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Inbound Trade Mission with Colombian Education Agencies
Montreal, February 2023
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Build Valuable Relationships with Decision-Makers From Top Colombian Agencies
Colombia ranked as Languages Canada members' second largest source country in 2021, sending its highest recorded number of students to Canadian language programs. Although this was in part the result of members being open for business while competing study destinations were closed to inbound travel, Canada has the potential to remain a top destination for Colombian students.
As Colombian students continue to look to Canada for English, French, postsecondary, and K-12 education, the sector must also nurture partner relationships to solidify Canada's popularity and sustain its recent success in Colombia.
This is why Languages Canada will host 30 Colombian education agents in Montreal in February, 2023!
As Tourisme Montréal puts it, Montreal is ‘’a striking union of European charm and North American attitude, [the city] seduces visitors with a harmonious pairing of the historic and the new, from exquisite architecture to fine dining’’. This is the perfect setting for members to show Colombian agents that their students are more than welcome in Canada.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to strengthen long-standing partnerships, create new and rewarding relationships, and ensure agents feel motivated to keep Canada top of mind.
Why Attend?
- $2,500 subsidy for participating members
- Conduct B2B meetings and network with decision-makers from 30 high-quality, pre-selected Colombian agency representatives in an intimate, small-scale setting;
- Build market presence and brand-awareness with key players in the industry;
- Participate in side activities in Canada’s cultural capital and Quebec’s largest city, a cosmopolitan centre with proud roots in the past that enthusiastically embraces the future;
- More opportunities for off-site networking and trust-building with agents.
What's Included?
-
Recruitment, screening, and selection of education agencies;
- Partial cost of flights from Colombia to Canada for 30 agents;
- Cost of hotel rooms for 4 nights for 30 agents while in Canada;
- 5-star meeting venue with Internet included;
- 30 one-on-one meetings with agencies from Colombia;
- All meals, refreshments, and networking receptions during the 2 days of B2Bs;
- Evening welcome reception in Montreal with the entire group;
- 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 domestic airfare, accommodation, or meals (other than those served on the two days of B2Bs) for Canadian participants.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
FEBRUARY 2023
Arrival in Montreal.
Free day to settle in and adjust to Eastern Time.
Education agents and Canadian institutions get together for an evening welcome reception.
Day 1 of B2Bs. Canadian institutions meet with 15 Colombian agencies.
Day 2 of B2Bs. Canadian institutions meet with 15 Colombian agencies.
The trade mission wraps up as the group of agents leaves for campus visits in Montreal and Toronto.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Welcome to Montreal! Enjoy a free day in Quebec’s metropolis. Day and night, Montreal pulses with activity. Each season, it is host to an array of events, exhibitions and gatherings for the thousands of culture, nature and thrill seekers who come here to enjoy its diverse offerings.
Get to know any one of its many colourful and vibrant neighbourhoods which overflow with markets, boutiques, restaurants and cafés—diverse expressions of the inhabitants’ joie de vivre. Montrealers are naturally charming and quite often multilingual. Their spontaneity and ability to welcome visitors have propelled Montreal to its current position of international host city, where some of the world’s most exciting events are held each year.
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Now that everyone has settled in, education agents and Canadian institutions can break the ice and get to know each other in a casual setting during the Trade Mission welcome reception which kicks off full days of activities, B2B meetings, presentations, and fun outings.
Monday, February 13, 2023
Take part in 15 pre-arranged B2B meetings with top Colombian agencies.
Full program includes:
- Presentation
- Morning coffee break
- Lunch buffet
- Afternoon coffee break
- Cocktail reception
Free evening for additional leisure activities, dinner and informal networking opportunities.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Take part in 15 pre-arranged B2B meetings with top Colombian agencies.
Full program includes:
- Presentation
- Morning coffee break
- Lunch buffet
- Afternoon coffee break
- Cocktail reception
Free evening for additional leisure activities, dinner and informal networking opportunities.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
It’s time to wrap things up in Montreal. Enjoy any time off you have in the Montreal are before going back home! Languages Canada will take the group of Colombian agents on 3 full days of campus visits in Montreal and Toronto.
Act Fast to Take Advantage of Early-Bird Pricing!
ALL MEMBERS
Montreal Inbound Trade Mission
Main Representative
Early-Bird Rate*
$5,950
($198 per B2B meeting in a small-scale and intimate setting!)
*Early-bird rate valid until November 30, 2022.
Regular rate: $6,350.
Second Representative
$985
MONTREAL AND TORONTO MEMBERS
Host Colombian Agents on Campus
Colombian agents will tour Montreal and Toronto-area campuses on February 15-16-17, following the trade mission in Montreal.
3 one-hour visits in Montreal and 8 one-hour visits in Toronto are available to members who purchase the inbound trade mission package.
Montreal or Toronto Campus Visit
$1,400
Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price does not include domestic airfare, accommodation, or meals
(other than those served on the two days of B2Bs) for Canadian participants.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If your organization is interested in sponsoring the Languages Canada
2023 Inbound Trade Mission with Colombian Education Agencies, please contact us.
Event Sponsorship + B2B Schedule
Includes handbook and registration website advertising, individual table and evening reception recognition
+
Personal B2B schedule
Rate:
$6,350
Only 2 slots available. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Sponsorship Only
Includes handbook and registration website advertising, individual table and evening reception recognition.
Rate:
$4,500
2023 Inbound Trade Mission with Colombian Education Agencies
start Feb 11, 2023, 12:00 AM - end Feb 15, 2023, 12:00 AM
A strong, united voice for Canada's language education sector.