## [Beyond Borders: Expanding Ontario Business in Europe](/event/beyond-borders-expanding-ontario-business-europe) #### Dates Jun 26, 2026 8:30:am - Jun 26, 2026 2:00:pm [Find more information and Register](https://www.eventreg.mgcs.gov.on.ca/?eventid=31903787-3B9E-425C-9059-1A9EE4318E39&lang=en) **Event Date(s):** June 26, 2026 (8:30 AM-2:00 PM, EST) **Time:** 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. **Registration Fee (per attendee):** $0.00 **Event Organizer Email:** **Event Organizer Phone:** +1 (437) 227-4947 **Location:** York University, Schulich School of Business Robert R. McEwen Auditorium, Seymour Schulich Building 111 Ian MacDonald Boulevard, North York, Ontario M3J 1P3 The Government of Ontario continues to support Ontario businesses in expanding into international markets and strengthening their global competitiveness through practical trade education and expert guidance. The event will provide Ontario exporters with a practical overview of how to enter and grow in European markets, reduce risk, and identify new opportunities across Europe. A central focus will be on how Ontario companies can use the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to reduce tariffs, improve market access, and compete more effectively. Sector focus will be advanced manufacturing, clean tech, defence and ICT. **Featured speakers will include:** - Jean-Toussaint Battestini, International Trade Expert on CETA - Business Development Bank (BDC) - Global Affairs Canada / Trade Commissioner Services (TCS) - Ontario Senior Economic Officers from London, Paris, and Munich **Agenda:** 08:30 Registration 09:00 - 12:00 Using CETA In Practice Preparing for CETA Markets CETA Opportunities European Market Spotlights Business Financing 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break, Networking and Meet the Ontario Team **Note: Advance Registration is Required** **This event will also be available online.** Attend in person, meet the presenters and experts, and take advantage of networking opportunities; or attend through Zoom from your office. ***Online participants will be provided with a Zoom link prior to the event.*** **Registration Fee: Free** Registered participants' information may be shared with event sponsors for follow-up. **Contact for further information:** Helen Hemmingsen Senior International Market Consultant, MEDJCT Tel: 437-227-4947 [Find more information and Register](https://www.eventreg.mgcs.gov.on.ca/?eventid=31903787-3B9E-425C-9059-1A9EE4318E39&lang=en)