Upcoming Trade Events
B2B meetings with Accenture, Hitachi, Mizuho Financial Group, NTT Data & Sierra Systems, SMBC Group, World Bank/IFC
November 18 in Toronto
Details: Ontario technology companies are invited to apply to the Ontario AI & SaaS Global Sourcing Program. The global sourcing program provides Ontario companies with exclusive access to major international buyers who are seeking to source technology from innovative information and communications technology (ICT) businesses. The program includes a morning seminar with market presentations from international buyers, as well as customized B2B meetings between the international buyers and Ontario companies in the afternoon. Incoming buyers include Accenture, Hitachi, Mizuho Financial Group, NTT Data & Sierra Systems, SMBC Group, and World Bank/IFC. The buyers are interested in cyber security, ehealth, logistics, cloud, fintech, business intelligence, analytics/data science and other leading-edge technologies in AI and SaaS. Review the attached buyers’ profiles and apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/69HQ8PM (buyers will select Ontario companies based on your 100 words company profile. Please ensure you use a proper profile).
5th annual Canadian FinTech & AI Awards
November 18 in Toronto
Details: The Canadian FinTech & AI Awards Gala Dinner takes place November 18, 2019 and is an annual celebration and recognition of Canadian innovation and innovators in financial technology and artificial intelligence. The Awards bring in over 2,000 executives in banking, finance, technology, law, accounting, innovation and regulation for a networking reception and 650 for a Black tie gala Awards dinner. Partners include Canadian Bankers Association, Scotiabank, HSBC, CIBC, ICICI Bank, and Visa. Judges include BNP Paribas, LG, Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, DBS Bank, Rolls-Royce, and many more. Tickets and more information at fintechawards.org
Ontario Export Business Mission to Cybertech Israel 2020
January 27 – 30
Details: The Ministry is organizing a mission to Cybertech Israel, a world-renowned event in the cybersecurity sector providing an unparalleled platform for companies, governmental institutions, and organizations from all over the world to maintain and develop technological partnerships and display their latest solutions at the forefront of global innovation. The Israeli cybersecurity sector is worth half a billion dollars annually, second only to the United States, and many leading multinational corporations have established R&D facilities in Israel to develop security solutions for the global market. Attending Cybertech Israel as part of an Ontario delegation represents an excellent opportunity for Ontario companies active in the cybersecurity sector. The event provides access to key players in Israel and other international markets including new customers and potential technological partners. The mission package includes turn-key solutions including fully equipped space with individual company signage within the Ontario pavilion, a sector/industry briefing, B2B meetings and a networking reception organized in collaboration with the Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv – Registration fee $2,250.
If you are interested in participating in the mission, please contact: Philipp.Kornitzky@ontario.ca, Tel. (416) 428-2569.