SMART Growth International Business Expo 2024 - Calgary Alberta

SMART Growth International Business Expo 2024 - Calgary Alberta

Through the SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPO, business communities from Western Canada, the USA, Africa, and the Caribbean converge in Calgary with the goal of exchanging ideas and conducting business. The event aims to provide a platform for showcasing Canadian businesses, facilitating information exchange, and fostering collaboration. The Expo's theme, SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, enables participants from around the globe to engage in discussions about innovative ideas, potential solutions, and the formation of new commercial partnerships and collaborative ventures. Entrepreneurs and representatives from various industries including security, science, media, manufacturing, agribusiness, aerospace, mining, oil and gas, retail, technology, art, transportation, and tourism will have the opportunity to participate in and witness a diverse array of activities designed to leave a lasting impression. The SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPO seeks to promote the exchange of cultures, thereby enhancing participants' understanding of global interconnections and facilitating more effective business interactions.The Expo provides a unique platform for showcasing goods and services and fostering a deeper understanding of trade opportunities with African and Caribbean countries. By bringing together businesspeople from diverse nations in one location, the SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPO creates opportunities for Western Canadian entrepreneurs, international business leaders, and all attendees to engage in a truly unique and impactful event.

Meet the Speakers, Panelists and Moderators

READ THEIR FULL BIOS here... stay tuned for more updates

Thank you for coming!

Organizations and Service Providers at the Expo

Export Development Canada (EDC)

Offers financial solutions and expertise to help Canadian companies grow and succeed internationally.

Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)

Focuses on supplier diversity and economic growth for Aboriginal and minority businesses.

Bailey Brown, The Franchise Agency

Specializes in franchise development and growth strategies.

Protexxa

Offers cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from digital threats.

Global Affairs Canada

Manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, promoting international trade and providing consular support.

Melcome Homes

A leading provider of housing solutions and real estate services.

Calgary Economic Development

Supports economic development and diversification in Calgary.

Management MXL

Provides management consulting services to enhance business operations and performance.

Innovate Calgary

Provides resources and support for startups and innovative businesses.

Procurement Canada

Facilitates procurement and contracting for government projects.

Engage Global Health

Focuses on global health initiatives and partnerships.

    • A place with endless possibilities to do business with the Western region of Canada

    • A place where entrepreneurs, decision makers, bankers, investors, innovators gather to talk and do business

    • A place where traditional and innovation fields will be brought together, to connect create new ideas and share

    • Even before the Expo begins, an online platform for sharing about business in Western Canada

  • BCW’S SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPO is an event that brings together entrepreneurs from Africa and the Caribbean countries to meet with the entrepreneurs from North America right here in Calgary, in the goal of exploring possibilities of doing business on a global scale.

    • To contribute to the Canada western region economic grow

    • To educate and serve as a bridge between decision makers, financial institutions, companies, international organizations, and entrepreneurs.

    • To facilitate exchanges between new markets and western Canada

    • Bringing together traditional and innovation sectors

    • Bringing together entrepreneurs from the Caribbean and African countries with entrepreneurs from the western region

    • Expanding domestic and overseas investment

    • Positioning Western Canada to African growing economy

    • Connecting regional economies and small and medium enterprises mostly Black businesses

    • Discovering the culture and the beauty of the Calgary city and surrounding areas

Calgary, Alberta Canada

It is the largest city in Alberta and the largest metro area within the three Prairie Provinces region. Calgary's economy includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health and wellness, retail, and tourism sectors. The Calgary Metropolitan Region is home to Canada's second-largest number of corporate head offices among the country's 800 largest corporations.

Come for the Business

Stay for the Beauty

  • Guest Check-in, Registration

  • Vendor Expo Showcase

    Power Networking

    Welcome and Opening

    Breakfast

    Land Acknowledgement

    Introduction of the Officials

    Opening Remarks

    Morning Keynote

    Government Greeting

    Panel with Q&A (S ) Security~Sciences~Services~Solar

    Lunch Break/Entertainment/Networking

    Panel (M) Media~Manufacturing~Mining~Medicine

    B2B Smart Growth Networking

    Afternoon Keynote with Q&A

    Close out Day One

    Business After Business VIP Reception (Invitation Only)

  • Vendor Expo Showcase

    Power Networking

    Welcome and Opening

    Breakfast

    Land Acknowledgement

    Introduction of the Officials

    Opening Remarks

    Morning Keynote

    Government Greeting (Federal/Provincial)

    Panel (A) Agribusiness~Aerospace~Art

    Lunch Break/Entertainment/Networking

    Midday Speaker

    Panel (T) Technology~Transportation~Tourism

    Keynote w/Q&A

    Presentation Retail: Fashion, Beauty, Food, Fitness

    Expo Closeout

EXPO AGENDA

June 26. June 27. June 28

Thank you to our Funder, Sponsors and Partners

Contact for Expo Info

Thank you for your interest - To be considered as a Sponsor for the 2024 Smart Grow International Business Expo. To purchase a Exhibition Table or to Attend the EXPO

Please Contact:
jeanne.lehman@bcwinaction.ca

If you are outside of Canada, please contact

info@bcwinaction.ca