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SUMMARY:Hannover Messe 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in a Canada Trade Mission to Hannover Messe 2026. \n\n\nDates: April 20-24\, 2026 \n\n\nLocation: Hannover\, Germany \n\n\nSectors: \n\n\nAI\nAutomation/Robotics\nDefense\nDigital\n\n\nWhy Participate:\n• Showcase with Canada’s presence in the following halls: AI\, Automation/Robotics\, Defense\, Digital\n• Benefit from NGen leading the organizing of the Canada Trade Mission events\, exhibitor\, and visitor program \n\n\nFunding Support:\nInnovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI\, including economy airfare\, accommodations\, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal\, please click here. \n\n\n🗓️ Deadline for this mission is January 9th\, 2026 \nFor more information and to secure your spot\, please register through the official link: \n\n\nhttps://www.ngen.ca/hannover-messehttps://www.ngen.ca/hannover-messe \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Cara Squires\, the event lead\, via email or phone. \n\nCara Squires CITP®|FIBP®\nGlobal Trade Strategy Development Officer\n902-626-9533\nclsquires@gov.pe.ca
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/hannover-messe-april-20-24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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SUMMARY:BuildGreen Atlantic 2026
DESCRIPTION:BuildGreen Atlantic is a conference\, trade show and networking event that advances the design\, construction\, and operation of greener buildings in Atlantic Canada. \n\n\nBuildGreen Atlantic will be held at the Halifax Convention Centre on April 27 & 28\, 2026. The 27th will offer Pre-Conference Workshops & Building Tours of local high-performance facilities and will wrap up with an Opening Reception for delegates\, sponsors\, speakers\, and guests. The 28th focuses on the Conference & Tradeshow. \n\n\nBoth days will attract the green building sector\, including building owners\, architects\, engineers\, designers\, materials manufacturers\, trades professionals\, policy makers and students. The conference content is relevant to residential and ICI sectors and will highlight both new construction and retrofits. \n\n\nDates: April 27 & 28\, 2026 \n\n\nLocation: Halifax Convention Centre\, Halifax\, NS \n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\n\nTargeted Audience – Engage with decision-makers and influencers from all areas of the green building industry\, including architects\, builders\, contractors\, and sustainability professionals. This is an ideal opportunity to position your brand at the forefront of the movement toward sustainable construction.\nPrime Tradeshow Location – Benefit from 2.5 hours of concentrated tradeshow time\, allowing you to maximize your interactions and build meaningful connections. Our strategic scheduling ensures that delegates are motivated to visit your booth.\nExhibitor Benefits – Your investment of just $1\,200 includes a fully-equipped 10 x 10 tradeshow booth featuring one six ft. long draped table\, two chairs\, and backdrop curtains to enhance your display. Plus\, with wireless high-speed internet access and the option to promote power from Global Convention Services\, you’re set up for success.\nEnhanced Visibility – Participate in our Passport Program\, designed to ensure that delegates actively visit your booth. This will not only increase foot traffic but also encourage meaningful engagement with potential clients.\nNetworking Opportunities – Two full registrations for the conference are included\, so you can attend key sessions\, meet industry leaders\, and expand your professional network beyond the tradeshow floor.\n\n\nFunding Support:\nInnovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 40-60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI\, including economy airfare\, accommodations\, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal\, please click here. \n\n\nThe participation fee is $1\,200 per Booth \n\n\nFor more information and to register as an exhibitor\, please see the conference website: https://buildgreenatlantic.ca/exhibitors
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/buildgreen-atlantic-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:The NS Association of CBDCs\, in collaboration with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency\, invites export ready companies from Prince Edward Island to participate in a Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Barbados and other Eastern Caribbean markets. \n\n\nDates: May 10th – 15th\, 2026 \n\n\nLocations: Barbados and other Eastern Caribbean Islands\n(options include: Antigua and Barbuda\, Dominica\, Grenada\, St. Kitts and Nevis\, St. Lucia\, St. Vincent and the Grenadines) \n\n\nMission Key Sectors: \n\n\nAlternative Energy\nInfrastructure\nEducation\nProfessional Services\n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\n\nMeet potential partners and clients\, expand your network and uncover new opportunities to diversify your markets and grow your business in the Eastern Caribbean.\nCustomized individual meeting programs development by an experienced matchmaking team.\nMarket briefings\, facilitated ground transportation and logistical support.\nNetworking events and engagement with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in-market.\n\n\nThe participation fee is $750.\nThis covers in-market individualized meeting programs\, transportation\, and networking events. Participants are responsible for flights\, meals and accommodations. \n\n\n🗓️ Deadline for this mission is February 10th\, 2026. \n\n\nFor more information and to apply for this Business Mission\, click on the link below: \n\n\nhttps://atlantictrademission.com
