November 12–14, 2026

CATIGS 2026 Agenda

A Global Platform for Africa–Canada Trade Partnership, Women Entrepreneurship, Investment & Sustainable Growth.

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Session 1

The Future of Africa–Canada Trade Partnership for Women Entrepreneurship

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Opening Plenary — Women in Trade

Keynote addresses on advancing women entrepreneurship through Africa–Canada trade frameworks.

10:30 - 12:00 PM

Market Access & Trade Policy

Policy dialogue on removing barriers for women-led businesses in cross-border trade.

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Connect with women entrepreneurs, investors, and trade officials.

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Trade Partnership Roundtables

Facilitated discussions on Canada–Africa trade opportunities and women-led enterprise development.

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Session 2

Unlocking Opportunities Under Africa and Canada African Trade Relations — Expert Readiness Workshop

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Trade Relations Overview

Expert insights on current Africa–Canada trade agreements, tariffs, and market entry strategies.

10:30 - 12:00 PM

Expert Readiness Workshop

Hands-on training for entrepreneurs on export readiness, compliance, and cross-border operations.

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Delegates connect with trade experts, chambers of commerce, and government representatives.

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Investment & Innovation Showcase

Business pitches from women-led enterprises across agriculture, manufacturing, health products, and green economics.

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Deal Rooms Open

Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings between entrepreneurs and investors.

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Session 3

Investment, Innovation and Value Addition

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Innovation in Trade

Exploring cutting-edge solutions in agriculture tech, health product manufacturing, and green economics.

10:30 - 12:00 PM

Value Addition Workshops

Sector-specific workshops on processing, manufacturing, and increasing local content in trade.

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Informal networking with sector experts and potential collaborators.

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Investor Pitch Sessions

Selected entrepreneurs present investment-ready projects to a panel of Canadian and African investors.

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Deal Rooms Open

Continued 1-on-1 investor–entrepreneur matchmaking.

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Session 4

Deal Making and Future Collaborations

9:00 - 11:00 AM

B2B Matchmaking Marathon

Speed networking and deal-making sessions across all priority sectors.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Partnership Signings

Formal announcements of new Africa–Canada trade partnerships and investment commitments.

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Closing Lunch & Cultural Exchange

Celebrating collaboration with food, music, and cultural exchange.

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Future Collaboration Roadmap

Strategic roadmap presentation for ongoing Africa–Canada trade initiatives and next steps.

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

Awards, acknowledgments, and official closing of CATIGS 2026.

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