EU-Canada Business Summit 2024

12:30 – 13:00

Welcoming & Networking - Sponsored by Ricardo

13:00 – 13:05

Opening Keynotes

Sam Ayoub

President

Canada-Europe Economic Chamber – EU – Brussels

Mary Ng

Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business & Economic Development

Government of Canada - Ottawa

13:05 – 13:30

Introduction conversation on the EU-Canada Relationship

Ailish Campbell

Ambassador

Mission of Canada to the EU – Brussels

Interviewer

Melina Howard

Head of Operations

Mourant Governance Services - Luxembourg

13:30 – 14:15

Horizon Europe: Canada the ideal partner to the EU

14:15 – 15:00

Biosecurity, current and future challenges

15:00 - 15:30

Networking Break - Sponsored by Ricardo

15:30 – 16:15

Raw materials, how Canada is part of the solution for Europe

16:15 – 17:00

The impact of Agri-food Agri-tech, accelerating innovation for sustainable food system

17:00- 17:45

On stage exclusive interview

Louis-Robert Lemire

Vice-President Strategic Operations & Acquisitions

Stingray - Montréal

17:45 – 18:00

Closing Remarks

18:00 – 19:30

High Level Cocktail Reception

This is the perfect opportunity to get direct and privileged contacts with influential business leaders from Canada, the EU and the world. The Cocktail Reception will also take place at The Mission of Canada to the EU in Brussels.

The summit is a unique space for conversation on the cutting edge of Canada-Europe ties and the future of business relations. With the line-up of influential industry leaders and political decision-makers and a wide array of themes discussed, it's an environment rich in insight and a great opportunity for people to meet, network and brew up ideas.

Rosie Birchard

EU Journalist/Correspondent, Brussels

The EU-Canada Business Summit 2023 was, from my perspective, an unequivocal success in fostering the already strong ties and synergies between two influential regions, Europe and Canada. It stands as an event that not only promises inspirational discussions but also delivers concrete insights shared by industry leaders. Beyond that, it offers networking opportunities, putting you in the same room with influential decision-makers from North America and Europe, making it a truly remarkable and enriching experience.

Frederic John

Co-Founder & COO, D-Carbonize, Brussels

Thanks to the Canada-Europe Economic Chamber - EU and their EU-Canada Business Summit 2023 I had the chance to learn a lot more about Canada as a like-minded business partner for European SMEs. We will definitely share this knowledge with our members.

Stefan Moritz

Secretary General of European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME, Brussels

I participated in the panel exploring the huge potential for EU-Canada cooperation on addressing challenges in the area of raw materials for the green transition. A lively moderated discussion with stakeholders from business and finance entities, followed first by questions from a diverse audience including officials, business, academics and students, then by more informal exchanges. All within the frame of a smoothly organised event. To be recommended.

Javier Arregui Alvarez

Team Leader, European Commission DG TRADE, Brussels

An insightful event that brings together relevant stakeholders across key strategic sectors with a common interest in strengthening Canadian and EU trade and investment ties

Stephen Wilhelm

Director Strategy – Europe, EDC, London

Host or Publisher Canada-Europe Economic Chamber - EU