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SUMMARY:GITEX Global
DESCRIPTION:GITEX GLOBAL 2023 was a monumental success\, creating a platform for the world to connect\, innovate and forge lasting international partnerships. \nThe world witnessed AI’s full potential and strength\, being harnessed by the startups in Expand North Star’s new venue Dubai Harbour\, to the world’s largest companies utilizing AI today at GITEX GLOBAL. \nNow we look forward to the future\, building upon the global momentum of co-located show GITEX AFRICA\, 29 – 31 May 2024\, and the mega announcement of GITEX EUROPE\, 21 – 23 May 2025 – connecting global tech communities. \nGLOBAL returns on 14 – 18 October 2024\, Dubai – bigger\, better\, bolder.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/gitex-2024/
LOCATION:Dubai\, UAE
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240927
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SUMMARY:Gulfwood Agrotech
DESCRIPTION:Gulfood Agrotech\n24th -26th September 2024 at DWTC and bringing together leading agriculture and food corporations\, Agri-tech innovators\, product suppliers and policy makers from the region and across the globe. Showcasing groundbreaking innovations that are improving food production\, nutrition and health whilst protecting the environment and society. Exhibitors will present products & solutions for: Agriculture\, Livestock Health & Nutrition\, Aquaculture\, Agri-Tech\, Vertical Farming & Horticulture.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/gulfwood-agrotech/
LOCATION:Dubai\, UAE
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240927
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SUMMARY:Gulfood Green
DESCRIPTION:Gulfood Green\nThe inaugural Gulfood Green\, taking place from the 24th-26th September 2024 at the DWTC\, will bring together the global community to forge a path to food security and sustainable\, nutritious food development. A global exhibition and summit dedicated to promoting healthier and sustainable food systems – presenting fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables\, plant-based/alternative proteins\, organic produce\, and groundbreaking sustainable and commercially scalable technologies positively impacting people and the planet.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/gulfood-green/
LOCATION:Dubai\, UAE
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T100000
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SUMMARY:Tunisia-Canada: Innovation as a generator of economic opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Date for the webinar: Tuesday\, September 17th\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m. EDT (Canada) – 15:00 (Tunisia) \nDate for TIF 2025: the second week of June 2025 \nObjective: Bring a delegation of 5-10 Canadian companies to Tunisia Investment Forum TIF 2025 \nParticipants for the webinar: Canadian companies interested in doing business (export and investment) in Tunisia \n\n10:00 a.m. – 10:08 a.m.Welcoming Remarks (Ottawa Time) \nModerator: Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf\,Chair of Canada Arab Business Councilchair@c-abc.ca \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\n10:04 a.m.\n4 Min\nDr. Mohamad Sawwaf\, Chair of Canada Arab Business Council\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:04 a.m.\n10:08 a.m.\n4 Min\nMrs. Sue Steffen\, Director General for West Africa and the Maghreb\n\n\nMrs. Susan (Sue) Steffen\, Director General for West Africa and the Maghreb at Global Affairs CanadaBiography \nMrs. Susan Steffen currently serves as the Director General for West Africa and the Maghreb at Global Affairs Canada. Previously\, she was the Director General of Pan-African Affairs\, in charge of foreign relations\, development\, and trade initiatives across the continent. \nMrs. Steffen holds a degree in economics from Queen’s University and a law degree from McGill University. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in understanding the economic and legal complexities of international relations. \nWith a focused career spanning over 25 years\, primarily centered on Sub-Saharan Africa\, Mrs. Steffen has held various political and operational roles. She has also worked in NGOs and at the United Nations\, with assignments in Tanzania and Rwanda for the UN. This experience has given her deep insights into crisis management\, diplomacy\, and economic and social development. \nIn her current role\, Mrs. Steffen focuses on strengthening diplomatic ties\, economic development\, and development cooperation between Canada and the nations of West Africa and the Maghreb. She is dedicated to implementing initiatives that promote stability\, economic growth\, and regional integration. \n\n10:08 a.m. – 10:14 a.m.Ambassador presentations\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:08 a.m.\n10:11 a.m.