November 12–14, 2026
A Global Platform for Africa–Canada Trade Partnership, Women Entrepreneurship, Investment & Sustainable Growth.
Session 1
Keynote addresses on advancing women entrepreneurship through Africa–Canada trade frameworks.
Policy dialogue on removing barriers for women-led businesses in cross-border trade.
Connect with women entrepreneurs, investors, and trade officials.
Facilitated discussions on Canada–Africa trade opportunities and women-led enterprise development.
Session 2
Expert insights on current Africa–Canada trade agreements, tariffs, and market entry strategies.
Hands-on training for entrepreneurs on export readiness, compliance, and cross-border operations.
Delegates connect with trade experts, chambers of commerce, and government representatives.
Business pitches from women-led enterprises across agriculture, manufacturing, health products, and green economics.
Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings between entrepreneurs and investors.
Session 3
Exploring cutting-edge solutions in agriculture tech, health product manufacturing, and green economics.
Sector-specific workshops on processing, manufacturing, and increasing local content in trade.
Informal networking with sector experts and potential collaborators.
Selected entrepreneurs present investment-ready projects to a panel of Canadian and African investors.
Continued 1-on-1 investor–entrepreneur matchmaking.
Session 4
Speed networking and deal-making sessions across all priority sectors.
Formal announcements of new Africa–Canada trade partnerships and investment commitments.
Celebrating collaboration with food, music, and cultural exchange.
Strategic roadmap presentation for ongoing Africa–Canada trade initiatives and next steps.
Awards, acknowledgments, and official closing of CATIGS 2026.