Floor 2, Riverfront Room, Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong

11月4日2026年｜上海凯宾斯基大酒店2楼｜浦东新区陆家嘴环路1288号

Canada @ CIIE 2026 starts here! On 4 November, CanCham Shanghai offers you the best chance to meet visiting Canadian delegations, government representatives and local decision-makers, and to celebrate business excellence in China, just in time for CIIE.

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens on 5 November, with Canada as Guest Country of Honour. As Official Partner of Canada @ CIIE 2026, CanCham Shanghai is hosting a full programme on the eve of the Expo. It is timed for Canadian delegations visiting Shanghai and for local business leaders working across both markets.

Programme

13:30 | Registration and networking

14:00–17:30 | Annual Trade and Logistics Forum. Practical insights on supply chains, partnerships and market entry.

Plenary speaker: Dr. Mark Kruger, Senior Fellow, Yicai Research Institute; Centre for International Governance Innovation; The China Institute at the University of Alberta

14:15–15:45 | Panel 1: Logistics Between Canada and China

Transport connections, operational challenges and supply-chain reliability between Canada and China.

• Alix Li (Moderator), CanCham Shanghai Advisory Council; Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (retired)
• Kevin Moraes, Director, Trade & Market Engagement, Prince Rupert Port Authority
• Jeremy Masters, Senior Asia Representative, The Port of Montreal
• Xiaojia Guo, Deputy General Manager, China, Canadian National Railway Company (CN)
• Iris Pan, Commercial Manager, Trans-Pacific Trade, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
• Liu Peng 刘鹏, GM, Aviation Logistics, Eastern Airports Group (Nanjing Lukou Airport)
• Benjamin Chen, Managing Director, Everwin Global Express

16:15–17:30 | Panel 2: Global Partnerships

Partnering for success and beneficial cooperation.

• Jingyuan Mo (Moderator), Assistant Professor of Practice in Finance, NYU Shanghai
• Murray King, VP, Public Affairs & Communications, Shanghai Disney Resort
• Dominic Desmarais, Chief Solutions Officer, Liya Solutions
• Haijing Wang, Chief Investment Officer, Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance
• Jacob Cooke, CEO and Co-Founder, WPIC Marketing + Technologies
• Victor Hsi, Regional VP, CHP Engine Corporation
• Vivian Desmonts, Partner, China Practice, Gowling WLG

Company Booth Exhibition (all afternoon)

Companies and organisations showcase their products, services and expertise, meet attendees and explore potential collaborations.

17:30–18:30 | Signing Ceremony and Exhibition Booths

Announce your agreement, partnership or MOU at the CanCham Shanghai @ CIIE 2026 Signing Ceremony. Media and photo opportunities will be published through our platforms and beyond.

18:30–21:30 | CanCham Shanghai Business Impact Awards Dinner Gala

Meet award-winning Canadian companies, senior executives, government representatives and visiting delegations. Join us for dinner, networking and the recognition of Canadian, Chinese and international companies making an impact in China and the Indo-Pacific across 7 award categories. Learn about the best Canadian business practices across China and the Indo-Pacific. It's a learning experience offered by no one else.

9 November, 15:00–17:00 | CanCham Shanghai @ CIIE 2026 Business Impact Awards Winners Showcase

上海加中商会 @ 进博会 2026：商业影响力奖获奖嘉宾展示专场

Canada National Pavilion, CIIE (Hall 5.2)

Business Impact Awards winners are showcased at a major media event!

Get involved

Speaking, sponsorship, booth and signing ceremony opportunities are available for each event or for the full day.

• Emile Pelletier, Director of Operations: emile@cancham.asia
• Sherry Chui, Acting Executive Director: sherry@cancham.asia

Thank you to our sponsors

Annual Trade and Logistics Forum

• Premium Insights Partners: Port of Montreal, Prince Rupert Port Authority
• Forum Sponsor: CPKC

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai Business Impact Awards

• Gold Sponsors: Air Canada, Teck Resources Ltd.
• Professional Sponsor: Gowling WLG