EVENT CONFERENCES
World of Trade Conference - Level 200 Room 201
DAY 1
Date: Friday May 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre – Level 200 Room 201
Opening of EXPO
Time: 10:00 AM
Inside Africa Doing Business: Nigeria Canadian Business Council
Time: 10.30 to 11.00 am
The Nikki Clarke Show - Women’s in Business
Time: 11.00 AM – 11.40 AM
Topic: Empowering Women in Global Trade: Barriers & Breakthroughs
Moderator: Nikki Clarke
Panelists:
Building Bridges: Canada–Latin America Business Partnerships
Time: 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM
Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: Mr. Luis Briceño, President, THCC
Mr. Luis Briceño will deliver a keynote speech introducing the mission, vision, and goals of the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He will highlight THCC's support for entrepreneurs and business owners in both Canada and Latin America, as well as their commitment to fostering international business relationships. The session will also promote “Beyond the Borders Canada & LATAM Business Forum, “organized in collaboration with the Government of Ontario.
Focus Inside Asia – Canada–Asia Trade & World Tourism
Time: 12:20 PM – 1:40 PM
Philippines
Philippine Airlines - Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Nancy del Napoles, Account Manager
Topic: Philippine Airlines: Your Gateway from Canada to Manila and Beyond
Philippine Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: Mr. Steve Page, President
Topic: Bridging Innovation and Opportunity: Strategic Partnerships at the PCCC Canada-Philippine Trade Mission 2025
Inside Asia
Time: 1:40 PM – 2:40 PM
Malaysia
Malaysia Trade, Tourism & Cultural Promotion Mr Tanvir Newaz and Mr.Dewan Hossne Auub Deputy High Commissioner, Bangladesh High Commission
Speakers:
Trade, Eco-Green Innovation, Cultural Tourism & Investment Opportunities
Time: 2:40 PM – 3:20 PM
Bangladesh
Speakers:
This session highlights Bangladesh’s expanding global footprint across key sectors including trade, eco-friendly innovation, cultural tourism, and foreign investment. Attendees will explore opportunities in sustainable development, export growth, green manufacturing, and tourism rooted in Bangladesh’s rich heritage and natural beauty. The session will also present the country’s strategic push to strengthen bilateral economic ties with Canada and global partners, making Bangladesh a rising hub for responsible business and cultural exchange.
Focus Inside Canada–Europe & the Mediterranean
Mediterranean Bridges: Strengthening Economic and Cultural Ties
Time: 3:20 PM – 3.50 PM
Albania
Trade, Tourism, and Investment Potential
This session highlights Albania’s emerging role in the Mediterranean as a destination for tourism, trade, and foreign investment. With growing interest from international markets, Albania is opening its doors to new economic partnerships, cultural exchanges, and sustainable tourism initiatives that align well with Canada’s business and travel sectors.
Time: 3.50 PM – 4:20 PM
Kosovo
Economic Growth, Cultural Diplomacy, and Business Opportunities
Kosovo presents exciting opportunities for trade, tourism, and economic collaboration. This session will explore its strategic sectors, including innovation, infrastructure, and cultural tourism, while emphasizing Kosovo’s commitment to building strong international ties—particularly with Canadian investors, businesses, and travel professionals.
Time: 4.20 PM – 4.30 PM
Lithuania
Growing opportunities in trade, tourism, and investment
Lithuania presents a compelling profile as a modern, innovative economy with growing opportunities in trade, tourism, and investment. This spotlight session will introduce Lithuania’s strategic industries, cultural offerings, and its potential as a gateway between Northern and Eastern Europe for Canadian businesses and travelers.
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Türkiye
Türkiye: Gateway to Trade, Tourism, and Investment
Explore Türkiye’s strategic role as a bridge between continents, offering rich opportunities in tourism, trade, and investment. This session will cover Türkiye’s dynamic markets, growing business landscape, and its cultural and economic connections with Canada, highlighting prospects for partnership and growth.
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre – Level 200 Room 201
Opening of EXPO
Time: 10:00 AM
Inside Africa Doing Business: Nigeria Canadian Business Council
Time: 10.30 to 11.00 am
The Nikki Clarke Show - Women’s in Business
Time: 11.00 AM – 11.40 AM
Topic: Empowering Women in Global Trade: Barriers & Breakthroughs
Moderator: Nikki Clarke
Panelists:
- Vanessa Simon, Founder of Vanessa's Cuisine
- Nicole Lindsay Founder of I Envy Travel
Building Bridges: Canada–Latin America Business Partnerships
Time: 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM
Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: Mr. Luis Briceño, President, THCC
Mr. Luis Briceño will deliver a keynote speech introducing the mission, vision, and goals of the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He will highlight THCC's support for entrepreneurs and business owners in both Canada and Latin America, as well as their commitment to fostering international business relationships. The session will also promote “Beyond the Borders Canada & LATAM Business Forum, “organized in collaboration with the Government of Ontario.
