Canada Pork Indo-Pacific Mission Trip: Vietnam, Taiwan & Shanghai
Join Canada Pork for an exciting trade mission to the Indo-Pacific region in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in each respective market.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE | June 30, 2026
REGISTRATION FEE | CAD $3,000 (Please note this doesn’t include the FHC Tradeshow registration fee)
You may choose the market(s) in which you would like to participate.
It is imperative that you register and book your flights as soon as possible. This will allow you to follow the planned agenda, avoid sold-out flights, and enable Canada Pork to support participants with preferred hotel group rates.
📅 DRAFT AGENDA PLAN (Subject to change)
Members are requested to plan their arrival in Vietnam for November 3, 2026.
Flight Canada → Vietnam
Please note that each member is responsible for coordinating and booking their own flight based on their preferences and availability within the suggested arrival date (Nov 3rd)
Vietnam | November 4–5, 2026
HOTEL: JW Marriott Hotel (Corner Hai Ba Trung St. & Le Duan Blvd., Sai Gon Ward | Ho Chi Minh City)
Wednesday, November 4
- AM B2B Meetings (Meeting Room: GRAND BALLROOM 2)
Parallel butcher demonstration with Canadian pork in an adjacent meeting room to target food service (restaurants, hotels, chefs, etc). (Meeting Room: Phu Quoc)
- 12:00PM – 1:30PM: LUNCH for Members only
- 2:00-4:30PM: PM B2B Meetings (Meeting Room: GRAND BALLROOM 2)
- 18:00-20:30: EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION (Outdoor Terrace: The Lawn)
Thursday, November 5
- 9:00 AM: Retail/Industry Visits
- PM: Flight to Taipei, Taiwan. Ground transportation included to our group.
- FROM: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- TO: Taipei, Taiwan
- Date: November 5, 2026
- Departure Time: 5:15 PM
- Arrival Time: 9:40 PM
Flight: CI 784 – China Airlines (Please book this flight to follow the Canada Pork Mission Trip agenda.)
Taiwan | November 6–9, 2026
Hotel Check-In: November 5 (late arrival)
Hotel Check-Out: November 9
Hotel: W Taipei (No. 10, Section 5 of Zhongxiao East RoadSection 5 of Zhongxiao E Rd, Xingya Village, Xinyi District, Taipei City)
Friday, November 6
- 10:00 AM B2B Meetings
- 12:00PM – 2:00PM Networking LUNCH/RECEPTION
- 2:00-4:30PM B2B Meetings
Saturday, November 7
- Ground transportation included to our group.
- Site Visits to a processing facility, plant and/or retail company (TBC).
- Lunch
- PM Sightseeing/ Cultural Experience (TBC)
Sunday, November 8
- Free Day
Monday, November 9
- Canadian Pork Butcher Demonstration (Venue TBD): A live butcher demonstration showcasing Canadian pork cuts for foodservice professionals, including restaurants, hotels, chefs, distributors, and other industry stakeholders. Participation in this activity is optional.
- Members are welcome to schedule individual business meetings and/or company visits at their own discretion, should they prefer to do so.
- To assist with planning and ensure accurate headcounts for all Canada Pork activities, please complete the registration link below, indicating the days and activities you plan to attend. CHOOSE THE DAYS AND ACTIVITIES YOU’LL BE PARTICIPATING AFTER FRIDAY Nov. 6
- Please note that Canada has been selected as the Country of Honour at CIIE 2026 in Shanghai, China.
- To accommodate this opportunity, Canada Pork has developed a flexible mission agenda for the Taiwan portion.
- Members are encouraged to determine their own priority markets, days staying in Taiwan and travel schedule based on their business objectives and meeting opportunities. CHOOSE THE DAYS AND ACTIVITIES YOU’LL BE PARTICIPATING AFTER FRIDAY Nov. 6
November 9: Flight TSA (Taipei, Taiwan) → SHA (Shanghai, China) | 5:15 PM – 6:50 PM
Flight: MU 5098- China Eastern Airlines (Please book this flight to follow the Canada Pork Mission Trip agenda.)
***Only book this suggested flight if you plan to participate in the FHC trade show. Otherwise, you are welcome to book your return flight to Canada independently.**
Shanghai
- November 10: FHC Trade Show + Potential Reception in Shanghai (TBC)
- November 11–12: FHC Trade Show
***Please note that registration for FHC China is separate from the Mission Trip registration. A separate registration link for the trade show will be provided closer to the event date.**
Flight Shanghai → Canada
Please note that each member is responsible for coordinating and booking their own return flight based on their preferences and availability.
Looking Ahead
Indonesia- TBC (May 2027 – alongside SIAL China)
Further details to follow.
***Please note that registration for Indonesia Mission Trip is separate from this registration. A separate registration link for the trade show will be provided closer to the event date.**
Travel Agent Support
If you require assistance booking flights and/or transportation from the airport to the hotel, you may contact the following travel agent (optional): [email protected]
Please note: This event is exclusively for Canada Pork Regular Members.
QUESTIONS | For more information, please contact Stephanie Ramirez at [email protected].
