{"id":35591,"date":"2025-08-21T08:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/?page_id=35591"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:27:58","slug":"events-and-networking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/members-services\/events-and-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Events and Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group Export offers its members far more than just networking opportunities: our events are true catalysts for partnerships and collaborations. Whether celebrating industry achievements, finding inspiration at summits, or attending prestigious galas, each gathering opens the door to new business opportunities. Join a network of engaged companies, influential buyers, and strategic partners, and propel your international growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our next event: The Holiday Cocktail, this December 2026!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Cocktail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group Export members are invited to come together for a festive event celebrating a year filled with trade shows, missions, projects, and international successes. This gathering is a unique opportunity to network, celebrate, and receive the Board of Directors\u2019 appreciation. Door prizes, fun, and a warm, friendly atmosphere will also be part of the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> To be confirmed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Next edition:<\/strong> <\/strong>December, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/54993698876_2e55924ab0_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38496 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/54993698876_2e55924ab0_b-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/54993698876_2e55924ab0_b-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/54993698876_2e55924ab0_b-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55249264935_115be711c6_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39473 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55249264935_115be711c6_b-1.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55249264935_115be711c6_b-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55249264935_115be711c6_b-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aliz\u00e9s Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Aliz\u00e9s Awards highlight the excellence of Canadian agri-food companies in export, both within Canada and internationally. Today, they are recognized as a benchmark in the industry: buyers, investors, and stakeholders see them as a reflection of the dynamism and innovation of the companies shaping the future of agri-food in global markets. Participating companies may submit their applications in two of the following four categories: \u201c<em>SME Fonds de solidarit\u00e9 FTQ<\/em>\u201d, \u201c<em>Large Company FCC<\/em>\u201d, \u201c<em>Canadian Market Award National Bank<\/em>\u201d, and \u201c<em>Innovative Export Strategy Inno-centre<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location: <\/strong>Hotel X, Toronto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next edition: <\/strong>April 27th, 2027<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summit on Agri-Food Exports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group Export is back in full force with the 5th edition of the Agri-Food Export Summit, presented by FCC. This annual event, held in June, brings together Quebec\u2019s agri-food industry around themes related to export, trade geopolitics, and market trends. This summit is a key moment for companies looking to develop or strengthen their presence in international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> To be confirmed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Next edition:<\/strong> <\/strong>June, 2027<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/members-services\/events-and-networking\/summit-on-agri-food-exports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55366929408_c244105491_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39472 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55366929408_c244105491_b-1.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55366929408_c244105491_b-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55366929408_c244105491_b-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cta-image-block theme-block cta-image-wrapper aligndefault\">\n\n  <div class=\"cta-image\">\n              <div class=\"cta-image__inner\">\n            \n                          <h3 class=\"cta-image__title\">Interested in becoming a partner for one of our events?<\/h3>\n                        \n                          <p class=\"cta-image__txt\">Join Group Export and associate your brand with flagship agri-food gatherings. Together, let\u2019s create unique opportunities for visibility and strategic partnerships.<\/p>\n                        \n                          <a class=\"cta-image__btn\" href=\"mailto:annevaillancourt@groupexport.ca\">\n                <span>Contact us<\/span>\n                <div class=\"link__overlay\"><\/div>\n              <\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"cta-image__inner\">\n            \n                          <h3 class=\"cta-image__title\">Looking for more information about our events?<\/h3>\n                        \n                          <p class=\"cta-image__txt\">Discover how our gatherings can help you grow your markets, expand your network, and build valuable partnerships. <\/p>\n                        \n                          <a class=\"cta-image__btn\" href=\"mailto:servicemembre@groupexport.ca\">\n                <span>Contact us<\/span>\n                <div class=\"link__overlay\"><\/div>\n              <\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"cta-image--image\">\n\n        \n          <h3 class=\"cta-image__title\">Do you have questions about our events?<\/h3>\n        \n          <p class=\"cta-image__txt\">Our team will be happy to answer them and guide you toward the opportunities that best match your goals.\n<\/p>\n        \n          <a class=\"cta-image__btn\" href=\"mailto:servicemembre@groupexport.ca\">\n        <span>Contact us<\/span>\n        <div class=\"link__overlay\"><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Group Export offers its members far more than just networking opportunities: our events are true catalysts for partnerships and collaborations. Whether celebrating industry achievements, finding inspiration at summits, or attending &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/members-services\/events-and-networking\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"parent":6984,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-35591","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35591","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35591"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35591\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39617,"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35591\/revisions\/39617"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupexport.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}