Mediterranean Pavilion Conference - Hall A​

DAY 1

Unlocking the Mediterranean’s Economic & Cultural Potential

10:00 - 10:30 | Official Opening Ceremony Speakers: 

• Representative from ASCAME 
• * Turkish Consul General in Toronto 
• Ambassador of Tunisia in Toronto 
• Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean 
• * Government of Quebec 

10:45 - 11:30 | The Mediterranean Advantage: A Strategic Investment & Trade Hub 

• Canadian Chamber in Italy 
• Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) 
• Canadian Chamber in Tunisia 

11:45 - 12:30 | Greece at the Heart of the Mediterranean: Trade, Heritage & Investment 

• *Ilia Chamber of Commerce (Greece) 
• Hellenic Canadian Board of Trade 

12:30 - 14:00 | Networking Lunch & B2B Meetings 
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14:00 - 15:00 | Women in Business & Leadership: Building Inclusive Economies 

• Türkiye Business Council Women’s Network (CTBC WoN) 
• Turkish Airlines (Toronto) 

15:15 - 16:00 | The Future of Regional Cooperation: Mediterranean-Canada Partnerships 

• Canadian Chambers in Italy & Tunisia 
• Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM)– How governments, parliaments& businesses can work together for regional success 
• Turkish Foreign Affairs Canada 
• Malta Tourism Authority 

DAY 2

Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Business Growth ​

10:00 - 10:45 | Women-Led Tourism Entrepreneurship: Cyprus & Inclusive Growth Session Title: “Empowering Women-Led Travel Business: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cross-Border Economies” 

• Tourism PhD Candidate & Founder/CEO of Ghanson Consult Ltd. 
• Associate Professor at City Unity College Nicosia, with expertise in Entrepreneurship Development, SMEs, Economic Development, and International Business. 
• Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University, with a Ph.D. in Tourism Management and expertise in Strategic Management, Destination Branding, CSR, and Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality. 

11:00 - 11:45 | Francophonie Across Three Continents: Driving Economic Cooperation 

• Africa Chamber of Commerce in Canada 
• Government of Quebec 
• Francophone Business Network of Ontario (FGAFO) 

12:00 - 12:30 | Empowering Regional and Global Entrepreneurship 

• ISM Strategic Management 

12:30 - 13:00 | Mediterranean cuisine in Canada: transmission and innovation 

• Chef based in Canada 

12:45 - 14:00 | Networking Lunch & B2B Sessions 

14:00 - 15:00 | Closing Panel: The Next Decade – The Mediterranean as a Global Powerhouse Speakers: Representatives from OECD, PAM, ASCAME, and Canadian Chambers of Commerce