Africanada Summit

The AfriCanada Economic Summit 2026

Theme: Bridging Markets, Mobilizing Capital: Building an Inclusive Investment Future

Date
March 26–27, 2026

Address
Ontario Investment and Trade Centre (OITC)
Toronto, 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

EXPONENTIALLY INCREASING CANADA-AFRICA TRADE,
BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

The AfriCanada Economic Summit 2026

Theme: Uniting Capital, Innovation & Opportunity Across both regions - Canada and Africa

Advancing Sustainable Economic Growth Through Innovative Venture and Project Financing

Bridging Markets, Mobilizing Capital: Building an Inclusive Investment Future

Theme: Uniting Capital, Innovation & Opportunity Across both regions - Canada and Africa

Advancing Sustainable Economic Growth Through Innovative Venture and Project Financing

Bridging Markets, Mobilizing Capital: Building an Inclusive Investment Future

Date: March 26–27, 2026

Venue: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre (OITC) Toronto, Canada

Summit overview: The AfriCanada Economic Summit 2026 will convene in Toronto, Canada, as a premier global platform dedicated to accelerating investment, trade, and enterprise development between Africa and Canada. Against the backdrop of deepening South–North economic cooperation, the summit will spotlight:

Featuring

Investment Leaders and Financial Architects Driving Sustainable Growth:

Sector Focus:

These stakeholders will engage with transaction-ready opportunities as well as early-stage, high-potential projects across priority sectors including:

Further details, including registration, sponsorship, partnership opportunities, and speaker announcements, will follow as planning progresses.

Email: info@africanadasummit.com
Phone: 437-240-2110

Featured Speakers

VIP

The Hon. Doug Ford, 
Premier of Ontario

A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER DOUG FORD

Warm greetings and welcome to everyone taking part in the

AfriCanada Economic Summit 2025. 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 Inc for hosting this summit. This is a unique opportunity for leaders, thinkers and innovators to network and take part in thought-provoking discussions about responsible development, digital economy, and other related issues.

Our government will continue working with our partners in our diverse business communities so we can build a strong, resilient and sustainable economy, now and in the future.

Have a productive and inspiring summit.

Doug Ford

Premier of Ontario

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

The AfriCanada Economic Summit 2026

March 26–27, 2026

Event Name

Event Start Date

Event End Date

Register

Economic summit 2024 (international participants)

March 21, 2024

March 22, 2024

Individual

Date: March 26–27, 2026

Address: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre (OITC) Toronto, Canada

Phone: 437-240-2110
Email: info(at)africanadasummit(dot) com
Website: www.africanadasummit.com

Hosted by the AfriCanada Economic Summit Group

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