\n3 Min\nH.E. Mr. Lassaad Boutara\, Ambassador of Tunisia to Canada\n\n\n\nHis Excellency Mr. Lassaad Boutara - Ambassador of Tunisia to CanadaBiography \nMr. Boutara is a holder of a PHD in American Civilization\, a Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and a Degree of Deepened Studies in American Civilization. He is also a graduate from the National School of Administration (ENA) in Tunisia. \nBefore being nominated as Ambassador of Tunisia to Canada\, Mr. Boutara held several significant positions within the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He served as the Director of Relations with European Mediterranean countries\, as Director Inspector at the General Inspection\, as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Foreign Affairs\, and as Director of Relations with Northern and Central Europe\, Russia\, and the Caucasus. He also served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Tunisia in France in charge of economic and multilateral matters and First Counselor at the Embassy of Tunisia in Malta. \nMr. Boutara has given lectures in American Civilization and Regional Studies at the Higher Institute of Human Sciences of Tunis. He has also taught at the Diplomatic Institute for Training and Studies and has supervised a score of junior diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. \nAs Ambassador\, Mr. Boutara is committed to enhancing the long-standing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Tunisia and Canada with a particular focus on economic\, cultural\, and scientific exchanges as well as mobility. \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:11 a.m.\n10:14 a.m.\n3 Min\nH.E. Mrs. Lorraine Diguer\, Ambassador of Canada to Tunisia \n\n\nHer Excellency Mrs. Lorraine DiguerBiography \n(BBA\, University of Ottawa\, 1989; BA [Political Science]\, University of Ottawa\, 1990). She joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1992. At Headquarters\, she has worked in many areas\, including audit\, finance\, human resources\, international security and consular and crisis management. \nShe has served as Director of the Peace Operations Policy and Deployments Division and Director of the Education and Social Development Division. \nShe supported Canada’s role in the evacuation during the war in Lebanon in 2006 and Canada’s response to the earthquake in Haiti in 2010. She has served abroad in South Africa\, Haiti\, the United Kingdom and\, more recently\, Belgium\, where she was part of Canada’s mission to the European Union. \n\n10:14 a.m. – 10:32 a.m.Economic Institutions\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:14 a.m.\n10:17 a.m.\n3 Min\nMr. Wissem El Mekki\, Director of Digital Economy\, Ministry of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy of Tunisia\n\n\nMr. Wissem ElMekkiBiography \nDirector of Digital Economy\, is General Inspector of Communications\, at the Ministry of Communication Technologies. \nLawyer by training\, he si holder of a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in Public and Financial Law from the Faculty of Legal\, Political and Social Sciences of Tunis.\nAmong the main files for which he is responsible are the Permanent secretariat of the two steering committees within the Ministry and in coordination with the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) for the regulation of the issuance of the International Technology Card and the revision of the regulatory framework for the provision of payment services via Mobile (M-payment). \nHe is Member of several working groups such us the working group in charge of the negotiation file with Paypal and the implementation of the Decashing project and the file of the development of the national strategy for Financial Inclusion\, the Task force which participated in the development of the Startup Act\, the Digital Code Project Drafting Committee and the National Export Facilitation Commission as part of the implementation of the “Easy Export” pilot project. \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:17 a.m.\n10:20 a.m.\n3 Min\nMr. Jalel Tebib\, Director General of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA) Tunisia \n\n\nMr. Jalel TebibBiography \nDirector General of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA Tunisia)\, plays a key role in the economic development of the country. He holds a master’s degree in management and a specialized master’s in Tax Law. Additionally\, he has a diploma from the Higher Cycle of the National School of Administration of Tunis and a Taxation Diploma from the National School of Taxes in Clermont-Ferrand\, France. \nJoining the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency in 2008\, he has held various responsibilities\, including those charged with General Promotion and the Promotion of Advanced Technology Sectors. He led the agency’s representations in London in 2014 and in Cologne in 2017. With more than 15 years of experience at FIPA-Tunisia\, Mr. Tebib has developed significant expertise in promoting investment\, framing\, and supporting foreign investors. \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:20 a.m.\n10:23 a.m.