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/trade-mission-to-barbados-may-10-15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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SUMMARY:Mexico ANTAD Show & Multi-Sector Trade Mission 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI\, in partnership with the The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)\, is recruiting export ready Island companies to co-exhibit in the Canada Pavilion at Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria Mexico (Expo ANTAD) taking place in Guadalajara\, Mexico from May 18-22\, 2026. \n\n\nDates: May 18-22\, 2026 \n\n\nLocation: Guadalajara\, Mexico \n\n\nExpo ANTAD (Asociación Nacional de Tiendas de Autoservicio y Departamentales\, which translates to the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores) and Alimentaria is Mexico’s largest retail-focused trade show. The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Mexico has coordinated a Canada Pavilion at this event for over a decade with participation from key Canada agri-food trade associations as well as Canadian provinces. The Expo is divided into two halls – the national hall where major retail organizations have their stands and the international hall where we can find many country pavilions. \n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\n\nAt the March 2025 edition of ANTAD\, the expo counted more than 1\,200 exhibitors and the event was attended by close to 47\,000 visitors from 67 countries.\nMexico’s major retailers\, convenience stores\, specialty stores\, and department store chains\, as well as a range of distributors have booths at the event with buyers onsite.\nGreat visibility for companies who are already present in the Mexican market and for new-to-market exporters.\nThe Trade Commissioner Service will again be offering pre-show webinars as well as on-site activities including a briefing\, market and retail tours and a group dinner\nFor an additional fee\, companies can have access to customized B2B meetings during the show organized by a seasoned consultant we have worked with for many years.\n\n\nAt the last edition of ANTAD in March 2025\, the Canada Pavilion showcased 21 Canadian exhibitors. Companies took part in a pre-event briefing and visits as well as a program of pre-arranged B2B meetings\, held in-person at the expo. The B2B program resulted in 258 coordinated meetings with Mexican retailers\, importers and/or distributors for the 21 Canadian companies\, an average of 12 meetings per company with their key targets. Exhibitors reported that their participation in Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria resulted in over 115 sales leads and potential projected sales of up to CAD$10.2 million. \n\n\nThe participation fee is $1150 for exhibiting and $862.59 for Multi-Sector Mission. \n\n\n🗓️ Deadline for this mission is March 2\, 2026 \n\n\nFor more information on this Business Mission please contact the event lead\, Jamie Blanchard. \n\n\nJamie Blanchard CITP®|FIBP®\nGlobal Trade Officer – Innovation PEI\njrblanchard@gov.pe.ca (902)368-4474 or (902)314-0749 cell
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/mexico-antad-show-multi-sector-trade-mission-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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SUMMARY:Multi-Sector Business Mission to Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI will lead a multi-sector business mission to Ireland on May 25- May 29\, 2026\, in support of trade opportunities in this region. The mission will consist of a business program of prearranged meetings between participating PEI companies/organizations with Ireland based companies/organizations. \n\n\nDates: May 25-29\, 2026 \n\n\nLocation: Dublin\, Ireland \n\n\nFocus sectors: \n\n\nInformation and Communications Technologies\nLife/Bio sciences\nAdvanced Manufacturing\nAerospace\nEducation\nProfessional Services\nFood and Beverage\nAgri Food and Seafood Processing\n\n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\n\nMatchmaker/consulting services\, development of customized business itineraries.\nMarket access to buyers\, distributors/agents\, technology partners\, investment capital\, labour.\nGround transportation services to and from all meetings.\nBusiness networking.\nTravel cost support on economy airfare\, accommodations and meals (40-60% by Innovation PEI).\n\n\n\nMission schedule: \n\n\nSunday\, May 24th – Arrive in market / Mission briefing\nMonday\, May 25th – Prearranged B2B meetings\nTuesday\, May 26th – Prearranged B2B meetings\nWednesday\, May 27th – Prearranged B2B meetings/ PEI Trade business Reception\nThursday\, May 28th – Prearranged B2B meetings\nFriday\, May 29th – Prearranged B2B meetings/ travel home\n\n\n\nFunding Support:\nInnovation PEI’s Export Trade Assistance can cover up to 40-60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI\, including economy airfare\, accommodations\, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal\, please click here. \n\n\nThe participation fee is $700 \n\n\n🗓️ Deadline for this mission is March 20\, 2026 \nClick here to download the Registration Form for this mission. \n\n\nFor more information on this Business Mission\, please contact Bonnie MacDonald\, Innovation PEI at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca or (902) 394 -5006
