OWIT board members Clare Barnett and Susana Vaz with former Trade Minister Mary Ng

The  CanWIN Global Summit 2026 brought together leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to advance gender-diverse economic empowerment and expand trade opportunities across the Indo-Pacific. With a strong focus on supporting women and gender-diverse SMEs, the summit highlighted pathways to market entry, the importance of inclusive trade, and the growing role of the region in the global economy. Since 2019, CanWIN-led trade missions have supported 290 delegates, generating an estimated $50M in deals and strengthening Canada’s reputation as a champion of inclusive trade. Discussions reinforced the critical role of government programs, financing tools, and ecosystem collaboration in unlocking the $150B potential of women entrepreneurs, while emphasizing the importance of relationship-building, market intelligence, and strategic persistence in global expansion.