Deloitte, Bay Adelaide East, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 0A9
In Person
Note: this event is by invitation only.
On behalf of IDA and Enterprise Ireland, The Toronto Region Board of Trade would like to invite you to the Ireland-Canada Business Leaders Summit.
Join us on this official delegation as Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheál Martin opens the Summit followed by a fireside chat.
This Summit brings together political leaders and senior executives at a pivotal moment for strengthening the Canada–EU economic corridor and unlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation, and investment.
Ireland will take over EU presidency from July 2026 and Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheál Martin is bringing a delegation of five cabinet ministers to Toronto to deepen the Canada-EU relationship at a pivotal geopolitical and economic moment.
Keynote interview: Taoiseach Micheál Martin: The Irish Prime Minister will reflect on the future of the EU, Ireland & Canada partnership, Ireland’s role in shaping transatlantic economic cooperation and the shared values driving us forward.
Executive Discussions: Facilitated discussions led by Peter Burke, Irish Minister for Enterprise, Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland & Jenny Meila, CEO, Enterprise Ireland on accessing European markets, investment opportunities and R&D partnerships.
Ireland is the proven gateway to the EU for North American companies. Canadian firms including Shopify, TD, Scotiabank, Manulife, Magna, and OpenText are already using Ireland's pro-business ecosystem as their European base. This summit is your opportunity to understand how to do the same and to connect directly with the people who can make it happen.
- Engage senior Irish government and agency leadership face-to-face
- Identify partnership and co-development opportunities in high-growth sectors
Get on-the-ground intelligence on entering European markets
IDA Ireland
IDA Ireland is the Irish Government’s global investment agency, attracting and supporting multinational companies through worldclass advisory services, competitive incentives, and a pro-innovation business environment that drives jobs, regional growth, and high value economic activity across Ireland. Canadian companies that leverage Irelands pro-business ecosystem as a key European base include Shopify, Clio, TD, BMO, Sun Life, OpenText, eSentire, Scotiabank, Fairfax, Great West Life, Manulife, Magna Automotive, Greenfield Global and many more.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish Government’s innovation and trade agency, provides companies with advice, funding, and hands on internationalisation support to start exporting, expand overseas, and build global partnerships. Through its 42 overseas offices, Enterprise Ireland provides on the ground market intelligence, introductions, and partnership pathways to help Canadian firms connect with Irish innovation.
Agenda
13.45 – 14.30 Arrival & Registration for Attendees (Make their way to the reception area for coffee, tea, biscuits etc)
14.30 Summit Kick off –Minister
14.40 Keynote interview with Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheál Martin
15.20 Panel 1 (TBA)
16.00 Panel 2 (TBA)
16.45 Panel 3 (TBA)
17.15 – 18.00 Networking Reception
Speakers
Speakers to be announced.
Tickets & Registration
RSVP here by April 10th:
Ireland-Canada Business Leaders Summit – Guest Information Form – Fill out form
Key Contact:
Carissa Consoli | Sr. Manager Business Development, WTCT | cconsoli@bot.com