AfriCanada Economic Summit 2025
Theme: Driving Sustainable Growth: Focusing on Low-Carbon Solutions, Digital Transformation, Eco-friendly Industrialization, and Future-Oriented Workforce Development.
Date
March 27 & 28, 2025
Address
Ontario Investment and Trade Centre (OITC)
250 Yonge Street,
35th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2L7, Canada
Who We Are
A Canadian corporation established to promote, support and facilitate Trade, Business and Investment cooperation primarily between Canadian firms and counterparts across Africa.
Our Purpose
The Economic Summit ultimate goal is to explore innovative and cordial ways to further deepen socioeconomic and cultural cooperation between Canada and nations in Africa.
AFRICANADA ECONOMIC
SUMMIT GROUP
- Research & Development
- Cooperation and Partnerships
- Market Development
- Trade Missions
- Projects Development
- Join Venture
- Procurement
- New and Emerging Market Opportunities
- Institutional Relations
EXPONENTIALLY INCREASING CANADA-AFRICA TRADE,
BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
AfriCanada Economic Summit 2025
Theme: Driving Sustainable Growth: Focusing on Low-Carbon Solutions, Digital Transformation, Eco-friendly Industrialization, and Future-Oriented Workforce Development.
Date: March 27 - 28, 2025.
Venue: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, OITC, 250 Yonge Street, 35th floor Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2L7.
Summit overview: The AfriCanada Economic Summit 2025, to be held in Toronto, Canada, will convene political leaders and policymakers, business executives and industry captains, academics, and innovators from Canada and Africa to foster stronger bilateral relations and address key areas of mutual interest. Anchored on the themes, Driving Sustainable Growth: Focusing on Low-Carbon Solutions, Digital Transformation, Eco-friendly Industrialization, and Future-Oriented Workforce Development," the 2025 Summit will bring together leaders and experts dedicated to advancing sustainable growth across these essential areas. The 2025 Annual AfriCanada Economic Summit is scheduled for March 27-28, 2025, at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre (OITC)., the summit aims to create a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action towards a sustainable and prosperous future for both regions.
Featured Speakers
VIP
The Hon. Doug Ford,
Premier of Ontario
A Goodwill Message from the office of the Premier of Ontario for the 2024 Edition of the AfriCanada Economic Summit
Warm greetings and welcome to everyone taking part in the 2024 AfriCanada Summit: Canadian CleanTech and Renewable Energy Solutions for Power Africa Initiative.
Ontario is proud to be home to a flourishing community of people who have roots in the African continent. Their skills and achievements have contributed so much to our economic success story and cultural vitality. Many thanks to the amazing team at AfriCanada Commerce Exchange for hosting this summit. This is a unique opportunity for leaders, planners and professionals in our energy sector to explore opportunities to invest in renewable energy in underserved areas of Africa.
Have a productive and inspiring summit!
Etonia Collier : Host of the AfriCanada Summit 2025
Born and raised in the height of the Sierra Leone civil wars, Etonia Collier came to Canada in 2000 and has achieved many accolades in her field. Etonia Collier is a distinguished Change Management Director at a Canadian Bank, with a wealth of experience in the fields of economics, transformation, and workforce development.
Over the years, Etonia has built a reputation for combining deep academic knowledge with practical insights. She has shown exemplary work in the financial sector, federal government, and consulting firm. Etonia has spearheaded transformative initiatives, including digital modernization, Microsoft 365 adoption, and leading organization change for 20,000 employees to enhance leadership, performance, and workplace culture.
Academically, Etonia holds a Master’s in Economic Policy, a Bachelor’s in Life Sciences (Psychology), and certifications in Prosci® ADKAR, Leadership, and Six Sigma. An acclaimed educator, she has taught Change Management and Economics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, earning recognition for her teaching excellence.
As the host of AfriCanada, Etonia fosters impactful dialogues among global leaders and innovators. A dedicated mentor and advocate for young professionals, she balances her work with traveling, boxing, and family life
AFRICANADA ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2025
March 27, 2025:
- Canada's prosperity is driven by the competitiveness of its small, medium-sized (SMEs), and large enterprises.
- Tools and resources available through key economic agencies of the Government for Canada for local businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Understanding Canada’s investment and business landscape.
March 28, 2025:
- Canada – Africa Cooperation Strategy: Bridging the Continent for Sustainable Prosperity.
Event Name
Event Start Date
Event End Date
Register
Economic summit 2024 (international participants)
March 21, 2024
March 22, 2024
Individual
Date: March 27 & 28, 2025
Address: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre (OITC) 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5B 2L7, Canada
Phone: 437-240-2110
Email: info(at)africanadasummit(dot) com
Website: www.africanadasummit.com
Hosted by the AfriCanada Economic Summit Group