\n3 Min\nMr. Kais Sellami\, President of the National Federation of Information and Communication Technologies (UTICA)\n\n\nMr. Kais SellamiBiography \nMr. Kais Sellami is a distinguished leader in the field of information and communication technologies in Tunisia and beyond. A graduate engineer from École Centrale Paris with an Executive MBA\, Mr. Sellami has been the CEO of Discovery Group since 1995. The group is recognized as a leader in integrating and developing solutions for the digital transformation of companies\, actively operating in markets across the Maghreb\, Europe\, and Sub-Saharan Africa. \nCurrently\, as the President of the National Federation of Information and Communication Technologies within the Tunisian Union of Industry\, Trade\, and Handicrafts (UTICA)\, Mr. Sellami is pivotal in the development and promotion of the ICT sector in Tunisia. \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:23 a.m.\n10:26 a.m.\n3 Min\nMr. Richard Kempler\, DG Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA)\n\n\nRichard KemplerBiography \nBorn in Toronto\, Richard Kempler moved with his parents to Paris during his childhood. After graduating from ESSEC\, one of France’s leading business schools\, he embarked on a career in international trade\, initially dealing with tea and later iron ore commodities. He lived Switzerland from 1990 to 2002\, where he honed his expertise in the global commodities market. \nIn 1998\, Richard shifted his professional focus back to his passion for entertainment. He founded Shaoline Music in 1999\, a label and music publishing company. Alongside his music endeavors\, he developed a business in producing and promoting shows across Europe\, including a significant stint in 2007-2008 with the Consortium Stade de France\, enhancing large-scale entertainment projects. \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:26 a.m.\n10:29 a.m.\n3 Min\nMr. Mourad Ben Hassine\, CEO of the Tunisian Export Promotion Center (CEPEX)\n\n\nMr. Mourad Ben Hassine\, CEO of the Tunisian Export Promotion CenterBiography \nMr. Mourad Ben Hassine\, CEO of the Tunisian Export Promotion Center\, was appointed in April 2022. An engineer\, Mr. Ben Hassine has served in several departments before leading CEPEX\, whose mission is to enhance the positioning of Tunisian products and services on international markets and foster new export markets. Prior to this role\, he was the General Director of the Tunisian National Institute for Domestic Consumption and served as Senior Advisor to the Minister at the Cabinet of the Minister of Commerce\, tasked with overseeing EU twinning programs and World Bank projects for export development. \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:29 a.m.\n10:32 a.m.\n3 Min\nMr. Walid Siala\, President of the Tunisian Canadian Business Network (RTCA)\n\n\nMr. Walid SialaBiography \nMr. Walid Siala is an accomplished professional with extensive expertise in logistics and supply chain management. He holds an M.Sc. in Logistics from HEC Montréal and lived in Canada for 10 years\, where he completed his academic studies and began his professional career. With over 17 years of experience\, he has held several top management positions in Canada and Tunisia across diverse sectors such as agri-food\, pharmaceuticals\, and the chemical industry. Currently\, he is the founding president of the Tunisian Canadian Business Network (RTCA)\, a non-profit association aimed at strengthening economic\, scientific\, and cultural exchanges between Tunisia and Canada. He is also engaged in sustainable development and innovation initiatives and works to enhance cooperation between the two countries in key sectors such as information technology\, agribusiness\, and renewable energies\, contributing to his profile as an influential leader in international trade and business management. \n\n10:32 a.m. – 10:52 a.m.Companies and institutions presentations \nModerator: Mr. Aladin Legault d’Auteuil\,Trade Counsellor\, Embassy of Canada to Tunisia \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:32 a.m.\n10:37 a.m.\n5 Min\nMr. Kamel Masmoudi\, President of SIT E-LEARNING \n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:37 a.m.\n10:42 a.m.\n5 Min\nMr. Michel Alary\, B. Ing\, President and CEO of WECO Electrical Connectors\n\n\nMichel AlaryBiography \nMichel Alary is the President and CEO of WECO Electrical Connectors\, a renowned company specializing in the design and manufacturing of electrical connector solutions. Under his leadership\, WECO has established itself as a leader in its field\, providing high-quality products for a wide range of industries\, including electronics\, industrial automation\, and renewable energies. \nMr. Alary has an academic background in electrical engineering and industrial management\, acquired from leading institutions. His education has enabled him to develop in-depth expertise in engineering\, production management\, and product development\, which are crucial for the industry in which WECO operates. \nBefore becoming CEO of WECO Electrical Connectors\, Mr. Alary held various leadership positions in technology and engineering companies\, where he gained valuable experience in managing engineering teams\, product innovation\, and optimizing production processes. He was also involved in international development initiatives\, contributing to the company’s expansion into new markets. \nAs CEO of WECO\, Mr. Alary focuses on continuous innovation\, operational excellence\, and customer satisfaction. Under his direction\, WECO continues to strengthen its market position by offering cutting-edge electrical connector solutions that meet the specific needs of its customers while anticipating future industry trends. \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:42 a.m.