VIEA has been in dialogue with the Consul’s office regarding increased import/export opportunities between Mexico and BC/Island region for several years. A delegation of ten Mexican companies will also attend the Summit seeking partnerships and supply chain diversification with Island businesses.
Registration for the October 26/27 Summit will close tomorrow! – Friday, October 21st.
Summit program highlights include:
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Summit Forum – Opportunities to engage with leaders from Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Export Development Canada, VIEA, Island Coastal Economic Trust, Pacific Seaweed Industry Association, 4VI, Pattison Media, Mexican delegation.
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Keynotes – Stuart Bergman, VP & Chief Economist EDC, Susan Mowbray, Partner & Chief Economist, MNP presenting VIEA’s 8th annual ‘State of the Island’ Economic Report, Darrell Bricker, CEO, IPSOS Public Affairs, Bernice Diaz Cabellos, Consul General of Mexico, Mike Farnworth, BC Deputy Premier.
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Multiple sessions on Climate & Housing, Agri-food & Aqua-food, Labour & Health, Innovation & technology, and sessions on topics like Development Processes, Recreational Manufacturing, and Value-Added Wood Manufacturing.
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‘Island Good’ food and beverage – wine, beer, cider from 40 Knots, Unsworth, Longwood and Merridale, Grieg Seafood, Hertels Meats, Tree Island Yogurt, Singing Bowl Granola, Mrs. Jones Jam, A&S Micro-Greens, Eugene’s, Justo’s, Alana’s, Yellow Deer, Two Crows, Bagga Pasta, Gobind Farms, Natural Pastures Cheese, Cascadia Seaweed and more…
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Network with decision-makers from Ogden Point to Port Hardy.
The Future is possible, if we work together…
Business Model Innovation part of the Tech & Innovation Showcase Sessions
Show of hands to anyone who is experiencing business as usual. Supply chain, labour force, economic volatility, geopolitics and technology disruption name but a few of the concerns we are all facing. If you are not rethinking or reimaging your business someone else most certainly is. Hear from three companies who are embracing change, developing for it, and providing novel solutions to old challenges and problems we didn’t even know existed.
Moderator
Panelists
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Sean Mark, Founder, Approach Analytics
