Finlande
Jaakko Autere
Senior Trade Commissioner and Consular Agent
Consular Agency of Finland; representing Business Finland
About the Forum
New Markets. Real Opportunities.
The MineConnect Export Forum brings Ontario's mining supply and services companies together with international market experts, government representatives, export support organizations and suppliers who have built businesses beyond Ontario.
Market-focused sessions pair regional experts with Ontario suppliers who have done business there. Hear firsthand where opportunities are emerging, how to enter new markets, what challenges to expect and which resources can help.
Explore Markets
Discover mining business opportunities across Canada and worldwide.
Learn from Experts
Hear regional insights and real-world export experience.
Build Connections
Meet industry leaders and export support organizations.
Grow Your Business
Find practical resources to expand into new markets.
Regional Opportunities
Markets in Focus
Finlande
Allemagne
Pérou
Chili
Brésil
Argentine
Mexique
West Africa
Australie
Inde
Kazakhstan
Turquie
Québec
Western Canada
Atlantic Canada
Canadian Territories
Industry Expertise
Meet Our Featured Speakers
Market insight and connections to help Ontario suppliers grow.
Québec
Emmanuelle Toussaint
President & CEO
Québec Mining Association
Colombie-Britannique
Alec Morrison
President & CEO, Mining Suppliers Association of B.C.
Strategic Advisor, Mining Association of BC
Pérou
Paola T. Fischer
President, MUDIC Mundo Dinamico International Consulting LLC
Vice President & COO, CORE World Foundation Corp.
Allemagne
Lilly Schrank
Senior Project Manager; Head, Competence Centre for Mining and Mineral Resources
Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc.
Mexique
José Abad-Puelles
Counsellor, Economic Affairs – Ontario
Head of Ontario’s Trade & Investment Office in Mexico City
Australie
Greg McNab
Co-Chair, Ontario Committee
Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce
Export Programs Panel
Ryan McEachern
Managing Director
MSTA CANADA
Chili
Ian Frederick
Trade Commissioner of Chile to Canada
ProChile
Kazakhstan
Eyad Qudsi
Area Director, Middle East and Africa
Ministère du développement économique, de la création d'emplois et du commerce de l'Ontario
November 23, 2026
Forum Program
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Registration
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Export Programs and Services for MSS SMEs
Panel discussion
9:40 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Concurrent Regional Sessions
International and Canadian markets
12:25 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
1:30 – 4:20 p.m.
Concurrent Regional Sessions
Repeat of the morning regional sessions
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception of the Ontario Critical Minerals Forum
Chefs Hall, East Hall, Toronto. Separate advance registration required.
Program and speaker lineup are subject to change.
Plan Your Visit
Travel, Networking & More
Hébergement
Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown has a special room rate of $289 per night for Export Forum attendees. The room block is currently bookable; rooms are subject to availability.
BOOK YOUR ROOMSponsorship Opportunities
Interested in aligning your brand with the MineConnect Export Forum? Contact Heather to discuss opportunities.
Evening Reception
Rejoignez le Opening Reception of the Ontario Critical Minerals Forum at Chefs Hall (East Hall), 5:30–8:30 p.m., for networking and conversation. Separate advance registration is required.
RSVP FOR THE RECEPTIONStaying the Week?
Attend the Ontario Critical Minerals Forum and save 20% on registration using code MINECONNECT20.
FORUM DETAILSJoin Us in Toronto
Find Your Next Market.
Meet the people who can help you get there.
November 23, 2026
Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
249 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Questions? Contact Heather
Supported by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