\n10:47 a.m.\n5 Min\nMr. Mohamed Guetat\, President of Momentum Technologies\n\n\nMr. Mohamed GuetatBiography \nMr. Mohamed Guetat is the CEO of Momentum Technologies\, a leading company in technology solutions that include data management\, software development\, and digital transformation. Under his leadership\, Momentum Technologies has played a critical role in empowering businesses through innovative technology solutions that drive efficiency and growth. \nMr. Guetat has a solid academic background in computer science and information technology management\, which provides him with the skills necessary to lead a technology-focused organization. \nMr. Guetat has spent many years in the technology sector\, gaining a wealth of experience in software development\, IT project management\, and business development. Before becoming CEO\, he held various leadership roles within the industry\, where he was instrumental in steering companies toward technological advancements and market leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n10:47 a.m.\n10:52 a.m.\n5 Min\nMr. Ridha Ben Mrad\, Professor\, University of Toronto; Chief Research Officer and Scientific Director\, Mitacs\, Chair of the Mitacs Research Council; President and CTO\, Sheba Microsystems Inc\n\n\nRidha Ben MradBiography \nRidha Ben Mrad P.Eng.\, FCSME\, is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering\, University of Toronto. He joined the University in 1997\, having previously held research positions at the National Research Council of Canada in Vancouver\, BC\, and the Ford Research Laboratory in Dearborn\, Michigan. He received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor in 1994. \nProfessor Ben Mrad’s research interests are Mechatronics and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) with a special focus on the design of pieozceramic actuators and sensors\, microactuators and microfluidic systems\, MEMS fabrication\, thin film pieozoelectrics and development of smart materials based devices. His research led to a number of patents and inventions including 9 US patents/patent applications. He has supervised the research of over 55 graduate students and researchers\, received the Faculty Early Career Teaching Award in 2002\, and the Connaught Innovation Award in 2013 and 2015. \nHe serves on the NSERC Mechanical Engineering Grants Committee (2008-2011)\, chairs the IEEE Industrial Electronics Committee on MEMS and Nanotechnology\, and serves on the Executive Board of the CanSmart Group. He is currently a Technical Editor of the IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics\, Editor of IE Tech News\, and serves on the Steering Committee of the IEEE/ASME JMEMS. He was also a Guest Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. He also served as a founding Director of the Institute for Robotics and Mechatronics at the University of Toronto (2009-11). \n\n10:52 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Question and answer period11:15 a.m. – 11:16 a.m.Closing remarks\n\n\n\nStart Time\nEnd Time\nDuration\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n11:15 a.m.\n11:16 a.m.\n1 Min\nMrs. Cathy Séguin\n\n\nCathy SéguinBiography \nCathy Séguin is President and Executive Director\, Canada Arab Business Council. She co-founded and was appointed Vice-President of SickKids International (SKI) in 2005. She leads SKI’s strategy\, enabling SickKids to further its international leadership goals in patient care advisory\, education and research. \nCathy has more than 25 years of hospital management experience\, both in community and academic hospitals. At SickKids\, she has held a number of leadership roles\, including that of Vice-President of Child Health Services\, Vice-President of Surgical Services and Professional Services\, and Director of Diagnostic Imaging. Previous leadership roles have also extended to executive responsibility for Safe Kids Canada\, a unit of SickKids until 2012. \nExternally\, Cathy has chaired the Ontario Paediatric Surgical Wait Times Expert Panel through the Wait Time Strategy at the Ministry of Health in 2006\, as well as the Paediatric Subcommittee of the Critical Care Expert Advisory Panel in 2007. She was also Chair of the Provincial Council for Children’s Health Surgical Services Wait Time Task Force. \nShe holds a Master’s degree in business administration from The Richard Ivey School of Business. She is a member of the Canada Arab Business Council Board of Directors\, and the Richard Ivey School of Business Health Sector Advisory Council. She is also former Chair of the Board of Directors for Parachute\, a national organization dedicated to injury prevention in Canada. Cathy Séguin is President and Executive Director\, Canada Arab Business Council. She co-founded and was appointed Vice-President of SickKids International (SKI) in 2005. She leads SKI’s strategy\, enabling SickKids to further its international leadership goals in patient care advisory\, education and research.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/tunisia-canada-innovation-as-a-generator-of-economic-opportunities/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240913
