Entrepreneurship Without Borders : A Driver of Shared Prosperity

This event will bring together entrepreneurs, volunteers, members of diaspora communities, partners, and key actors from Montréal’s ecosystem to explore how inclusive entrepreneurship that encourages intercultural exchange can become a driver of shared prosperity, sustainable collaboration, and stronger ties between Canada and its partner countries.

Through inspiring stories, a panel focused on best practices, challenges, and solutions, as well as a structured networking space, the event will highlight impactful entrepreneurial journeys, with particular attention given to women entrepreneurs from diaspora communities who have experienced international volunteering.

The event aims to create meaningful connections between entrepreneurs, volunteers, partners, and new audiences, while highlighting the role of volunteering as a driver of sustainable and inclusive economic development rooted in local realities. It will also demonstrate how volunteering can serve as a bridge between the economic and entrepreneurial ecosystems of Canada and those of partner countries by fostering knowledge sharing, creating new economic opportunities, and supporting the development of mutually beneficial collaborations.

The event will also provide an opportunity to meet our country teams, exchange on existing opportunities, and explore new possibilities for collaboration.

Program :

• Immersive welcome experience and visual exhibition
  
• Featured TED Talk-style keynote story
  
• Panel discussion on intercultural entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and shared prosperity
  
• Thematic networking focused on concrete collaborations

When volunteerism and entrepreneurship come together, they pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable prosperity.

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This event is part of CECI’s Volunteer Cooperation Program and is financially supported by Global Affairs Canada.