EU-Canada Business Summit 2026

The EU–Canada Business Summit is the flagship annual gathering in Brussels that brings together hundreds of business leaders, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders from Canada, Europe, and across the globe. At a time of profound geopolitical and economic transformation, the Summit provides a unique platform to strengthen transatlantic partnerships, foster innovation, and advance cooperation in strategic sectors.

The 7th edition will be held at the prestigious Palais des Académies, in the heart of Brussels, reflecting the Summit's role at the centre of Europe’s political and economic decision-making.

Over the years, the EU–Canada Business Summit has provided a valuable platform to address the most pressing economic and strategic issues shaping Canada, Europe, and the global economy. This year, amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, persistent trade tensions, and the reconfiguration of global supply chains, Canada and Europe have a unique opportunity to deepen their strategic partnership.

Reflecting the importance of this evolving agenda, a large share of the Summit's five panel discussions will focus on the defence sector and the opportunities arising from enhanced transatlantic cooperation. Strengthened collaboration is already taking shape through closer defence industrial ties, including Canada's growing engagement with European defence initiatives such as SAFE and its longstanding commitment within NATO. Beyond security, this renewed partnership is expected to accelerate cooperation in artificial intelligence, research and innovation, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, and market diversification—reinforcing economic competitiveness and collective resilience on both sides of the Atlantic.

The EU–Canada Business Summit offers a unique platform to build meaningful business relationships through high-level networking opportunities, including an exclusive cocktail reception, private B2B meetings and interactive panel discussions.

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40 Countries represented

20 Number of speakers

500 Number of participants