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SUMMARY:Carbon Capture Canada
DESCRIPTION:OPPORTUNITIES COMING DOWN THE PIPELINE\nCarbon Capture Canada is the only Pan-Canadian national convention showcasing Canada’s incredible and almost untapped opportunity for carbon capture and underground storage innovation\, technology and destination for global investment. \nPosition your organization to take advantage of this dynamic market by being a part of Canada’s only dedicated Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage convention. \nMeet key industry players over three days of the convention\, with a two-day business conference\, expanded tradeshow floor with all major players\, followed by an unmissable opportunity to take a tour across actual CCUS projects and explore them in-person.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/carbon-capture-canada-2/
LOCATION:Edmonton\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T233000
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SUMMARY:CABC Annual General Meeting (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:In person: Gowling WLG – 100 King Street\, Suite 1600\,Toronto\, ON \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84166180340?pwd=aEwyR3RqYjBqelE2b051Ti8vK0xiUT09 \nDate: June 19th – 11:30 – 1:00 pm ET \nTopics to be covered:  \nThe AGM will cover various topics\, such as the election of the CBC Executive Committee. Prior to the meeting\, the agenda and pertinent supporting information\, including a list of Executive Committee nominees\, will be distributed. \nWho Can Vote:  \nMembers who have paid up their dues prior to Wednesday\, June 5th at 5pm are eligible to vote. \n  \n\nBecome a member
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/cabc-annual-general-meeting-hybrid/
LOCATION:Gowling WLG\, 100 King St W Suite 1600\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5X 1G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CABC":MAILTO:info@c-abc.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621
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SUMMARY:Canada Farm Show
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s Farm Show Regina\, SK presented by Viterra\nEvery June\, Canada’s Farm Show (CFS) comes alive\, bringing exhibitors\, producers\, and international buyers together for an exhilarating three-day event. As one of North America’s biggest and most important agricultural shows\, CFS showcases the latest equipment and technology\, attracting thousands of visitors from Canada and around the world. \nAt Canada’s Farm Show\, there’s something for everyone. You can dive into educational sessions to learn more about the ins and outs of the agricultural business. It’s also a prime opportunity to market your products to a global audience and get a glimpse of the industry’s freshest innovations. \nYou’ll have the chance to learn from informative sessions and make valuable connections with others. Plus\, you’ll get to see firsthand the latest and greatest advancements in agriculture. It’s an opportunity to dive into a world of knowledge\, meet new people\, and witness the cutting-edge of farming technology. \nEmbrace the spirit of CFS and become a driving force in the future of farming.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/canada-farm-show/
LOCATION:Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTSTAMP:20241216T124723Z
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SUMMARY:Collision Summit
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URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/collision-summit-2/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTSTAMP:20241216T124727Z
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SUMMARY:EID AL ADHA
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URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/eid-al-adha-2024/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20241216T124732Z
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SUMMARY:Global Energy Show
DESCRIPTION:Energy Powering Opportunity\nThe Global Energy Show Canada is the largest B2B exhibition and conference engaging with industry buyers and sellers\, stakeholders and partners\, CEOs and young professionals together to share knowledge and fuel innovation in the ever-changing energy landscape. \nHosted on June 11-13\, 2024 the Global Energy Show Canada will be inclusive to all energy systems\, including features on the exhibition floor and conference in oil sands\, hydrogen\, wind\, solar\, petrochemicals\, gas and LNG\, electrification and nuclear. As no single source of energy can meet the increased global energy demand\, the Global Energy Show is where Canada demonstrates its vision and leadership by bringing the right people together to meet global challenges with real-world solutions. \nTogether at the Global Energy Show Canada in 2024\, energy professionals will come together to lead the path of meeting energy demand\, discussing energy transition\, showcasing technology and innovation\, and discovering the role of all energy sources in the greater energy system.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/global-energy-show-2024/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTSTAMP:20241216T124736Z
