Support for exporters
Trade Accelerator Program
Take your business to the next level and to new horizons. The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) gives you the knowledge, tools and connections to crack new markets. In the course of the four-phase program, you’ll get:
- One-on-one coaching.
- Access to experts and business leaders.
- Best practices for market expansion.
- Assistance in developing a market-specific export plan.
Trade missions
When you’re ready to go global, join a trade mission led by the Government of Alberta and Calgary Economic Development. We can connect you with buyers, investors and partners in strategic hubs. Our trade missions focus on key industries — so you’ll get first-hand insight into the business culture and opportunities in your target market. We’re also happy to set up B2B meetings, site visits and networking events.
Upcoming trade missions
Missions focus on specific regions and industries. If anything on our schedule lines up with your priorities and ambitions, send us your application.
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026
May 26–29, 2026
Computex/Innovex Taipei 2026
June 2–5, 2026
Taipei, Taiwan
Eurosatory 2026
June 15–19, 2026
Paris, France
Vivatech
June 17–20, 2026
Paris, France
ADIPEC
November 2–5, 2026
Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
China International Import Expo (CIIE)
November 5–10, 2026
Shanghai, China
Past trade missions
Web Summit
May 10–14, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia
Foodex Japan
March 2–13, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Mobile World Congress
March 2–5, 2026
Barcelona, Spain
Hannover Messe
Hannover, Germany
World Health Expo (Formerly Arab Health)
February 9–12, 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Energy Transition Asia Roadshow
February 2–11, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Taipei, Taiwan
Jakarta, Indonesia
Singapore Airshow
February 3–8, 2026
Singapore
MEDICA
November 17–20, 2025
Duesseldorf, Germany
ADIPEC
November 3–6, 2025
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Birmingham Tech Week
October 20–24, 2025
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Paris Air Show
June 16–22, 2025
Paris, France
VivaTech
June 11–14, 2025
Paris, France
Asia Tech x Singapore
May 27–29, 2025
Singapore
Ireland Trade Mission
April 28–May 1, 2025
Dublin, Ireland
Resources for exporters
Trade Ecosystem Guide
We’ve put together a comprehensive guide available for local exporters.
International Financial Institutions Strategy
Our study identifies key industries in Alberta that align with the opportunities funded by International Financial Institutions.
Grants for exporters
The provincial and federal governments also offer programs that support exporters.
Connect with us
Our trade experts are happy to chat and to answer your questions about going global. Drop us a line.
Shona Reilly
Director, Trade
Chad Kultgen
Manager, Trade
Samantha Hay
Specialist, Trade