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Inbound Trade Mission with Italian and Spanish Education Agencies
Inbound Trade Mission with Italian and Spanish Education Agencies
Join us in welcoming decision-makers from top
Italian and Spanish education agencies in beautiful Banff, Alberta!
With the support of the Trade Commissioner Service in Japan, Languages Canada will welcome 24 top Japanese education agents to a first-class venue to meet and network with Canadian institutions. The event will kick off at the Canada Pavillion inside the World Expo 2025 in Osaka!
Japan is the largest source country for Canadian ESL and FSL programs and has the highest visa application approval rate. Japanese students are drawn to Canada for its high-quality education, safe environment, and immersive English- and French-learning opportunities. This trade mission is a fantastic opportunity to build and nurture relationships with Japanese partners and build awareness of Canada's rich and diverse offer.
Languages Canada has teamed up with the Canadian Association of Public Schools – International (CAPS-I), the Italian Association of Language Consultants and Agents (IALCA) and the Spanish Association of Promoters of Language Courses Abroad (ASEPROCE) to welcome a group of 30 Italian and Spanish education agents to Banff this December.
This Inbound Trade Mission and FAM Tour is made possible thanks to the generous support of Air Canada and their representatives in Rome and Madrid.
Why attend?
As Italian and Spanish agents, students and their families look to Canada for English, French, K-12 and postsecondary education, the sector must build and nurture partner relationships to generate more awareness of Canada's rich and diverse offer.
The Languages Canada 2023 Inbound Trade Mission with Italian and Spanish Education Agencies in Banff will allow you to:
- Conduct B2B meetings and network with decision-makers from 30 high-quality, preselected Italian and Spanish agency representatives in an intimate, small-scale setting.
- Build market presence and brand awareness with key players in the industry.
- Take advantage of the beautiful event location to conduct valuable off-site networking with agents and other Canadian participants.
- Take part in this high-profile event, hosted at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world-famous Banff Springs Hotel stands as a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff, Alberta. Canada's "Castle in the Rockies," has been providing legendary hospitality to guests for more than 130 years.
- Host the group of agents on your campus (available for members in Calgary, Victoria and Vancouver as an add-on to the mission for additional cost of $1,400).
What's included?
- Recruitment, screening, and selection of 30 education agencies members of IALCA or ASEPROCE;
- Partial cost of flights from Italy or Spain to Canada for 30 agents;
- Cost of hotel rooms for 4 nights for 30 agents while in Canada;
- World-renowned luxury resort event venue with wifi included;
- 30 one-on-one meetings with agencies from Italy and Spain;
- All meals, refreshments, and networking receptions during the 2 days of B2Bs;
- Welcome reception in Banff with the entire group;
- Return group bus transfer between Calgary and Banff;
- Complete event management, including B2B meeting scheduling;
- A participant handbook including detailed agency profiles;
- Access to additional agent contacts from waitlist (if applicable).
Price does not include airfare for Canadian participants. A discount code Air Canada flights to Paris will be made available to participants.
Program at a glance
- Saturday, December 2, 2023
Arrival in Calgary
Enjoy a free day in Calgary, Alberta’s largest city. With the lowest sales tax in the country, Calgary is ideal for shopping!
- Sunday, December 3, 2023
Welcome reception in Banff
In the morning, chartered coach buses take education agents and Canadian participants from Calgary to the resort town of Banff for a lunchtime welcome reception during where attendees can get to know each other in a stunning location. Later on, the group will be taken to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel to check in and settle in. Participants have the rest of the day and evening free to enjoy and explore Banff.
The bustling Banff townsite is uniquely located inside of historic Banff National Park. In this one-of-a-kind place, there’s something for everyone to discover. Whether it's the spectacular valleys and rugged peaks, the authentic Canadian food, the vibrant arts and culture scene, or a little bit of everything, there’s no shortage of unforgettable ways to immerse yourself in Banff National Park.
- Monday, December 4, 2023
Day 1 of B2Bs
Take part in 15 pre-arranged B2B meetings with top Italian and Spanish agencies. The day includes a presentation, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunch buffet and cocktail reception. Participants have a free evening following the cocktail reception to enjoy additional leisure activities, dinner and informal networking opportunities.
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Day 2 of B2Bs
Take part in 15 pre-arranged B2B meetings with top Italian and Spanish agencies. The day includes a presentation, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunch buffet and cocktail reception. Participants have a free evening following the cocktail reception to enjoy additional leisure activities, dinner and informal networking opportunities.
- Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Trade mission wraps up
After the morning hotel check-out, a coach bus takes the group of Canadian participants from Banff to the Calgary Airport. Meanwhile, Languages Canada and CAPS-I leave Banff with the group of Italian and Spanish agents for four full days of campus visits in Calgary, Victoria and Vancouver.
Act fast to save your spot and take advantage of early-bird pricing!
First Representative
Early Bird Rate
Registrations on or before April 30, 2025
CAN$5,990
Regular rate of $6,980 applies to registrations received after April, 30 2025 (includes 4 hotel nights in Kyoto).
Additional Representative
CAN$1,500
(if sharing hotel room)
CAN$2,500
(if booking separate rooms)
Price does not include domestic airfare, accommodation, or meals (other than those served on the two days of B2Bs) for Canadian participants.
Special rates on Air Canada flights to Calgary and negotiated competitive rates for a Calgary hotel and the Fairmont Banff Springs are available.
Sponsorship opportunities
If your organization is interested in sponsoring this Languages Canada trade mission, please contact us.
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