MICROSOFT WORLD PARTNERS CONFERENCE IN TORONTO: Meet 40 Mexican Microsoft partners, Toronto (July 11, 2012)

Meet 40 Mexican Microsoft partners, Toronto (July 11, 2012)Senior executives from approximately forty (40) Microsoft partners from Mexico will meet in Toronto on July 11 with highly innovative Ontario companies in all IT subsectors including Virtualization, Mobile Apps, Unified Communications, Business Intelligence, Portals and Collaboration, Microsoft Dynamics, Networking Technologies and others. The Mexican delegation will also attend the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference , the premier event for Microsoft partners taking place in Toronto from July 8 to 12, 2012. About 15,000 people are expected to attend the conference, representing technology companies in 130 countries. Complimentary admission and refreshments. Space is limited to 50 pre-approved Ontario attendees.

To apply, request an application form from Mauricio.Ospina@Ontario.ca and submit before Thursday June 28, 2012 (5:00 pm).
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Ontario Interactive Media mission to Siggraph, Los Angeles (August 7-9, 2012) (2 spaces available)Eight experienced Ontario interactive media and computer graphics providers are invited to join a trade mission to Los Angeles and Siggraph 2012. Siggraph hosts the largest exhibition of products and services for the computer graphics and interactive techniques attracting more than 23,000 professionals. The program including databases and meetings with local distributors and potential partners. COST: $1,500 per company. To apply, contact Mauricio.Ospina@Ontario.ca
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Canadian Wireless Trade Show, Toronto (September 12-13, 2012) You are invited to attend the Canadian Wireless Trade Show, which takes place September 12-13, 2012 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. The event introduces innovative mobile, tech and wireless devices to an expected audience of 5,000+ wireless enthusiasts. This includes app developers, hardware device producers, wireless accessory manufacturers and distributors, telecom and broadband experts, all-encompassing tech media moguls, start-ups and established companies. Last year's Canadian Wireless Trade Show attracted over 2,000 attendees and showcased 150+ businesses including BlackBerry, Nokia, iBusiness, Samsung, Zagg, OtterBox, Energizer and Alliance Corporation.  To register for NO CHARGE, please visit http://www.canadianwirelesstradeshow.com/
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Ontario IT mission to Brazil's Futurecom 2012, Rio de Janeiro (October 8-11, 2012) Ontario will once again take a mission of 6-8 ICT companies to participate in the Canada pavilion at Futurecom 2012, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Futurecom 2012 will be the largest ICT show in Latin America and attracts all the major players from the Brazilian telecom market. The Canada pavilion is an open seating/meeting area, along with several meeting rooms. Company logos and additional signage are displayed  around the pavilion. Ontario will also organize a schedule of one-on-one meetings and likely include a trip to Peru prior to traveling to Futurecom. Participation will be $500 for Futurecom or $700 with the Peru trip. A block of hotel rooms at the Sofitel Rio is being reserved for Ontario at an excellent government rate. Request an application form by sending an email to Maureen.Angus@Ontario.ca
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Ontario Cyber Security Mission to RSA, San Francisco (Februsary 25-March 1, 2013) (4 spaces left)

Eight Ontario-based companies in the cyber security sector are invited to join the Ontario mission to RSA 2013 in San Francisco. With over 350 exhibitors, RSA is the premier annual information security conference in cyber security including cyber threats, data breaches, social engineering, compliance, risk management and cloud security. Value-added benefits include turn-key exhibit space in the award-winning Ontario Pavilion, contact databases and meetings with local distributors and potential partners. With thanks to ITAC. COST: $2,200 per company (Early bird registration $1,800 valid to November 30, 2012). To apply, contact Mauricio.Ospina@Ontario.ca
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Ontario Wireless Mission to CTIA 2013, Las Vegas (May 21-23, 2013) - Apply Now!The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation invites you to be part of the Ontario wireless trade mission to Las Vegas' CTIA 2013 . Twenty four established companies will have the opportunity to exhibit in the award-winning Ontario Pavilion (#4946) located on a main aisle near Nokia Siemens, Motorola and Qualcomm as well as the M2M, Wireless Health and Emerging Technology zones. Participants will also receive several value-added services including meetings with international distributors, an up-to-date database, and promotion at the Ontario Business Reception. CTIA draws tens of thousands of professionals every year, hosts over 1,000 exhibitors and attracts more than 1,100 press and analysts worldwide, representing all facets of the wireless and communications sectors. Early Bird fee or for first time participants in an Ontario IT mission to the US is $2,000 (deadline November 30, 2012). Regular fee $2,400. Request an application form now, from Mauricio.Ospina@Ontario.ca
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What they're saying about us.

Charlotte Bumstead, journalist with IT in Canada wrote a great article on how our "Trade missions help expand Ontario ICT business profiles worldwide". Details here: http://itbulletin.itincanada.ca/index.php?cid=461&id=17238
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Please follow up directly with the person or website indicated on each item above (I am the contact for only a few). Thank you.
Mauricio Ospina
Area Director, ICT sector
International Trade Branch - Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation 6th Floor, Hearst Block, 900 Bay St.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M7A 2E1
Tel. (416) 325 6151, Mobile: (416) 845 0862 Fax (416) 325 6509
mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca
http://www.ontarioexports.com/