Thursday, September 18, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. European Business Club Presented by EUCOCIT (www.eucocit.com) in collaboration with the Belgian Canadian Business Chamber and the Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals. Monday, October 27 - Save the Date! Business Opportunities Through the European Free Trade Agreement  A one-day conference to promote and explain trade, investment and S&T opportunties between Canada and the EFTA countries: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.   Hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Consulates General of Switzerland and Iceland, and the Norwegian Trade Commission, in cooperation with World Trade Centre Toronto.  World Trade Centers Association's General Assemby Friday, November 7 – Monday, November 10 Dubai, United Arab Emirates In recognition of the increasing importance of women in global trade, the World Trade Centers Assocation's 39th General Assembly's theme is “Women as Leaders in International Business.” The program includes an opening reception, welcome by local officials, conference on the General Assembly theme, workshops by the WTCA standing committees, regional meetings, a  briefing on the region’s economy, a certification workshop, WTCA programming and President’s progress report. WTCA headquarters is organizing a program for trade mission delegates, who are invited to discover business opportunities, especially in the following sectors: healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, building, real estate, building materials, hotels, restaurants, tourism, financial services, aviation and aircraft. Hotel accommodations are available at the Intercontinental and the Crowne Plaza. General Assembly registration fees are $US600 per person until September 1, $US700 per person until November 1 and $US1,000 per person on site. Other International Business Events for the Toronto Area September 4 - 13 Toronto International Film Festival - Toronto September 10 - 12 Trade mission to CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment - San Francisco Eight Ontario wireless & content companies will exhibit at CTIA and receive several value-added benefits. Contact: Mauricio Ospina, 416 325 6151 September 11, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Adapting to Change in China – Buffalo "China: Successful Quality Management, Adapt, Don't Compromise" World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara September 15 – 18 Modeling, Simulation & Serious Gaming - Washington, DC Partners in Technology is a Business Development initiative designed to help Canadian ICT companies forge partnerships with key systems integrators, prime contractors, their sub-contractors, and R&D partners in the U.S. mid-Atlantic market. Join the Canadian Embassy on a four-day program in conjunction with the ModSim World 2008 Conference and Expo. Through a series of meetings and networking events, you will learn how to develop partnerships for business development in the U.S. Contacts: Sonja Panday, 202 448-6312 or Eva Berriman, 202 448-6226. September 15 – 18 Equipotel – 2008 – Sao Paulo, Brazil The largest and most complete hospitality and food trade show in Latin America. September 16 4th Annual Canada Poland Golf Tournament - Kettleby, King Township Canada Poland Chamber of Commerce in Toronto Location: Carrying Place Golf & Country Club, 16750 Weston Rd, Kettleby September 17 ICCT Golf Classico in the Valley - Orangeville The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Toronto Location: Hockley Valley Resort, 3rd Line & Hockley Valley Rd, Orangeville September 17 Netherlands Luncheon Club - Toronto Canadian Netherlands Business and Professional Association Contact: 905 822 9279 September 18 Capital Projects in Emerging Markets - Toronto Presented by The Canada-Arab Business Council, the conference will feature opportunities in the Middle East /Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries and Pakistan. Location: The Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Toronto September 18, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Dutch Design Thinking - Toronto Featuring Design Professor Job Rutgers, Professor in Interaction Design, Ontario College of Art & Design Canadian Netherlands Business and Professional Association Location: University Club, 380 University Ave, Toronto September 24 - 25 New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Mission - Buffalo Organized by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development & Trade (MEDT) in co-operation with the Canadian Consulate in Buffalo, the 2-day mission provides manufacturers or service firms with information on topics such as U.S. immigration requirements, U.S tax liability issues, U.S. Customs documentation requirements and the U.S. banking system. NEBS is a cost-effective program ideally suited for anyone involved in export development to the U.S. * September 25 Barbados International Business Symposium - Toronto  The Government of Barbados Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue Rd, Toronto September 26 City Jazz Night - Toronto Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc. Location: Fermenting Cellar, Distillery District, Toronto September 30 "10 Influential Hispanic