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Outbound Trade Mission to Hong Kong
On the Margins of the APAIE 2026 Conference · February 2026
You're invited!
Join Languages Canada on our trade mission to Hong Kong on the margins of APAIE, February, 2026.
With the support of the Trade Commissioner Service, Languages Canada will host up to 30 leading education agents from across Asia for an exclusive networking event with Canadian institutions.
The Trade Mission will be held on the margins of the APAIE Conference in Hong Kong, offering institutions the opportunity to participate in two major international events in a single trip.
According to Languages Canada’s 2025 Term 1 survey, China and Taiwan are the 5th and 8th largest source markets for Canadian ESL and FSL programs. In 2024, they accounted for a combined 900,000 student weeks abroad (Bonard). Both markets also maintain historically high visa approval rates, and students from these regions are consistently drawn to Canada’s high-quality education, safety, and immersive English and French learning environments.
This trade mission presents a prime opportunity to strengthen and expand partnerships in Asia while showcasing Canada’s rich and diverse language education offering.
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Why attend?
- Conduct B2B meetings and network with decision-makers from 30 high-quality, preselected Asian agencies in an intimate, small-scale setting;
- Build market presence and brand awareness with key players in the industry;
- Take advantage of the exciting event location to conduct valuable off-site networking with agents and other Canadian participants;
- Optional opportunity to attend APAIE Hong Kong 2026.
What's included?
- 5 hotel nights (check in on Feb 23, 2026) at a 5-star hotel in Hong Kong;
- 2 breakfasts (Feb 26 & 27);
- Morning break, lunch, afternoon break and evening cocktail reception (Feb 26 & 27);
- Recruitment, screening, and selection of up to 30 education agencies;
- 5-star event venue with Wi-Fi included;
- 30 one-on-one meetings with agencies from China and Taiwan;
- 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 for Air Canada flights to Hong Kong will be made available to participants.
Program at a Glance
- Monday, February 23, 2026
Suggested arrival day in Hong Kong
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Rest day, or APAIE Conference attendance for those registered
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Rest day, or APAIE Conference attendance for those registered
Canada Reception hosted by EduCanada (tickets to be purchased from EduCanada separately)
- Thursday, February 26, 2026
15 business meetings with Taiwanese education agents
- Friday, February 27, 2026
15 business meetings with Chinese education agents
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Check-out and mission wrap-up
Act Fast to Save Your Spot!
First Representative
Early Bird Rate
Registrations on or before December 31, 2025
CAN$5,950
(includes 5 hotel nights in Hong Kong)
Regular rate of $6,950 applies to registrations received after December 31, 2025 (includes 5 hotel nights in Hong Kong).
Additional Representative
CAN$1,000
(if sharing hotel room)
CAN$2,000
(if booking separate rooms)
Price does not include airfare for Canadian participants. A discount code for Air Canada flights to Hong Kong will be made available to participants.
Sponsorship opportunities
If your organization is interested in sponsoring this Languages Canada trade mission, please contact us.
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