Expoplaza Latina 2013
The Latin American business trade show in Canada
The Latin American business trade show in Canada
On February 7, 2013, LatinCouver hosted its first trade conference, ExpoPlaza Latina, to promote bilateral trade across the Americas.
The event brought together 600 attendees, who heard from 31 speakers and participated in four expert panel discussions. Eight consuls from across the Americas also attended, representing countries including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Brazil.
The conference had aimed its focus on three key industries: mining, clean technology and construction. In Latin America and Western Canada, these industries are thriving and will continue to advance. During the sessions, many different areas were covered; the topics that were discussed included:
Lessons to learn from sustainable cities (Curitiba, Mexico, Vancouver)
How to fill the labour gap for mining and construction industries in Canada
Using NAFTA to expand your business
Sustainable economic development in mining
Cultural differences in business practices
The main motive for this event was to broaden the horizons of investors about the benefits and future of Latin America. Through their elaborate discussions and presentations, they have successfully portrayed the potential that Latin America has. Because of our access to many resources and platforms available, Vancouver is a great base for people to do business and invest in Latin America.
Meet the 2013 speakers
Neelam Sahota
Neelam Sahota
Neelam Sahota, FCPA, FCGA, is CEO of DIVERSEcity, leading its growth since 2013. With over 25 years of experience in inclusive growth and community impact, she is recognized for building cross-sector partnerships. Neelam has received several honors, including the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the BC Business Women of the Year Award.
Karina Brino
Karina Brino
Experienced General Manager Administration with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry. Skilled in Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Awareness, Minerals, Community Engagement, and Risk Management. Strong legal professional graduated from The University of British Columbia.
Andrea Reimer
Andrea Reimer
Former Vancouver City Councillor and Loeb Fellow at Harvard, now leading Tawaw Strategies and teaching at UBC and SFU, advising on transformative public policy.
Amanda Collett
Amanda Collett
Canadian Deputy Country Manager at Web Summit and Strategic Growth Consultant, recognized for connecting technology, entrepreneurship, and investment to drive innovation and shape Canada’s tech ecosystem.
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