Havana International Fair (FIHAV) 2025

Event type: Trade show

Date: November 24 to 29, 2025

Location: Havana, Cuba

Venue: EXPOCUBA Fairgrounds

Industry: Multiple industries

Registration deadline: October 15, 2025

Who should apply: Canadian companies seeking to identify, maintain or expand partners in Cuba

Event description

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will coordinate a Canada Pavilion at FIHAV 2025, the largest multi-sector trade fair in Cuba and the Caribbean. The pavilion will showcase Canadian innovation while connecting participating companies with key Cuban stakeholders.

Canada is Cuba’s third-largest trading partner and leading source of tourists. highlighting the strong economic relationship between the two countries. The TCS program will build on this foundation by helping Canadian exporters strengthen their market presence through:

  • curated B2B meetings
  • exclusive networking activities
  • introductions to potential partners
  • distributors, and local authorities

To confirm your participation in the TCS program or for more information, contact the TCS in Havana.

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Participate in networking events
  • Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service
  • Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
  • Receive mentoring and coaching

How the program works

  • Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
  • Pavilion/exhibit: Showcase your company at the Canada Pavillion where your organization can have a booth located in a high-traffic area.
  • Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.

Testimonials

Always be grateful for the help the TCS gives us and the facilities they offer to support us. Also congratulate the TCS team for the organization and planning of the fair, always making our job easier. 

Milka Pila Galvez, Representative-Cuba Office, Serena Trading Inc.

The objectives of FIHAV 2023 were successfully achieved, as we exchanged ideas with Canadian businesspeople at the pavilion and explored potential opportunities for collaboration. In addition to holding scheduled meetings with Cuban companies and private sector, it is important to highlight the valuable support of the embassy staff, whose efforts were instrumental in reaching these goals.

Sochi Cabarcos, Representative-Cuba Office, GALAX INC.

During the fair we consolidate current businesses, we maintain our interest in increasing business with new clients. We were able to identify new horizons with tourism sector. We hope to do business with this client next year.

Ariel Gonzalez Casas, International Sales, Mansour Group Inc.

Contact us

Philippe Armengau

Trade Commissioner
Havana, Cuba
havantd@international.gc.ca

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