Supported by: Acciona

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: The Vancouver Club, 915 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC – V6C 1C6

Organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Canada

This event represents a unique annual occasion for the Chamber to bring its activities to the West Coast, offering a premier networking and business dialogue forum for companies and executives in British Columbia with interests in Spain and Europe.

The breakfast will feature keynote remarks by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Canada and Mr. Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation at the Government of British Columbia, as well as insights from distinguished leader and expert Joseph Lavoie on Canada’s evolving economic and political landscape following the federal election. This promises an excellent opportunity to strengthen business ties, foster new connections, and exchange perspectives on the Canada–Spain relationship.

Agenda Highlights

• Welcome Remarks:
  Carlos Planelles, President, Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Canada
• Keynote Address:
  H.E. Alfredo Martínez, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Canada
• Guest Remarks:
  Mr. Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Government of British Columbia
• Post-Election Economic and Geopolitical Analysis:
  Joseph Lavoie, Partner, Crestview Strategy
• Q&A Session
• Networking Breakfast

Why Attend?

• Hear directly from Spain’s top diplomat in Canada.
• Gain timely insights into Canada’s post-election business environment.
• Network with senior business leaders, government representatives, and key stakeholders from Canada and Spain.
• Be part of the Spanish Chamber’s only annual event held in Vancouver.

Please RSVP by clicking on the blue “Going” button below by May 8. Thank you!
Spaces are limited. Early registration is recommended.