Exploring Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities

Exploring Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities
September 16, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Scotia Bank (2nd Floor)
1002 Sherbrooke St W
Montreal, Quebec H3A 3L6 Canada

Join us for an exclusive event in Montreal exploring the dynamic potential of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), one of the world’s most ambitious economic zones. Home to over 87 million people and a GDP of approximately RMB 14 trillion (USD 2.06 trillion), the GBA offers Canadian businesses a thriving hub of innovation, finance, and trade.

The region features world-class infrastructure, including three of the world’s ten busiest container ports and five international airports. It is also a major center for advanced manufacturing, innovation, and trade, contributing 11% of China’s national GDP and approximately 37% of its total exports.

At this event, our seasoned speakers will share their valuable firsthand experiences attending some of the most influential business events in China & Hong Kong, including:

CCBC Annual General Meeting (AGM)
CCBC’s annual flagship event, the AGM & Business Forum, has been a cornerstone of Canada-China business engagement for 47 years. Held this year in Beijing on November 3, 2025, the AGM brings together Canadian businesses, government representatives, and Chinese stakeholders to strengthen bilateral ties, advance policy dialogue, and create strategic opportunities for growth.

China International Import Expo (CIIE)
CIIE remains a premier platform for Canadian companies entering or expanding in China’s consumer market. Speakers will share how firms have used the expo to raise visibility and secure commercial opportunities.

Hong Kong Forum
This long-standing event highlights Hong Kong’s role as a global financial center and gateway to the GBA. Participants gain access to the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, comprising 49 associations in 38 countries and regions.

Asian Financial Forum (AFF)
As Asia’s leading financial and investment forum, AFF brings together global finance leaders. Speakers will preview the 2026 edition and outline ways Canadian firms can engage with capital markets, investors, and international partners.

Date & Time: September 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 7 PM EDT
Location: Scotia Bank (2nd Floor), 1002 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3L6

• Floor: 2nd floor can be accessed via the elevator closest to the security desk
• After branch hours, the entrance to the building will be on Metcalfe Street
• Indoor parking is available on Metcalfe Street for $20 ($10 after 5 PM)
• Public transportation: the underground passageway from Peel metro station is accessible from the Sherbrooke/Centre Mont-Royal exit.

Event Agenda:

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Registration & Networking
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Opening Remarks, Keynote Speech, Featured Panel
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Q&A
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Session

Tickets:

CCBC & HKCBA Members: Free
Non-Members: $50 + tax

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable unless the organizers cancel the event.

Participants can discover how these platforms can open doors for Canadian businesses in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond.
The event will conclude with a networking cocktail, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with business peers, thought leaders, and future partners within the CCBC and HKCBA communities to foster broader exchanges.

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Featured Speakers:

Callan Anderson
CEO of HKCSG
Member of HKCBA National Advisory Board and Ottawa Board of Directors

With 25 years of experience in Hong Kong’s corporate services sector, Callan has guided countless organizations from Europe, Australia, Canada, the UK, and Asia in establishing and expanding their presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
 

The Honorable Martin Cauchon, c.p., Ad.E.
Counsel at DS Lawyers
Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of CCBC
 

Cindy Ho
Partner at DS Lawyers
Immediate Past Chair of HKCBA National and Co-President of HKCBA Montreal
Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide
 

Claire Zhang
Director of Canada China Business Council, Quebec Chapter

Drew Dorweiler
Managing Director and Valuation Practice Leader at Dartmouth Partners Limited
Co-President of HKCBA Montrea
 

Éric Cardinal
VP M&A Club
Member of HKCBA Montreal Board of Directors


Yujing Liu
Global Vice President of Commercial Excellence at Solmax

Participants can discover how these platforms can open doors for Canadian businesses in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond.

The event will conclude with a networking cocktail, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with business peers, thought leaders, and future partners within the CCBC and HKCBA communities to foster broader exchanges.
 

Click here to register

Photography/Filming: By taking part in this event, you grant the organizers full rights to use any images resulting from photography/video filming..