Canadians" Awards Launch - Toronto Supported by the Canadian Council for the Americas, Canadian Business magazine and BASE International, a foreign exchange firm. Nominations are open until October 10 and the final selection and celebration is scheduled for November 18, 2008 in Toronto. Location: Toronto Stock Exchange October 7 - 12 ICT Mission to CeBIT Eurasia 2008 - Istanbul Organized by the Canadian Embassy in Turkey, along with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canadian Turkish Business Council. The mission, which is open to all Canadian ICT firms, especially those involved in wireless communication, will include a Canadian pavilion at the trade show. The delegation's program will include a number of activities concentrated within the first few days of the event: a presentation session by Canadian participants to a targeted Turkish audience, one-on-one meetings with key Turkish contacts, media opportunities, networking reception and site visits October 20 - 31 Canadian Businesswomen's Mission  - China A highly interactive mission co-led by Bell Alliances International and TLI-The Mandarin School, and supported by the Hong Kong Canadian Business Association and Tour East Holidays, this cross-sector mission will provide a comprehensive first-hand view of this dynamic economy. Delegates will learn how to do business in the China region, the different opportunities available, how to mitigate risks and also the resources available to support them. October 21 - 24 Women's Trade Mission to Monterrey - Mexico The Canadian chapters of the Organization of Women in International Trade: OWIT-Alberta and OWIT-Toronto are planning a trade mission to coincide with the 17th OWIT Annual World Conference in Monterrey. * October 22, 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Export Market Access Seminar – Oshawa Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Location: Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre, 1011 Bloor St E, Oshawa October 22 – 24 Hot Properties@Brownfields www.canadianbrownfields.ca - Toronto Presented in association with the Canadian Urban Institute, the Canadian Brownfields Institute and the National Executive Forum on Public Property, this national conference will bring together experts from across Canada and around the world to discuss the importance of brownfields remediation to community revitalization and sustainable city building. Chaired by the Toronto Board of Trade's President and CEO Carol Wilding. Location: Toronto Congress Centre October 25 Canadian German Gala Ball - Toronto Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Location: Hilton, 145 Richmond St W, Toronto October 27 - 29 77th Annual Conference and Trade Show - Mississauga I.E.Canada Location: Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre October 27 - 30 EXPO Pakistan 2008 –  Karachi A mega trade show that offers business opportunities for sourcing products such as fabrics, sports goods, industrial goods, pharmaceuticals, leather, gems & jewellery, surgical goods, food ingredients, auto parts, information technology etc. Contact: Anwar-Ul-Haq Khawar, Consul (E&T), Toronto, 416 250 1255. October 29 – 31 Andicom International Telecommunications Congress - Colombia November 6, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Adapting to Change in China – Buffalo "Future of U.S. Trade and Investment in China" World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara November 21, 6:00 p.m. Annual Beaujolais Festival – Toronto French Chamber of Commerce in Canada – Toronto Chapter  Celebrate the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau as well as the 10 Beaujolais Crus: Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Côte-de-Brouilly, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin à Vent, Régnié, and Saint Amour. Location: Dominion Club, 1 King St W, Toronto November 24 – 26 Customs Duty and International Trade Course - Toronto I.E.Canada Location: Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel, 901 Dixon Rd, Toronto November 27 – 30  Brazil Film Festival - Toronto Location: Isabel Bader Theatre, Victoria College, 91 Charles St W, Toronto December 1 – 4 Security and Training Trade Mission to I/ITSEC 2008 – Orlando Eight Ontario IT companies will exhibit at I/ITSEC 2008 and receive several value-added benefits. Contact: Mauricio Ospina, 416 325 6151 February 2 – 4, 2009 VoIP mission to Internet Telephony - Miami Beach Eight Ontario VoIP companies will exhibit within the Ontario pavilion at Internet Telephony 2009 and receive from several value-added benefits. Contact: Mauricio Ospina, 416 325 6151 Are you looking to hold a local or international business event? Consider using our exceptional facilities for one-on-one meetings or events for up to 300 guests. For more information or to make your booking, contact Carly Costa. Disclaimer: No representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein or the business practices of the organizations listed here. The reader should undertake all investigations that he/she considers necessary and appropriate. World Trade Centre Toronto and the Toronto Board of Trade do not assume any liability for business transactions which may result from using information provided here or from any other WTC source.