AICEP Hosts Exclusive Workshop on Opportunities in Canada’s Automotive Sector

AIDA CCI announces a strategic opportunity for Portuguese companies in the automotive sector. The AICEP Academy will hold the in-person workshop “In Focus Canada – Automotive Sector,” an exclusive session dedicated to exploring business opportunities in one of North America’s most dynamic and stable markets. The event will take place on October 2nd at 10:00 AM at the Hotel da Música in Porto.

An Ecosystem of High Potential for Portuguese Industry

Canada is distinguished by its economic strength, political stability, and a transparent business environment, reinforced by the CETA Free Trade Agreement with the European Union. The country has established itself as a leading hub for electric mobility, attracting over €20 billion in investments for the development of new technologies. For Portuguese companies, this landscape represents a unique opportunity to:

Expand operations in North America, using Canada as a strategic platform.
Develop strategic partnerships within one of the world’s most advanced automotive clusters.
Introduce innovative solutions to a market highly receptive to new mobility technologies.

Expert Speakers and Key Topics

This exclusive event will feature expert speakers who will share deep insights into market dynamics and the institutional support available:

Joe Gonçalves (Vice-President of Invest WindsorEssex): The representative from the agency of the region considered Canada’s automotive capital will provide a strategic overview of the Canadian automotive ecosystem, focusing on investment attraction and innovation. His leadership has already attracted over €5 billion to the region since 2022.
Luís Sequeira (AICEP Delegate in Toronto): Will present the specific market characteristics, the general framework, and the support AICEP offers to national companies looking to explore or consolidate their presence in Canada.

Detailed Program

10:00 AM – Opening session
10:05 AM – Presentation of the Canadian market
10:20 AM – Canada’s Automotive Cluster: Ecosystem, Innovation, and the Transition to Electric Mobility
11:20 AM – Coffee break and networking
12:00 PM – Q&A with the speakers
01:00 PM – Closing of the session
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM – Bilateral Meetings (*speed meetings*) with guest experts (by appointment)

How to Register

Registration is free but mandatory and must be completed through the official registration form. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how to take your company further in the international automotive sector.

REGISTER HERE THROUGH THE OFFICIAL FORM