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/multi-sector-business-mission-to-ireland/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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SUMMARY:Seoul Food & Hotel 2026
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in the Seoul Food & Hotel 2026. \nDates: June 9-12\, 2026 \nLocation: Seoul\, South Korea \nWhy Participate: \n\nMarket opportunity: In 2023\, South Korea placed fourth among 22 Asia Pacific countries with an average gross income of US$25\,852. During 2023-2028\, the consumer market is forecast to expand by 11.3% in real terms. South Korea is a net importer of agri-food and seafood products. Canada exported Can$1.2 billion of agri-food and seafood products to South Korea in 2024. Beside commodity food products\, the packaged food market has been experiencing increase in the past 5 years. The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance as more consumers have become cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and beverages on their health and wellbeing. Among the major groups of consumer goods and services\, clothing and footwear\, hospitality services\, and food and non-alcoholic beverages saw the largest price increases in 2023. \nExport Market Diversification: Strengthen linkages between PEI and industry buyers from South Korea within the agri-food\, seafood and beverage sector\nFunding Support: Benefit from Innovation PEI’s provincial booth in the Canada Pavilion\n\nThe participation fee is $2\,000 CAD per company counter within PEI booth. \nDeadline of expression of interest: Feb. 28\, 2026 \nFor more information and to express your interest\, please contact Lannia Pan MacAleer via email or phone. \nLannia Pan MacAleer Trade Development Officer\, Global Trade Services 902-368-6208 lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/seoul-food-hotel-2026-june-9-12-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
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SUMMARY:2026 SEUS-CP Conference - Greenville\, South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI is seeking interest from export-ready PEI-based companies to participate in Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces Conference (SEUS-CP) in Greenville\, South Carolina\, from June 21-23\, 2026. \nDates: June 21-23\, 2026\nLocation: Greenville\, South Carolina \n\n\nMission Key Sectors: \n\nLife Sciences – Growth opportunities include innovative technologies in health\, agriculture\, and the environment\, with a focus on medical devices\, pharmaceuticals\, digital health\, biotech\, and R&D.\nAdvanced Energy – This sector addresses technologies and services that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of energy production\, management\, and consumption\, making them more secure\, clean\, reliable\, and affordable.\nMobility – From transportation infrastructure and vehicle manufacturing to mobility as a service (MaaS) and cross-cutting technologies\, this sector addresses sustainability and demand for flexibility and efficiency.\n\n\n\nWhy Participate: \n\nHigh-level networking and cross-border partnerships among small and medium-sized manufacturers\, distributors\, tech providers\, and procurement leaders from the Southeastern U.S. and Canadian provinces.\nAccess to beneficial panel discussions and insights into key sectors in the advanced energy\, mobility and life.\nTargeted B2B matchmaking\, which guarantees curated one-on-one meetings with high-level potential buyers and partners from leading global companies.\nHigh-level access to senior government delegations from all twelve SEUS-CP jurisdictions (six U.S. states and six Canadian provinces).\n\nDownload the 2026 SEUS-CP Flyer by clicking here. \nTo access Anchor Company websites\, profiles\, and buying needs\, please click here.\nAnchor firms are larger manufacturers\, service providers\, and research institutions that would benefit from meeting new suppliers and partners from the Southeastern United States and Canada. \nFunding Support: Innovation PEI’s Export Trade Assistance can cover up to 40-60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI\, including economy airfare\, accommodations\, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal\, please click here. \nRegistration fee for the event is $350 USD per person.\nThis includes meals\, networking receptions\, panel discussions\, and scheduled one-on-one B2B meetings. \nTo register please visit: https://seus-cp.com \nFor more information on this Business Mission\, please contact Bonnie MacDonald\, Innovation PEI at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca or (902) 394 -5006
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/2026-seus-cp-conference/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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