SMART Growth International Business Expo 2024 - Calgary Alberta

SMART Growth International Business Expo 2024 - Calgary Alberta

BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION TODAY!

BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION TODAY!

Through the SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPO, business communities from Western Canada, the USA, Africa, and the Caribbean converge in Calgary with the goal of exchanging ideas and conducting business. The event aims to provide a platform for showcasing Canadian businesses, facilitating information exchange, and fostering collaboration. The Expo's theme, SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, enables participants from around the globe to engage in discussions about innovative ideas, potential solutions, and the formation of new commercial partnerships and collaborative ventures. Entrepreneurs and representatives from various industries including security, science, media, manufacturing, agribusiness, aerospace, mining, oil and gas, retail, technology, art, transportation, and tourism will have the opportunity to participate in and witness a diverse array of activities designed to leave a lasting impression. The SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPO seeks to promote the exchange of cultures, thereby enhancing participants' understanding of global interconnections and facilitating more effective business interactions.The Expo provides a unique platform for showcasing goods and services and fostering a deeper understanding of trade opportunities with African and Caribbean countries. By bringing together businesspeople from diverse nations in one location, the SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPO creates opportunities for Western Canadian entrepreneurs, international business leaders, and all attendees to engage in a truly unique and impactful event.

Meet the Speakers, Panelists and Moderators

  • Carolyn E. Howell

    President & CEO of EVENTS USA

  • Meaghan Pelton

    Deputy Director Regional Office for Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Global Affairs Canada

  • Shane Jaffer

    Director International and Intergovernmental Relations, Calgary Economic Development

  • Amber Batchelor

    President and CEO of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Georgia

  • Félix Zogning

    Media Professional and Full Professor at the Department of Accounting Sciences. University of Sherbrooke

  • Denise Smith

    SEI Consultant | Interim CEO; CIO; COO | ex-EY

  • Mary Schreiber Swenson, PhD

    Founder and CEO of My Med Choices

  • Myriam Francisque

    National lead, Inclusive Trade, Black and Racialized Exporters, Export Development Canada

  • Dr Yvonne Kangong, MD

    Doctorpreneur, Co-CEO KFS Rxmeals. Family and Obesity Medicine Dr Calgary

  • Barbara Mowat

    President, GroYourBiz Ltd. & Impact Communications Ltd.

  • Evelyne Nyairo

    Founder of ELLIE BIANCA

  • Andrea Bailey Brown

    Founder and CEO of Bailey Brown Business Consulting and Bailey Brown The Franchise Agency

  • Carla Casséus

    President | CEO CC4 Solutions Inc

  • Derek Nicholson

    Team & Sales Expert and Leadership Coach

  • Nadine Nicholson

    Time Expert & Master Certified Coach

  • Jerome Morgan

    Innovations Expert and Change Agent, the Social Innovation Hub, Innovate Calgary

  • Edith Ursule Mbella Eboa

    Expert in Ritual Art, Curator, Author, Art Promoter

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Join Us For An Experience That Will Change How You Do Business, Globally!

    • A place with endless possibilities to do business with the Western region of Canada

    • A place where entrepreneurs, decision makers, bankers, investors, innovators gather to talk and do business

    • A place where traditional and innovation fields will be brought together, to connect create new ideas and share

    • Even before the Expo begins, an online platform for sharing about business in Western Canada

  • BCW’S SMART GROWTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPO is an event that brings together entrepreneurs from Africa and the Caribbean countries to meet with the entrepreneurs from North America right here in Calgary, in the goal of exploring possibilities of doing business on a global scale.

    • To contribute to the Canada western region economic grow

    • To educate and serve as a bridge between decision makers, financial institutions, companies, international organizations, and entrepreneurs.

    • To facilitate exchanges between new markets and western Canada

    • Bringing together traditional and innovation sectors

    • Bringing together entrepreneurs from the Caribbean and African countries with entrepreneurs from the western region

    • Expanding domestic and overseas investment

    • Positioning Western Canada to African growing economy

    • Connecting regional economies and small and medium enterprises mostly Black businesses

    • Discovering the culture and the beauty of the Calgary city and surrounding areas

Calgary, Alberta Canada

It is the largest city in Alberta and the largest metro area within the three Prairie Provinces region. Calgary's economy includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health and wellness, retail, and tourism sectors. The Calgary Metropolitan Region is home to Canada's second-largest number of corporate head offices among the country's 800 largest corporations.

Come for the Business

Stay for the Beauty

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CALGARY HOTELS, BOOK NOW!

Hotel Information - Westin Calgary

Currently, Westin Calgary is our primary Hotel for BCW Expo 2024. It is a full-service hotel with 525 rooms and suites. Over 26,000 sq. ft. of conference space. On-site catering. Central city location. Parking available.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT CALGARY DOWNTOWN/BELTLINE DISTRICT

All-suite hotel, 390 rooms with full kitchens and conference centre. Complimentary full breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi in lobby, meeting and guest rooms.

FAIRMONT PALLISER, THE

Calgary is a spectacular city to visit anytime of year. Stroll, rollerblade or cross country ski along riverside pathways, or visit one of the many area attractions.

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON CALGARY DOWNTOWN

Residential style studio suites and one bedroom suites. Spacious guest rooms and breakfast included.

CALGARY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN HOTEL

Following a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel affords business and leisure travellers an effortlessly chic welcome to Alberta.

CARRIAGE HOUSE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE

Centrally located on Macleod Trail South, the hotel is in the midst of one of the city’s vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment districts and is also within walking distance

DELTA HOTELS CALGARY AIRPORT IN-TERMINAL

Conveniently connected by indoor walkway to YYC Calgary International Airport, we offer a stress free beginning to a vacation as well as an excellent meeting location for your conference or social eve.

HILTON GARDEN INN CALGARY AIRPORT

At the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport Hotel, you’ll find everything you want, right where you need it.

Contact for Expo Info

Thank you for your interest - To be considered as a Sponsor for the 2024 Smart Grow International Business Expo. To purchase a Exhibition Table or to Attend the EXPO

Please Contact:
jeanne.lehman@bcwinaction.ca

If you are outside of Canada, please contact

info@bcwinaction.ca