Annual event | 4th
Mongolia - Canada Business Forum 2026
21
SEPTEMBER 2026
Ontario Investment and Trade Centre
About the Forum
The Mongolia–Canada Business Forum is an annual platform for government, industry and financial leaders to deepen trade and investment ties between Mongolia and Canada. It brings together decision-makers from both countries to explore new partnerships, share market intelligence and unlock opportunities across priority sectors.
Our objectives
- Showcase concrete trade and investment opportunities between Mongolia and Canada.
- Provide practical insights on policy, regulation and market access.
- Connect companies, investors and institutions through structured B2B meetings.
- Highlight success stories and lessons learned from existing partnerships.
Key themes for this edition
This edition of the Forum focuses on building resilient supply chains from resources to finished products. Discussions will highlight critical minerals, energy and clean technology, cashmere and textiles, agriculture and food, digital innovation and financial services, with a strong emphasis on sustainable, inclusive growth.
The Honourable Bryon Wilfert, P.C., ICD.D — Honorary Consul of Mongolia
9:00 AM
Registration and Networking
9:30 AM
Welcoming Remarks
Her Excellency Sarantogos Erdenetsogt — Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada
9:35 AM
Welcoming Speech
Mr. Ken England — Director, SME Programs, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
9:50 AM
Keynote Address
Mr. Batshagai Bayasgalan — Director General, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry
9:55 AM
Canada to Mongolia: Ontario Trade Programs to Support Market Diversification
Mr. Stephen Ip — Senior International Market Consultant, Trade Programs Branch (Japan and Korea), Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
10:10 AM
Mongolia to Canada: Investing in Ontario
Mr. Theodor Aust — Investment Intake and Triage Advisor, Invest Ontario
10:25 AM
FinDev Canada’s Investment Experience in Mongolia
Ms. Alina Rashid — Senior Associate, Financial Institutions, FinDev Canada
10:40 AM
Panel Discussion — Unlocking Business Potential Between Mongolia and Canada
- Theme address (virtual): Mr. Tumentsogt Tsevegmid — Chairman, Business Council of Mongolia
- Challenges and opportunities: Mr. Munkhbayar Tsedevsuren — Counsellor, Embassy of Mongolia
- Guest presentation – Expanding Mongolian textile exports to North American markets: Ms. Badamtsetseg Altantsogt — Export, International Trade Centre
- Moderator: Mrs. Zolzaya Sanjmyatav — Member of the Board of Directors, Canada Mongolia Chamber of Commerce
- Panelists: Mr. Stephen Ip, Mr. Theodor Aust, Ms. Badamtsetseg Altantsogt, Ms. Saina Fan, and Mr. Munkhbayar Tsedevsuren
11:45 AM
Question and Answer Session
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Mmongolian cashmere and textile showcase. Executive Meeting Room available for B2B meetings.
2:30 PM
Official Close of the Forum
Meeting rooms remain available for meetings until 5:00 PM.
Agenda
9:40 AM
Mr. Dawn Landry — Director, Trade Programs Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Welcoming Speech
9:45 AM
Mr. Louie Di Palma (TBC) — Vice President, SME Programs, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Welcoming Speech
Distinguished Speakers
Name
Position
Affiliation
H.E. Sarantogos Erdenetsogt
Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada
Embassy of Mongolia
The Hon. Bryon Wilfert
Honorary Consul
Consulate of Mongolia
Mr. Stephen Ip
Sr. Market Consultant
Ontario Ministry of Trade
Mr. Theodor Aust
Investment Advisor
Mr. Stephen Ip
Sr. Market Consultant
Invest Ontario
Ms. Alina Rashid
Senior Associate
FinDev Canada
Mr. Tumentsogt Tsevegmid
Chairman
Business Council of Mongolia
Mr. Munkhbayar Tsedevsuren
Counsellor
Embassy of Mongolia
Ms. Badamtsetseg Altantsogt
Export Specialist
International Trade Centre