CREATED:20240315T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T124736Z
UID:10000122-1716336000-1716681599@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:GAC Mission | Ambassadors to Canada
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/gac-mission-ambassadors-to-canada/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTSTAMP:20241216T124741Z
CREATED:20240315T183126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T124741Z
UID:10000121-1715731200-1715990399@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:SIAL
DESCRIPTION:SIAL Canada is not only the meeting point of the Canadian agri-food industry\, but also the privileged gateway to the American and international markets. \nThe show is the only event of its kind in Canada\, bringing together more than 1000+ national and international exhibitors from 44 countries and welcoming more than 21\,000 professional visitors from Canada\, the United States and 77 other countries. \nSIAL Canada is the only national trade show to offer a complete range of food products under one roof. It meets the needs of the retail\, food service and food processing industries.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/sial-montreal/
LOCATION:Palais des Congrès\, MONTREAL\, Montréal\, Québec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTSTAMP:20241216T124745Z
CREATED:20240315T180120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T124745Z
UID:10000117-1714867200-1715126399@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Canada-KSA Education Partnership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Objective: \nThe Embassy of Canada to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia will host the Canada-KSA Education Partnership Forum between May 5 to 7\, 2024. \nThe objective of this forum is to bring together leading education institutions from Canada and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to explore possibilities for institutional partnerships related to (but not limited to) joint-study programs\, collaborative research\, curriculum development\, student and faculty exchanges or technical and vocational training. \nFew key sectors of interest for partnerships will include: \n\nInformation technology;\nTourism & hospitality;\nHealthcare;\nOil & Gas;\nAgriculture.\n\nThe first two editions of this forum successfully took place in Dubai and brought together over 130 delegates representing education institutions from Canada\, the UAE\, and the MENA region. Given the recent normalization of diplomatic ties between Canada and Saudi Arabia\, the upcoming forum presents an opportunity to strengthen business cooperation and open doors to greater dialogue between Canada and KSA. \nWho should participate? \n\nSenior leadership focused on global partnerships of universities & colleges;\nGovernment stakeholders in education and the key sectors identified;\nTechnical/applied education institutions;\nBusinesses in Saudi Arabia interested in capacity building training.\n\nContact us: \nFor further information or registration\, please contact Ms. Sonia Hukil\, First Secretary (Commercial) for Education at the Embassy of Canada to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Sonia.hukil@international.gc.ca and Abdullah Chowdhury\, Trade Commissioner Assistant at Abdullah.Chowdhury@international.gc.ca. \n  \n\n\n\nProgram at a Glance: \nMay 5\, Sunday: Welcoming reception at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Canada\, H.E. Jean-Philippe Linteau \nMay 6\, Monday: Presentations and panel discussions\, followed by a full day of business-to-business meetings between Canadian and Saudi stakeholders \nMay 7\, Tuesday: All day optional program of site visits to education institutions and corporations in Riyadh\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL PROGRAM: \nEducation Forum\, Bahrain\, May 8\, 2024 \nFollowing the education partnership forum in Riyadh\, the Embassy of Canada will take the Canadian delegation (those interested) to Bahrain for a day to engage with the Bahraini educational institutions. Education is an important sector in Bahrain. \nIn line with the country’s Vision 2030\, given the skills shortage\, the focus is on enhancing technical and vocational education and training in specialized fields related to STEM\, fintech\, cybersecurity\, petroleum engineering etc. \nForum Format: Presentation from the Ministry of Higher Education in Bahrain on market and sector\, followed by meetings between Canadian and Bahraini education stakeholders.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/canada-ksa-education-partnership-forum/
LOCATION:Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20241216T124751Z
CREATED:20240315T182513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T124751Z
UID:10000120-1713225600-1713484799@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Intersolar Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Intersolar\, ees (electrical energy storage) and Middle East Energy are joining forces to offer the industry the ideal energy platform in the MENA region. Middle East Energy will host the Intersolar/ees Middle East exhibition and conference at the Dubai World Trade Centre\, UAE. Intersolar and ees Middle East focusses on the areas of photovoltaics\, PV production technologies\, and energy storage systems. Middle East Energy 2023 had over 52\,014 trade and buyer visits from 170 countries and 900 exhibitors. \nJoin us in Dubai\, April 16-18\, 2024
