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Join Calgary Economic Development where business meets innovation at Viva Technology (VivaTech). VivaTech is Europe’s largest technology and startup event, held annually in Paris with over 150,000 attendees, more than 2,500 startups, 1,700 investors, and 91 countries represented. 1400 speakers and 3 000 journalists. Canada is VivaTech’ s 2025 highlight country and the event will feature a diverse innovation ecosystem from across Canada. Apply for VivaTech Startup Challenges! Additional details to come.

As thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, media outlets, and leaders gather, join Calgary Economic Development at one of the world’s premier tech conferences, Web Summit Vancouver. The event will showcase new and innovative technologies, foster global business connections, and attract over 15,000 tech and innovation enthusiasts. Web Summit is best suited to export ready companies in the tech industry. The mission will include a Calgary booth that features tech companies who are internationally expanding and/or hiring in Calgary. It will also include networking events and a B2B program supported by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS). Applications for the B2B program will open in February and each company must apply and be accepted into the B2B program to receive support. Web Summit is also offering complimentary tickets to indigenous attendees and select startups.

Join Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta at one of Asia’s flagship tech events, Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) with over 22,000 participants, 900+ sponsors and exhibitors and 575+ speakers. This conference and exhibition marketplace caters to B2B enterprises across the technology sector, broadcast media, InfoComm, satellite communications and start-ups. This mission will include B2B matchmaking, networking events and a Team Alberta pavilion. This will be CED’s 3rd year in-market with successful partnerships made in market 2024.

Join Calgary Economic Development and the Ireland-Alberta Trade Association as we explore trade opportunities in Ireland. The mission will include B2B support, networking, site visits and introductions to local support services. This will be our 3rd mission to market with successful partnerships made in 2024. Additional details to come.

Take part in the largest trade show on industrial transformation and advanced manufacturing in all industry sectors along with Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta. Alberta will have a booth in the main Canada pavilion. The mission also includes business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking and participation in networking events, supported by the Canadian trade commissioners in Europe.

Join us with the Government of Alberta for a technology trade mission to Mobile World Congress. Alberta will have a booth, as a part of the main Canada pavilion and will use the event to develop international contacts to promote trade, attract investment, and identify research and partnership opportunities for Alberta companies. The mission includes B2B matchmaking and networking events supported by the Canadian trade commissioner network.

FOODEX JAPAN 2025 will mark the event's 50th anniversary. Over the past half-century, it has facilitated business creation through the unparalleled matching of over 80,000 exhibitors with more than 4,000,000 buyers with 70 countries in attendance.

Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta will be leading an Alberta trade mission to Arab Heath 2025. This event provides a platform for the world's leading manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to meet the medical and scientific community from the Middle East and beyond. Alberta will have a booth and will support companies in B2B meetings and networking events.