Women-focused business delegations and events

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) organizes women-focused business delegations and events each year. The business delegations allow Canadian women-owned and women-led businesses to explore international opportunities, access supplier diversity opportunities and gain important market knowledge.

Focus on business women

For over 20 years, the TCS has taken hundreds of Canadian women entrepreneurs on women-focused business delegations around the world, this includes Brazil, Europe, Mexico and the United States. The TCS runs annual delegations and supports important women-focused events.  

TCS business delegations include on-the-ground support from, trade commissioners and our impressive network of partners, including the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC). 

Upcoming business delegations

Please stay tuned for news on upcoming women-focused business delegations.

Previous business delegations

• Go for the Greens Business Development Conference for Women 
  September 18–21, 2019, Orlando, Florida
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference and Business Fair
  June 23-27, 2019, Baltimore, Maryland

Why join a business delegation?

Our women-focused business delegations include:

• two information sessions via webinar
• welcome kit
• networking reception and opportunities
• matchmaking and business-to-business (B2B) meetings
• Canadian booth
• on-the-ground support from experienced trade commissioners

We  offer expert advice and support during and after each delegation.

Get ready for business delegations

Learn how to prepare for business delegations, and make the most of your experience.

Events

Join us and other business women at upcoming events:

• Annual CAMSC Diversity Procurement Fair
  Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council
  Held in Toronto every year in April
  This two-day event matches global corporations committed to diversity with Aboriginal and minority-owned businesses.
• Power the Economy
  WeConnect International in Canada National Conference
  Held in Toronto every year in October
  This event is for Canadian women-owned businesses that want to connect with multinational corporations and governments. Network with other women entrepreneurs, listen to inspiring speakers and take part in a corporate matchmaking session.
• WBE Canada Conference
  Held in Toronto every year in November
  WBE Canada’s annual conference brings together Canadian corporate and government leaders, procurement professionals and women-owned businesses.

Connect with Business Women in International Trade (BWIT)

Questions or need support

• Email the BWIT team: bwit@international.gc.ca

Join the conversation

• Connect with BWIT on LinkedIn
• Follow the conversation on Twitter: #BWIT or #womenexporters