Canada's Infrastructure Conference (CIC) 2026

Event type: Trade show

Date: November 9 to 10, 2026

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Venue: Sheraton Centre Hotel Toronto

Industry: Infrastructure, Professional services

Registration deadline: October 30, 2026

Who should apply:

Export-ready Canadian companies involved in P3 project development and delivery, including infrastructure engineering firms, financial institutions and construction companies seeking business opportunities in Canada and international markets.

Event description

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is supporting Canadian exporters at Canada’s Infrastructure Conference (CIC2026), the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships’ annual event and one of Canada’s leading forums for infrastructure development, public-private partnerships (P3s), and investment.

The conference brings together:

  • government decision-makers
  • infrastructure owners
  • developers
  • investors
  • consultants
  • contractors
  • industry leaders

Participants will discuss emerging opportunities, market trends and innovative approaches to delivering infrastructure projects.

Trade Commissioners from select international markets will be onsite during the conference.

Participating markets include:

  • Ecuador
  • Guatemala
  • Indonesia
  • Peru
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Thailand

 CIC2026 will also feature:

  • keynote presentations
  • panel discussions
  • workshops
  • breakout sessions with industry experts
  • a panel on trade diversification sponsored by Export Development Canada

These sessions will explore the most pressing issues shaping the future of infrastructure in Canada.

Registration

Interested companies can register directly for the event through the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships.

For more information on the TCS programming, contact Nafi-Louise Diagne (nafi-louise.diagne@international.gc.ca).

Benefits of participating

Trade Commissioners can help Canadian companies:

  • gain insights into infrastructure and public-private partnership (P3) opportunities
  • participate in business-to-business (B2B) meetings
  • connect with key decision-makers and contracting authorities
  • identify emerging opportunities
  • explore international partnerships
  • position themselves as trusted partners in global infrastructure development

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.
  • Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.

Contact us

Nafi-Louise Diagne

Trade Commissioner
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
nafi-louise.diagne@international.gc.ca

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