and measurement equipment, and EV battery technology.
Ontario companies interested in exploring Korean and Japanese markets for battery and electric vehicles can showcase their products, services and technologies at InterBattery. Mission participants interested in business development opportunities in Japan will be invited to join an outreach program to Tokyo.
For more information, please contact Ip, Stephen at Stephen.Ip@ontario.ca
Date - March 16-20, 2026
Location - Chile
The Government of Ontario, in collaboration with the Canadian Embassy in Chile, is organizing an exploratory Information Communication Technologies Export Business Mission to Chile. With an evolving ICT landscape and strong public and private sector interest in digital transformation, Chile presents compelling opportunities across sectors including mining, energy, and smart infrastructure. Subsectors of interest are cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Mission delegates will benefit from exclusive promotion at the Cybersecurity Bank and Government forum - a targeted event for industry leaders in technology, a customized B2B matchmaking program, a series of market/sector information sessions as well as networking opportunities. Participating in this mission is an opportunity to showcase Ontario’s competitive advantage in the ICT sector to a variety of industries across Chile.
For more information, please contact Ospina, Mauricioat at Mauricio.Ospina@ontario.ca
Date - March 17-19, 2026
Location - Japan
The Government of Ontario is organizing a Cleantech Export Business Mission to Japan Smart Energy Week 2026. JAPAN SMART ENERGY WEEK will take place at Tokyo Big Sight from March 17 - 19, 2026. Japan Smart Energy Week is one of the largest exhibitions dedicated to renewable and smart energy technologies. It serves as a major hub for networking, business development, and discovering cutting-edge solutions aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. With over 1,600 exhibitors and nearly 70,000 visitors expected, the event provides direct access to decision-makers, engineers, researchers, and government officials from across the energy sector.
For more information, please contact Ip, Stephen at Stephen.Ip@ontario.ca
Date - May 4-5, 2026
Location - Basel, Switzerland
The Swiss Biotech Day in Basel, Switzerland is a two-day event on May 4 and 5, 2026. It is one of the leading biotechnology conferences in Europe. The event hosts over 3,00 participants from 49 nations, mostly life sciences (LS) experts and executives.
The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Switzerland will join the Global Village at Swiss Biotech Day, recruiting a delegation of Canadian biotech companies to participate in the event.
Register to participate in the preparatory webinar and main event here. For further information on engagement, sponsors, and TCS support at Swiss Biotech Day, contact Michael Schindele.
Date - May 4-7, 2026
Location - Munich, Germany
Unleash your export potential by joining Ontario’s Export Business Mission to IFAT 2026. IFAT Munich is the world’s largest and leading environmental technology trade fair held every two years. The trade show presents solutions for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management as well as strategies to make maximum use of resources and to close raw material cycles. In 2024, the event had 2,984 exhibitors from 59 countries and regions and 119,000 visitors from 155 countries and regions.
Optional Business to Business Program to be held after with the IFAT program.
Spots are imited. register now.
For more information, please contact Patel, Lindsay at Lindsay.Patel@ontario.ca.
Date - May 11-12, 2026
Location - Hong Kong
Positioned as Asia’s premier event on health innovation and investment, the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) jointly organised by the Hong Kong Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council bring together all stakeholders – from policymakers to healthcare experts to renowned academia and influential business leaders, together with key industry players, innovative start-ups, and investors from around the world to exchange insights, explore opportunities and collaborate on the diverse and dynamic healthcare sector.
The 5th edition in 2025 featured over 80 internationally renowned speakers and attracted more than 2,900 participants from 42 countries and regions, including a 30 pax Canadian delegation.
As an integral part of ASGH, the Deal-Making platform allows entrepreneurs and investors to connect with each other head of the event and pre-arrange onsite one-on-one meetings.
Complimentary passes (worth USD 835) are available on a first come first serve basis for Canadian companies. Interested parties please contact Martin So, Marketing Manager, HKTDC Toronto at martin.ch.so@hktdc.org.
The HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair provides industry players with the ideal platform to update themselves on the latest development and forge strong connections within the medical products field.
The fair will be ideal for companies with products that are seeking distributors/buyers. The 2025 edition of the fair featured 300 exhibitors and attracted some 13,000 buyers from 60 countries & regions.
The Trade Commissioner Services will organize a Canadian Pavilion at the Medical Fair. Successful applicants admitted by TCS will be entitled to:
- Tailored pre-market briefing
- Market intelligence and strategic insights
- Curated B2B meetings and visibility at the Canada Pavilion
- Pitching opportunities at industry forums at HKIMHF or ASGH
- Complimentary access to conferences and networking opportunities at HKIMHF and ASGH
- Site visits to leading healthcare and innovation institutions
To apply for the programme, please contact Jaclyn Chan, Trade Commissioner responsible for Life Sciences at the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong at Jaclyn.Chan@international.gc.ca before March 6th, 2026 (23:59 EST).