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/intersolar-middle-east/
LOCATION:Dubai\, UAE
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20240122T144123Z
CREATED:20240122T144123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T144123Z
UID:10000111-1700006400-1700092799@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable & B2B meetings with NCP and PIF\, Saudi Arabia
DESCRIPTION:Pictures of the event :
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/roundtable-b2b-meetings-with-ncp-and-pif-saudi-arabia/
LOCATION:Gowling WLG\, 100 King St W Suite 1600\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5X 1G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CABC":MAILTO:info@c-abc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTSTAMP:20230728T211504Z
CREATED:20230728T211504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T211504Z
UID:10000093-1690329600-1690675199@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Inbound Mission from Tunisia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/inbound-mission-from-tunisia/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230714
DTSTAMP:20230728T212328Z
CREATED:20230728T212328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T212328Z
UID:10000099-1688947200-1689292799@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:LNG 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/lng-2023/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Vancouver\, British-Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230711
DTSTAMP:20230728T212121Z
CREATED:20230728T212121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T212121Z
UID:10000098-1688947200-1689033599@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Alberta Investment Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/alberta-investment-forum/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTSTAMP:20230728T211819Z
CREATED:20230728T211819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T211819Z
UID:10000096-1688169600-1688255999@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/canada-day/
LOCATION:Canada\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230705
DTSTAMP:20230728T211933Z
CREATED:20230728T211933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T211933Z
UID:10000097-1687910400-1688515199@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Eid Al Adha
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/eid-al-adha/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTSTAMP:20230728T211734Z
CREATED:20230728T211734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T211734Z
UID:10000095-1687737600-1688083199@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Collision Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/collision-summit/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTSTAMP:20230728T211557Z
CREATED:20230728T211557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T211557Z
UID:10000094-1687737600-1688083199@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Inbound Mission from Qatar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/inbound-mission-from-qatar/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230616
DTSTAMP:20230728T211422Z
CREATED:20230728T211422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T211422Z
UID:10000092-1686614400-1686873599@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Global Energy Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/global-energy-show/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTSTAMP:20230629T225117Z
CREATED:20230629T224959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T225117Z
UID:10000087-1686009600-1686095999@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:CABC Meets with Canadian Heads of Missions
DESCRIPTION:The Canada Arab Business Council (CABC) received a prestigious invitation to meet with Canadian Heads of Missions posted in the MENA region\, when they were in Ottawa on June 6th. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss collaborative efforts and explore opportunities to further enhance trade and investment between Canada and the MENA region. This invitation demonstrates the recognition of CABC’s expertise and its pivotal role in fostering economic ties between the two regions. \nThe meeting provided a platform for CABC to engage directly with Canadian Heads of Missions and exchange ideas on how to strengthen bilateral relations and maximize trade and investment potential. By working together\, CABC and the Canadian Heads of Missions aim to leverage their collective knowledge\, networks\, and resources to create a more conducive environment for business collaboration and enhance economic opportunities between Canada and the MENA region.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/cabc-meets-with-canadian-heads-of-missions/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T133000
DTSTAMP:20230629T224538Z
CREATED:20230629T223144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T224538Z
