On 28 October 2024, Milan hosted the Canada Investment and Innovation Roadshow, a prestigious event at the Palazzo Giureconsulti that brought together leading figures from the innovative and entrepreneurial sectors of Canada and Italy.
Organised by the Embassy of Canada in Italy, the event allowed participants to explore the potential of the Canadian market and connect with 26 representatives from Canadian cities and provinces, offering a unique platform to discover business and investment opportunities.
Recap of the day: Canada Investment and Innovation Roadshow in Milan
AI insight series with Humera Malik, CEO of Canvass AI
The day started with an in-depth session dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, where Humera Malik, CEO of Canvass AI, shared innovative perspectives on the role of AI in the transformation of industries.
Malik illustrated how artificial intelligence is becoming a key enabler for business growth, explaining in detail how Italian companies can integrate these technologies to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Armchair discussion with Ambra Orengo
The day continued with a stimulating discussion led by Ambra Orengo, who explored the challenges and potential of the technological future. The dialogue focused on how innovation and technology can redefine the world of work and improve business experiences, encouraging deep reflections among participants.
Executive Roundup: success stories between Italy and Canada
A particularly interesting moment was the Executive Roundup, where some executives from Italian companies talked about their success stories in the Canadian market. The session, moderated by Ambra Orengo, featured:
- Carlo Stocco, Managing Director di Andriani North America
- Mario Ubiali, CEO di Thimus Srl
- Marco Valentini, Group Public Affairs Director di Engineering SpA
During the discussion, they explained how their companies have prospered in Canada, highlighting the openness and opportunities offered by the North American country for Italian companies looking to expand. The audience was able to learn about the challenges faced and the milestones achieved, gaining a better understanding of how Canada represents a promising destination for international investment.
Networking and B2B meetings
In addition to the information sessions, the Roadshow offered valuable networking opportunities for participants, who were able to meet directly with representatives of Canadian cities such as Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg, and provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Québec and others.
After the networking lunch, individual meetings were organised, where Italian companies had the opportunity to learn more about the incentives, support and collaborations that each Canadian company offers to foster expansion in North America.
The Importance of the Roadshow for Italian Companies
The Canada Investment and Innovation Roadshow provided an important platform to promote dialogue between Canada and Italy, strengthening ties between two markets that share a common vision on the potential of innovation and global trade relations. Canadian representatives emphasised how the country is actively engaged in supporting international businesses, offering targeted incentives and a favourable regulatory environment.
The event was a follow-up to theItaly-Canada Conference 2024, which was held at the Embassy of Canada in Rome on 22 October 2024
Opportunities for the Future
By organising these events, the Embassy of Canada in Italy confirmed its commitment to promoting international trade and strategic partnerships. The presence of Canadian representatives in Milan was instrumental in encouraging Italian companies to consider Canada as a destination for growth and innovation.
The success stories told by the leaders in attendance and the opportunity to meet with high-level officials and representatives helped make the day a success, fuelling strong interest in the opportunities offered by the Canadian market.
