Dual city AI and smart ports trade delegation to Singapore and Thailand

This is a dual city program not linked to an exhibition or conference. It is intended to provide a focussed program giving Canadian companies exposure to the port ecosystems in both Singapore and Thailand.

Canadian companies joining the trade delegation will be able to benefit from:

• market access: engage directly with key decision-makers in two of ASEAN’s most strategic port ecosystems
• partnership development: identify partners, clients, and collaborators
• market intelligence: gain insights into regional infrastructure priorities and procurement pipelines
• brand visibility: position your company within a curated group of Canadian innovators

The in-markets program will include: 

• targeted business-to-business (B2B) meetings
• site visits to port operators and digital infrastructure stakeholders
• ecosystem briefings with government and industry leaders
• company promotion session in front of curated audiences
• networking opportunities

Applicants must:

• have previously registered with Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
• be a Canadian-registered company
• offer commercially viable solutions aligned with the priority areas detailed above

Interested companies are invited to submit a brief expression of interest before the July 31 deadline. For next steps, please reach out to all 3 of the following contacts:

• andrew.threlfall@international.gc.ca   
• nicole.yap@international.gc.ca and
• chaiwap@international.gc.ca

• Participation is subject to a selection process.
• Selected companies will be informed by August 30, 2026 and will then receive further onboarding information.
• Travel, accommodation and personal costs for attending this Mission are to your company account. No funding is provided by TCS.
• Competitive CanExport funding applications are open until August 31, 2026. Limited spaces are available to ensure high-quality engagement during the delegation

• 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
• Meet key regulatory bodies
• Meet academic or research entities
• 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
• Compare your product/service with international competitors
• Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
• Receive mentoring and coaching

• Seminar / Pre-Event Briefing
• 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.
• Site visits
• Product pitch to select audiences