UID:10000086-1685965500-1685971800@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Energy Transition Opportunities: Strengthening Canada-UAE Bilateral Relations
DESCRIPTION:  \nCanada UAE Business Council. hosted a hybrid event in Toronto on June 5th\, with the focus highlighting the significance of the bilateral relationship between Canada and the UAE. As two major energy producers globally and leaders in energy technologies\, both countries possess a unique advantage to champion and drive the development of clean energies for the future.\nWith the upcoming COP28\, which will be hosted by the UAE\, there exists a remarkable opportunity to harness the shared commitment of both nations towards climate action\, responsible energy transition\, and renewable energy technologies. By collaborating\, they can accelerate the achievement of their respective 2030 targets\, fostering a transformative impact on the global stage. \nCABC\, Past Chair\, Scott Jolliffe attended in person\, while other CABC members joined in virtually. Great event highlighting such a key opportunity between Canada\, the UAE & the world. \nIncase you missed the event\, click here to view.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/energy-transition-opportunities-strengthening-canada-uae-bilateral-relations/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTSTAMP:20230728T210823Z
CREATED:20230728T210823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T210823Z
UID:10000091-1685923200-1686182399@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Hy-fcell
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/hy-fcell/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Vancouver\, British-Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20230728T210955Z
CREATED:20230728T210551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T210955Z
UID:10000090-1685491200-1685577599@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:CABC/CALA Ambassador Visit to Guelph University
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/cala-ambassador-visit-to-guelph-university/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTSTAMP:20230728T210922Z
CREATED:20230728T210232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T210922Z
UID:10000089-1683590400-1683849599@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:SIAL
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/sial/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T170000
DTSTAMP:20230214T213349Z
CREATED:20230126T211445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T213349Z
UID:10000082-1674720000-1674752400@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:Lebanon ICT Forum 2023 to North America - 7th February
DESCRIPTION:  \nCABC hosted Lebanon in its first virtual event\, Lebanon ICT Business Forum 2023 to North America which was held on the 7th February from 10 am – 12 pm ET. This event was supported by USAID’s Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) project\, Quality For Development (QFD) and Daimlas. \nLebanon has strong commercial and humanitarian ties with North America. In particular\, Canada’s bilateral trade with Lebanon increased in recent years despite Lebanon’s economic challenges. Two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Lebanon grew to $160 million in 2021 (up 60% from 2013) with key sectors including information and communication technologies\, agriculture/agri-food products\, education\, and life sciences. \nThe Forum included a virtual exhibition as a component to encourage commercial exchanges between businesses in Lebanon and North America. This presented a unique opportunity for companies to network with the top 15 Lebanese ICT exhibitors showcasing cutting edge solutions at their virtual stands. \nListen to the webinar recording which has exclusive presentations from senior diplomatic representatives in Lebanon\, Canada and the US as well as panel discussion from industry champions on collaborative initiatives for businesses in Lebanon and North America. \n 
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/lebanon-ict-forum-2023-to-north-america-7th-february/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T000000
DTSTAMP:20220815T215033Z
CREATED:20220815T191005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T215033Z
UID:10000009-1655769600-1655769600@www.c-abc.org
SUMMARY:CABC Annual General Meeting – June 21
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nOn June 21st\, CABC held its Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting was attended by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada\, His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Rashid Al-Mansouri. \nThank you to our attendees who participated in the meeting. CABC looks forward to further strengthening its diplomatic and commercial relations with stakeholders in Canada and the MENA region. We would like to thank our members and partners for your continued support. \nPlease stay tuned for more exciting and productive opportunities and events in the future.
URL:https://www.c-abc.org/event/cabc-annual-general-meeting-june-21/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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