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Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to the 2026 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF)

October 14 - October 16

Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in an Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to the 2026 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) in Panama City, Panama, Oct. 14-16, 2026. This mission is coordinated by the Environmental Services Association Maritimes (ESAM) with the Support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

Dates: Oct. 14-16, 2026

Location: Panama City, Panama

In 2026, CREF comes to Panama City for the first time. As the logistics and finance hub of Latin America, Panama puts CREF at the geographic center of Caribbean and Central American energy investment. Expect actionable insights and strategies for accelerating the Caribbean’s energy transition, now from the regional hub of Panama City.

Mission Key Sectors:

  • Renewable Energy
  • Clean Technology
  • Ocean Tech
  • Infrastructure
  • Energy Storage Solutions
  • Energy Efficiency & Savings Solutions
  • Energy Demand Management and Software
  • Smart Meters
  • AI Driven Solutions

Why Participate:

  • Engage in 1-on-1 B2B meetings with industry leaders in the Caribbean Landscape curated to meet your business development goals.
  • Explore the latest regulatory developments, renewable energy trends, impact financing models, and opportunities for cross‑border energy interconnection.
  • Participate in country showcases, the Women in Renewable Energy Luncheon, and the Island Resilience Action Challenge.
  • Access to exclusive delegation-targeted private networking dinner/reception sponsored by the Government of Canada.
  • Dedicated Atlantic Canadian Secretariat meeting room.
  • Team supported conference booth where you can showcase your marketing materials.
  • Private presentations with highly sought after prospects which in the past included:
    • Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
    • InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB)
    • World Bank Group (WBG)
    • The Caribbean Climate Start Accelerator

In 2025, over 140 B2B custom meetings were organized for the 11 delegate companies that attended. 100% of delegates reported that this was a valuable event and would attend again in 2026. As a result of delegate meetings in CREF 2025, 41 high prospect meetings were conservatively projected to yield $2,925,000 in new business and delegates were introduced to new projects totaling $116 million, that they will be submitting/have submitted proposals for.

Funding Support:
Innovation PEI’s Export Trade Assistance can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI. Please submit an application prior to booking any flights or hotels. For detailed information, please click here.

🗓️ Deadline for this mission is June 12, 2026

For more information and to express your interest, please contact Lannia Pan MacAleer via email or phone.

Lannia Pan MacAleer
Trade Development Officer, Global Trade Services
902-368-6208
lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca

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