Upcoming ICT programs and events
Connect2Canada – new internet program
The Government of Canada is offering growth-oriented Canadian companies a new Internet program that will enable innovative companies to deliver targeted presentations to potential business partners, and connect with interested parties. The website will be promoted by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in multiple markets across the U.S., and will showcase innovative Canadian companies from start-ups to medium sized organizations in IT & Communications, Biotechnology & Life Sciences and Renewable Energy & Cleantech. To apply, please visit www.connect2canada.com/innovationscan
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Jan. 28-31, 2014: Ontario Cloud & Telephony Mission to Miami & ITEXPO: 2 spots left (6 taken)
The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment invites you to be part of this Ontario trade mission to Miami and www.itexpo.com. The program would include turn-key exhibit space in the Ontario Pavilion (# 815) and value-added services such as databases, one-on-one meetings, promotion at the Ontario Business Reception and site visits. ITEXPO brings together 7,000 executives coming from companies of all sizes including service providers, carriers, enterprises, government, resellers, manufacturers, developers, and more. The mission will feature eight Ontario-based companies with technologies in sectors such as cloud, VoiP, unified communications, storage, security and smart grid. Early Bird Can $1,800. Deadline for Early Bird is September 31, 2013. Only first time participants in an Ontario mission to the U.S. are eligible for the ‘Early Bird’. Regular price Can $2,000. For details, please contact Mauricio Ospina@ontario.ca
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September 9-11, 2014: Super Ontario Wireless mission to CTIA (Las Vegas): 24 spaces available. APPLY NOW!
This year’s Ontario wireless mission to CTIA in May (www.ctiawireless.com) had 24 participating companies which gave our mission an 87% satisfaction rating. In 2014, CTIA’s Super Mobility Week will combine two separate CTIA events featuring the entire wireless ecosystem – Connected Heath and Home, M2M, content and networking technologies. About 50,000 to 60,000 people are expected and more than 1,000 exhibitors and 1,200 press and analysts worldwide. The fee includes EVERYTHING: turn key exhibit space within the Ontario pavilion as well as several value added benefits. The evaluation of the 2013 program was best summarized by one participating Ontario executive who said: “I would like to thank the Ontario Government for their continuous support of Ontario start ups [and established companies]. This mission and its arrangement was a clear example of that and I would like to thank Mauricio Ospina for the great outcome we received from the show”. Past participants have priority registration if applying with a first time participant. Deadline for “Early Bird” is December 31, 2013. Cost: $2,200 for first timers, regular price is $2,500. To apply, please contact Mauricio.Ospina@Ontario.ca
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August 12-14, 2014: Ontario Interactive Media mission to Siggraph (Vancouver): 16 spaces available. APPLY NOW!
For third year in a row, Ontario invites you to be part of the Ontario trade mission to Siggraph 2014 in VANVOUVER. The program is open to sixteen Ontario-based companies in the computer graphics and interactive technology sectors. The program includes turn key exhibit space within the Ontario pavilion as well as several value added benefits. The evaluation of the 2013 program was best summarized by one participating Ontario executive who said: “We secured a distribution agreement ($400,000) that will give us access to the US market”. Past participants have priority registration if applying with a first time participant. Cost: $2,200 for first timers, regular price is $2,500. To apply, please contact Mauricio.Ospina@Ontario.ca
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Sept. 23, 2013 Toronto: Asia Pacific Global Export Forum. Apply to meet with several Incoming Buyers from the region. DO NOT MISS IT…!
The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment (MEDTE) in partnership with OMAFRA, will hold the inaugural Asia Pacific Global Export Forum at the Westin Prince Hotel, Toronto. Referenced in the Ontario budget of May 2, the Forum is designed to inform Ontario companies of the important market opportunities in the Asia Pacific Region, encourage more companies to pursue these opportunities, and provide a forum for business mentoring. Approximately 500 participants are expected. DO NOT MISS IT…! Participation in the full-day program is free EXCEPT for the workshops and pre-arranged 1:1 meetings ($50.000 fee). The program includes:
Morning:
· Plenary featuring presentations by leading authorities on the Asia Pacific region such as Yuen Pao Woo, President & CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation; Jonathan Hausman, VP, Alternative Investments and Fixed Income Emerging Markets, Ontario Teachers; and Samuel Tumiwa, Deputy Regional Director, NA Office, Asian Development Bank (open to all registrants)
· Panel on government programs and services for SMEs (open to all registrants)
Afternoon:
· Break-out sessions focused on the market opportunities in the Automotive, Clean Tech, ICT, Infrastructure and Agri-Food sectors. Held in parallel, the workshops will feature presentations by Ontario SMES active in the region (by application).
· Pre-arranged 1:1 meetings with incoming buyers (by application)
· Country panels focusing on China, India, Japan and Korea, and Southeast Asia and Australia (consecutive panels: open to all registrants)
· Networking luncheon (open to all registrants)
· Business reception (open to all registrants)
To register: www.ontario.ca/asiapacificexportforum