Joint trade delegation to Spain and Italy (ECOMONDO)
Date: November 4 to November 9, 2024
Venue: Embassy of Canada to Spain
Location: Madrid, Spain
Target Audience: Start-ups, large companies, research organisations and technology or service providers operating in the bioeconomy, biomass, biochemical, biomaterials, and green construction sectors interested in the Spanish and Italian markets.
Sector: Chemicals, Clean technologies, Forestry and wood products, Infrastructure, Oil and gas
Event description
Unlock Opportunities in the Spanish and Italian Bioeconomy Sectors: Join us for a joint trade delegation to Italy with a pre-conference in Spain.
This collaborative initiative offers organizations in the bioeconomy sector a unique opportunity to expand their global footprint. ECOMONDO, Italy's leading green and circular economy exhibition, is complemented by a matchmaking session in Spain focused on sustainability and environmental innovation.
You will gain access to a diverse network of professionals, businesses, and experts across Spain and Italy while exploring synergies and potential collaborations that transcend borders. This opportunity positions your organization at the forefront of international advancements in sustainable practices and bioeconomy technologies.
The bioeconomy is considered a strategic sector in Europe, focusing attention on the business-led initiatives and on public-private partnerships with innovation from both public and private players. Don't miss this chance to elevate your presence on the global stage!
Why ECOMONDO?
Europe's bio-based sector has a 700 billion EUR turnover and employs 3.6 million people. ECOMONDO is Europe's premier event for the green economy, featuring over 1,500 exhibitors from around the globe with potential Italian and international buyers.
ECOMONDO is a pivotal platform where industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers meet to explore solutions in waste and water management, air pollution control, environmental monitoring, and the bioeconomy. Participate in discussions with European and international institutions to foster the adoption of green technologies through supportive policies, funding, and investment opportunities. The conference includes a lineup of seminars, workshops, and events that delve deep into technological advancements, regulatory landscapes, and market trends.
Why Spain?
Spain, like Canada, faces similar environmental challenges and shares a commitment to sustainable resource management. Collaborating with Spanish counterparts can lead to mutually beneficial outcomes and contribute to the global effort towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly future.
Our pre-conference matchmaking session in Spain will provide a unique platform that will bring together professionals, academics, businesses, and organizations in the environmental and bioeconomy sectors. As a Canadian company at the forefront of sustainable practices, innovation, and technology, your presence at this matchmaking session will not only showcase your expertise but also open doors to potential collaborations and partnerships.
Register to attend
Register now to participate in this free event.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service will help you discover market opportunities in these large two European markets, walk you through the market and the mission prior to the event and identify potential buyers and distributors through a match-making program during the event.
Agenda: Canadian delegation to ECOMONDO with pre-conference in Spain
Pre-conference in Spain: November 4, 2024
Morning session
- 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM: Registration
- 9:30 AM to 9:40 AM: Welcome remarks
- Representative of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
- 9:40 AM to 10:00 AM: Institutional presentation, Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
- 10:00 AM to 10:20 AM: Institutional presentation, Bioplat
- 10:20 AM to 11:00 AM: Coffee break
Midday session
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Matchmaking session
- Format: Pre-arranged business-to-business (B2B) meetings
- Participants: Canadian and Spanish companies, research organisations, and other stakeholders.
- 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Networking lunch
- Afternoon, November 4: Transfer to Rimini, Italy
Session in Italy on the sidelines of ECOMONDO: November 5 to 7, 2024, Rimini
Over the course of the trade show and conference, Canadian delegates can walk the show, register to several workshops according to their specific interests while one afternoon will be dedicated to pre-arranged meeting according to the following schedule:
Afternoon session
- 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM: Registration
- 2:30 PM to 2:40 PM: Welcome remarks
- Representative of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
- 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM: Institutional presentation, Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
- 3:00 PM to 3:20 PM: Institutional presentation, TBC
- 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM: Coffee break
Late afternoon session
- 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Matchmaking session
- Format: Pre-arranged B2B meetings
- Participants: Canadian and Italian companies, research organisations, and other stakeholders.
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Networking session
Main contacts
- Patrizia Giuliotti (patrizia.giuliotti@international.gc.ca)
- Eugenia Pérez (eugenia.perezpena@international.gc.ca)
Why your organization should participate
- Attract foreign students, inform parents and school counsellors
- Compare your product/service with international competitors
- Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Increase visibility of your product or service
- Meet academic or research entities
- Meet foreign education institutions and/or organizations
- Meet innovation collaborators or industrial R&D partners
- Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
- Meet key regulatory bodies
- Participate in networking events
- Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
- Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner(s) involvement
Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service
- Business-to-business meetings
- Networking event
- Product pitch to select audiences
- Seminar
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.