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Event Details
Mississauga Convention Centre
75 Derry Road West
Mississauga, ON L5W 1G3
Event Overview
Global markets are changing fast, and Canadian businesses must be ready to compete, expand, and lead internationally. Join the Mississauga Board of Trade for the inaugural Mississauga International Trade Summit 2026 - a high-energy, high-impact business forum bringing together global trade leaders, exporters, industry experts, and decision-makers for one powerful day of insight, strategy, and connection.
Hosted in Mississauga, home to Toronto Pearson International Airport and one of Canada’s largest trade corridors, this summit is designed to help businesses unlock new international opportunities, navigate global markets with confidence, and build the connections needed to grow beyond borders in a city that is a powerhouse for international commerce, logistics, manufacturing, technology, and innovation.
Event Overview
Registration, Trade Show & Breakfast
Opening Keynote
Regional Trade Sessions
- Indo-Pacific: Trade Talk & Panel Discussion
- Gulf States: Trade Talk & Panel Discussion
- South America: Trade Talk & Panel Discussion
Buffet Lunch
Industry & Regional Trade Sessions
- Manufacturers & Exporters: Trade Talk & Panel Discussion
- North America: Trade Talk & Panel Discussion
Cocktail Reception
Event Concludes
| Time | Event |
| 8:00 AM | Registration Opens |
| 8:00–9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast & Trade Show |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks and Keynote |
| 9:50–10:15 AM | 1st Trade Talk – Indo-Pacific |
| 10:20–11:00 AM | 1st Panel – Indo-Pacific |
| 11:05–11:30 AM | 2nd Trade Talk – Gulf States |
| 11:35 AM–12:15 PM | 2nd Panel – Gulf States |
| 12:20–12:45 PM | 3rd Trade Talk – South America |
| 12:50–1:30 PM | 3rd Panel – South America |
| 1:30–2:30 PM | Buffet Lunch |
| 2:30–2:35 PM | Move to Conference Room |
| 2:35–3:00 PM | 4th Trade Talk – CME |
| 3:05–3:45 PM | 4th Panel – Europe |
| 3:50–4:15 PM | 5th Trade Talk – North America |
| 4:20–5:00 PM | 5th Panel – North America |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception |
| 6:00 PM | Event Ends |
Speakers
Peter Hawkins, Co-owner, MELLOHAWK Logistics
Dean Wood, Founder & Visionary Leader, BorderWorx
Youssef Aboudayya, Strategic-Partner, Schooley Mitchell
Dave Archer, Founder, Can-Mex
Emmanuel Kamarianakis,
Leonardo Enge, Brazil's Deputy Consul General, Toronto
Andrés Triviño, President, Canada-Colombia Chamber of Investment and Trade
David Dienesch, CEO AND Chief Agent for Allianz Trade in Canada
Dr. Andreea Ciologariu, Co-Founder, AX Institute
Jia Junaid, Managing Partner, Lexaltico
Julie Nguyen, Chair, Canada-ASEAN Initiatives, York University
Christine Nakamura, Vice President, Central Canada Office of Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Carl Jones, Head of Aviation Business Development, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Eric Szustak, President and CEO, Canadian Polish Business Association
Karolina Konicarova, Consulate General of the Czech Republic
Brij Bali, Executive Director (Canada), UAE Corporate Group
Omar Alrayiss, Chief Executive Officer, Hatch Group
Victor Rosales, President, CUSMEX
Eyad Qudsi, Middle East and Africa Area Lead, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Purchasing Tickets
Event Sponsors
Event Notes
Credit card payments:
Online registrations will be processed automatically. All other registrations will be processed as they are received, and receipts will be e-mailed to the registrant.
Refunds:
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the event.
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Attendees
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Justin Donofrio | Allianz Trade |
| (Allianz Trade) | Allianz Trade |
| Bassel Chehayeb | Canada FMCG Solutions |
| Joseph Wakeim | Canada FMCG Solutions |
| Badar Shamin | Generation PMC |
| (Generation PMC) | Generation PMC |
| Jad Boulos | Lift North America |
| Craig MacAdam | Lift North America |
| Syed Asif Abbas | Habib Canadian Bank |
| Carol Kotacka | Ryelle Strategy Group |
| Tim Chugh | EPIC Training |
| Luis Navarrete | EPIC Training |
| Julien Baudry | Port of Montreal |
| (Port of Montreal) | Port of Montreal |
| (Port of Montreal) | Port of Montreal |
| (Port of Montreal) | Port of Montreal |
| (Port of Montreal) | Port of Montreal |
| (Port of Montreal) | Port of Montreal |
| Amesika Baeta | Export Development Canada |
| (Export Development Canada) | Export Development Canada |
| (Export Development Canada) | Export Development Canada |
| (Export Development Canada) | Export Development Canada |
| (Export Development Canada) | Export Development Canada |
| (Export Development Canada) | Export Development Canada |
| Karen LeMoine | Toronto Pearson |
| (Toronto Pearson) | Toronto Pearson |
| (Toronto Pearson) | Toronto Pearson |
| Todd Pickett | Coface Canada |
| Muna Gasim | Coface Canada |
| Karen Garcha | Coface Canada |
| John McKenna | McKenna Logistics Centres |
| Christina McCarte | AMJ |
| (AMJ) | AMJ |
| Stefanie Turner | Capitally Finance Corp. |
| Chelsea Capunitan | Mississauga Board of Trade |
| Stephanie Giorgio | Mississauga Board of Trade |
| Anthony Ferreria | Mississauga Board of Trade |
| Ms. Katelin Mowder | Mississauga Board of Trade |
| David Wojcik | Mississauga Board of Trade |
| Cathy Bayot | Mississauga Board of Trade |
| Syed Asad Saeed | Habib Canadian Bank |
| Jasprit Singh | Habib Canadian Bank |
| Peter Hawkins | MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc. |
| (MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc.) | MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc. |
| (MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc.) | MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc. |
| (MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc.) | MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc. |
| (MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc.) | MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc. |
| (MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc.) | MELLOHAWK Logistics Inc. |
| Eve | Livingston International Inc. |
| Eve Leclerc | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| (Livingston International Inc.) | Livingston International Inc. |
| Dean Wood | BorderWorx Logistics Inc. |
| (BorderWorx Logistics Inc.) | BorderWorx Logistics Inc. |
| (BorderWorx Logistics Inc.) | BorderWorx Logistics Inc. |
| (BorderWorx Logistics Inc.) | BorderWorx Logistics Inc. |
| (BorderWorx Logistics Inc.) | BorderWorx Logistics Inc. |
| (BorderWorx Logistics Inc.) | BorderWorx Logistics Inc. |