Focus Inside Asia – Canada–Asia Trade & World Tourism
Time: 12:20 PM – 1:40 PM
Philippines
Philippine Airlines - Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Nancy del Napoles, Account Manager
Topic: Philippine Airlines: Your Gateway from Canada to Manila and Beyond
Philippine Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: Mr. Steve Page, President
Topic: Bridging Innovation and Opportunity: Strategic Partnerships at the PCCC Canada-Philippine Trade Mission 2025
Inside Asia
Time: 1:40 PM – 2:40 PM
Malaysia
Malaysia Trade, Tourism & Cultural Promotion Mr Tanvir Newaz and Mr.Dewan Hossne Auub Deputy High Commissioner, Bangladesh High Commission
Speakers:
- Ms. Nyaee Ayup, Trade Commissioner of Malaysia (MATRADE New York)
- Ms. Linawati Ismail, Deputy Director (Americas), Tourism Malaysia Los Angeles
Trade, Eco-Green Innovation, Cultural Tourism & Investment Opportunities
Time: 2:40 PM – 3:20 PM
Bangladesh
Speakers:
- Mr Tanvir Newaz and Mr. Dewan Hossne Auub Deputy High Commissioner Bangladesh High Commission
This session highlights Bangladesh’s expanding global footprint across key sectors including trade, eco-friendly innovation, cultural tourism, and foreign investment. Attendees will explore opportunities in sustainable development, export growth, green manufacturing, and tourism rooted in Bangladesh’s rich heritage and natural beauty. The session will also present the country’s strategic push to strengthen bilateral economic ties with Canada and global partners, making Bangladesh a rising hub for responsible business and cultural exchange.
Focus Inside Canada–Europe & the Mediterranean
Mediterranean Bridges: Strengthening Economic and Cultural Ties
Time: 3:20 PM – 3.50 PM
Albania
Trade, Tourism, and Investment Potential
This session highlights Albania’s emerging role in the Mediterranean as a destination for tourism, trade, and foreign investment. With growing interest from international markets, Albania is opening its doors to new economic partnerships, cultural exchanges, and sustainable tourism initiatives that align well with Canada’s business and travel sectors.
Time: 3.50 PM – 4:20 PM
Kosovo
Economic Growth, Cultural Diplomacy, and Business Opportunities
Kosovo presents exciting opportunities for trade, tourism, and economic collaboration. This session will explore its strategic sectors, including innovation, infrastructure, and cultural tourism, while emphasizing Kosovo’s commitment to building strong international ties—particularly with Canadian investors, businesses, and travel professionals.
Time: 4.20 PM – 4.30 PM
Lithuania
Growing opportunities in trade, tourism, and investment
Lithuania presents a compelling profile as a modern, innovative economy with growing opportunities in trade, tourism, and investment. This spotlight session will introduce Lithuania’s strategic industries, cultural offerings, and its potential as a gateway between Northern and Eastern Europe for Canadian businesses and travelers.
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Türkiye
Türkiye: Gateway to Trade, Tourism, and Investment
Explore Türkiye’s strategic role as a bridge between continents, offering rich opportunities in tourism, trade, and investment. This session will cover Türkiye’s dynamic markets, growing business landscape, and its cultural and economic connections with Canada, highlighting prospects for partnership and growth.
World of Tourism Conference - Level 200 Room 201
DAY 2
World of Tourism Conference Agenda
Date: Saturday May 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre – Level 200 Room 201
Spotlight on Zanzibar
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Dale J Deransburg (DJ The Money Coach) CEO & Founder, Deransburg International and The Seven Spheres of Money
Tourism Strategy, Culture, and Sustainable Travel
An engaging session led by a visionary entrepreneur exploring Zanzibar’s tourism growth, cultural tourism assets, and commitment to sustainability.
Break / Networking
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Spotlight on Congo L'Association des Congolais de l'Ontario "L'ACO"
Time: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Président: Mpiana Patrick Kaketa
Speakers: Pierre Kasonga and Guelord Mafamiya
Tourism, Eco-Green Initiatives, Cultural Tourism, Trade & Investment
A presentation exploring Congo’s emerging eco-tourism, green development, cultural promotion, and trade and investment opportunities.
Focus on LATAM: Tourism, Culture, Trade & Investment
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Panama and Latin Trade
This session will explore the diverse opportunities across Latin America in tourism, cultural exchange, trade, and investment. Hosted by Panama and Latin Trade, the presentation will highlight the region’s dynamic markets, vibrant cultures, and strategic potential for Canadian partnerships. From ecotourism and heritage travel to infrastructure and trade expansion, LATAM remains a key destination for global growth and collaboration.
Short Break
Time: 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Spotlight on Ghana
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker: Kevin Kingsley-Williams, Representative, Coleman Properties
Eco-Tourism in Ghana
Presentation on community-driven, sustainable tourism in Ghana, highlighting opportunities in eco-friendly travel development.
