Trade, Innovation & LATAM Synergies. Two days that brought together Latin American and Canadian businesses, subject-matter experts and trade commissioners to unlock new opportunities, build meaningful connections and enable real cross-border business transactions.
Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents — and LATAM Leadership Network produces — Canada's premier hemispheric business forum.
Beyond Borders CANADA & LATAM BUSINESS FORUM Connecting businesses across Canada and the Americas—with a strong focus on Latin America—alongside subject matter experts and trade commissioners to unlock new opportunities, build meaningful relationships, and drive real interprovincial and cross-border trade.
The second edition centred on Trade, Innovation & LATAM Synergies — a curated series of discussions where experts shared knowledge and experience to create awareness, generate opportunities to engage, and forge connections of value around each topic.
Across two days, attendees moved through plenary sessions, parallel Import and Export tracks, a working lunch on Canada's alcoholic-beverage market, a Mini-Expo showcasing financing, commercialization and financial services, and focused Business Networking that continued the conversations on a personal level.
(In the picture, from left to right): Luis Briceno, President & CEO, Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Consul General of El Salvador in Toronto, Hazel Hernandez; Consul General of Argentina in Toronto, Gustavo Infante; and Deputy Consul of Argentina, Marcela Barone.
Strategic conversations led by trade commissioners, founders and industry experts shaping the Canada–U.S.–LATAM corridor.
Unlocking Canada–U.S.–LATAM markets, with practical insights into scaling across borders and leveraging Canada's strategic position.
Empowering LATAM economies through sustainable innovation enabling Latin American economies to grow and compete globally.
A strategic discussion on evaluating trade opportunities, market feasibility, and positioning businesses for sustainable expansion across the Canada–U.S.–LATAM corridor.
Trade Commissioners experts on agricultural technology share how exporters can successfully enter and grow in global markets across LATAM.
Supply-chain strategies for successful import — describing the advantages and risk reduction the Latin-American Diaspora brings when sourcing from the region.
How Latin American brands translate value into the Canadian marketplace by aligning with consumer expectations, strengthening positioning, and leveraging cultural identity.
Common regulatory barriers when importing from Latin American countries, key legal differences, and the role of certifications and compliance in LATAM imports.
How Canadian businesses identify high-potential markets in LATAM, assess readiness to export, evaluate risk, and design strategies to enter and grow.
Key rules, compliance requirements, and cross-border trade considerations to navigate regulatory differences and operate effectively in the region.
Seasoned international traders share firsthand stories and the global strategies behind them — challenges, opportunities, and the mindset for sustainable cross-border growth.
Where leaders, innovators, and global trade stakeholders come together
Navigating regulations, distribution and growth opportunities.
Loans for entrepreneurs, commercialization opportunities, financial services and more.
A dedicated activity to continue conversations on a personal and meaningful level.
The Road to Beyond Borders – From Resilience to Influence: The Power of Latin Entrepreneurship. First held in 2011, this welcoming space brought leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals together to connect, grow and celebrate our roots while contributing to Canada — the land of opportunity. This edition served as the special prelude to Beyond Borders, bridging local leadership with interprovincial and international opportunity.
The importance of entrepreneurship and the resilience of the Latin American community.
From Challenge & Opportunity to Create or Scale: Advancing Latin Entrepreneurship in Canada.
Turn new contacts into lasting relationships in a relaxed, informal setting.
Elected in 2025. Over a decade in commercial banking, championing economic discipline, small businesses, and opportunity. Born in Ecuador, raised in Canada. Finance & Global Commerce, Western University; Global Executive Master's in Management, LSE.
Brazilian-Canadian international business strategist. Has supported 60+ companies entering the Canadian market and prepared 3,000+ executives for international growth — focused on reputation strategy, social capital, and Brazil–Canada commercial dynamics.
Colombian-born lawyer and community leader. Producer of Mississauga Latin Festival, Spring & Christmas Latin Festivals and Latin Heritage — drawing 50,000+ attendees yearly. Recognized among Canada's 150 Extraordinary Canadians.
Entrepreneur and mentor specializing in expansion of Latin American brands into Canada and the U.S. Has supported 50+ companies across North America in scaling and navigating multicultural markets.
Honorary Member of THCC
Sandra Cobena, MP, Honorary Member of THCC.
Desayune Con Nosotros | The Road to Beyond Borders: From Resilience to Influence
Across Logistics, Agri-Food, Technology & Innovation, Mining and Retail — gaining critical insights on Canadian and LATAM markets.
Small restaurants and retailers exploring growth into Import-Export and Distribution.
LATAM producers ready to export to Canada and tap the North American market.
Small-to-mid brokers, distributors and retailers innovating, importing and expanding their network.
Two days of dialogue, deal-making and discovery — captured across the plenary stage, the Import & Export tracks, the Mini-Expo, and the networking floor.
The largest Spanish-speaking business association in Canada — bridging business opportunities for Canadians and Hispanics, fostering trade, innovation, and community.
A network advancing Latin American leadership in Canada through curated programs, strategic forums, and high-impact convenings of executives and entrepreneurs.
Thank you to every speaker, partner and attendee who made Beyond Borders possible. Two days of trade, innovation and LATAM synergies set a new benchmark for hemispheric dialogue from the Ontario Investment & Trade Centre in Toronto. Stay connected — the next edition is already in the making.
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To the Government representatives, Industry Experts and Special Guests whose participation made Beyond Borders 2026 a meaningful success.
Our gratitude to the Members of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce who actively participated in the event as organizers and moderators.
✦ With sincere appreciation from the Beyond Borders organizing team ✦