Discover Sri Lanka
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Prestige Discoveries in partnership with the Global Tourism Film Festival
Supported by: Sri Lanka High Commission
The travel trade is invited to discover Sri Lanka in a dedicated event during the World Travel Expo. The session features the premiere of ‘Realm of Paradise’, a documentary by filmmaker and traveler Anna Leonti, as she journeys through Sri Lanka’s natural and cultural marvels—from palm-fringed beaches and misty tea highlands to ancient cities, rainforests, and game reserves.
Presenters include:
Date: Saturday May 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre – Level 200 Room 201
Spotlight on Zanzibar
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Dale J Deransburg (DJ The Money Coach) CEO & Founder, Deransburg International and The Seven Spheres of Money
Tourism Strategy, Culture, and Sustainable Travel
An engaging session led by a visionary entrepreneur exploring Zanzibar’s tourism growth, cultural tourism assets, and commitment to sustainability.
Break / Networking
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Spotlight on Congo L'Association des Congolais de l'Ontario "L'ACO"
Time: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Président: Mpiana Patrick Kaketa
Speakers: Pierre Kasonga and Guelord Mafamiya
Tourism, Eco-Green Initiatives, Cultural Tourism, Trade & Investment
A presentation exploring Congo’s emerging eco-tourism, green development, cultural promotion, and trade and investment opportunities.
Focus on LATAM: Tourism, Culture, Trade & Investment
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Panama and Latin Trade
This session will explore the diverse opportunities across Latin America in tourism, cultural exchange, trade, and investment. Hosted by Panama and Latin Trade, the presentation will highlight the region’s dynamic markets, vibrant cultures, and strategic potential for Canadian partnerships. From ecotourism and heritage travel to infrastructure and trade expansion, LATAM remains a key destination for global growth and collaboration.
Short Break
Time: 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Spotlight on Ghana
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker: Kevin Kingsley-Williams, Representative, Coleman Properties
Eco-Tourism in Ghana
Presentation on community-driven, sustainable tourism in Ghana, highlighting opportunities in eco-friendly travel development.
Discover Sri Lanka
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Prestige Discoveries in partnership with the Global Tourism Film Festival
Supported by: Sri Lanka High Commission
The travel trade is invited to discover Sri Lanka in a dedicated event during the World Travel Expo. The session features the premiere of ‘Realm of Paradise’, a documentary by filmmaker and traveler Anna Leonti, as she journeys through Sri Lanka’s natural and cultural marvels—from palm-fringed beaches and misty tea highlands to ancient cities, rainforests, and game reserves.
Presenters include:
- The High Commission of Sri Lanka
- SriLankan Airlines
- Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau
- Whittalls Travels (John Keells Group)
- Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts (Sri Lanka & Maldives)
- Exclusive film screening
- Destination showcase
- Door prize: Trip for two to Sri Lanka
- Travel industry FAM trip registration opportunity
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES
World of Travel Cultural Pavilion – Hall A, North Building
Date: May 30th May
Country / Performer
Time
Mexico
10:00 – 10:40 AM
Thailand
10:40 – 11:20 AM
Hispanic (Latin America)
11:20 – 12:00 PM
Morocco
12:00 – 12:40 PM
Türkiye
12:40 – 1:20 PM
African Heritage
1:20 – 2:00 PM
Sri Lanka
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Armenia
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Nikki Clarke
3:00 – 3:40 PM
ASIA (Nepal etc.)
3:40 – 4:20 PM
Philippines
4:20 – 5:00 PM
World of Travel Cultural Pavilion – Hall A, North Building
Date: May 31st
Country
Start Time
Ghana
10:15 AM
Congo
10:40 AM
Egypt
11:20 AM
ACCT
11:50 AM
Morocco
12:30 PM
Albania
1:00 PM
Kosovo
1:30 PM
Bangladesh
2:00 PM
India
2:30 PM
Vietnam
3:00 PM
Thailand
3:30 PM
Philippines
4:00 PM
Nepal
4:30 PM
Date: May 30th May
Country / Performer
Time
Mexico
10:00 – 10:40 AM
Thailand
10:40 – 11:20 AM
Hispanic (Latin America)
11:20 – 12:00 PM
Morocco
12:00 – 12:40 PM
Türkiye
12:40 – 1:20 PM
African Heritage
1:20 – 2:00 PM
Sri Lanka
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Armenia
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Nikki Clarke
3:00 – 3:40 PM
ASIA (Nepal etc.)
3:40 – 4:20 PM
Philippines
4:20 – 5:00 PM
World of Travel Cultural Pavilion – Hall A, North Building
Date: May 31st
Country
Start Time
Ghana
10:15 AM
Congo
10:40 AM
Egypt
11:20 AM
ACCT
11:50 AM
Morocco
12:30 PM
Albania
1:00 PM
Kosovo
1:30 PM
Bangladesh
2:00 PM
India
2:30 PM
Vietnam
3:00 PM
Thailand
3:30 PM
Philippines
4:00 PM
Nepal
4:30 PM