Set sail for Europe with the RFAQ – Trade Mission Madrid-Paris 2025

15 to 22 November 2025

Join a trade mission tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs. Thanks to our strategic support and influential network, connect with the right people at the right time. Develop your business in Europe, create solid partnerships, and seize concrete opportunities with decision-makers and major groups in Madrid and Paris.

Breaking into the European market has never been so accessible!

In collaboration with our partner         

Objectives :

1. Open the doors to the European market and propel your business internationally.

2. Forge strategic business relationships with European entrepreneurs and build a solid network beyond borders.

3. Access decision-makers from major groups to present your products and services and seize concrete opportunities.

4. Decode European business practices to negotiate, sell, and succeed in these markets.

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Madrid | 15 - 19 November

• November 15 :  Arrival in Madrid and free day
• November 16 : Guided walking tour of Madrid and group dinner
• November 17 and 18 : WEConnect International Europe-MENA Summit in Madrid (This summit will be conducted primarily in English)
  • Meetings with major European companies such as Accenture, BD, TJX Europe Group, Audi, Disneyland Paris, EDF Energy (UK), P&G, MSD, Nestlé, Onet, Kohl’s, Sanofi, Shell, and many others. As well as European businesswomen in the context of supplier diversification
  • Various workshops on economic, environmental, and technological issues and women's entrepreneurship
  • Conferences
  • Reception and cocktails
• November 19 : Networking with female business leaders from multiple Spanish businesswomen's networks, then flight to Paris

Paris | 20 - 22 November - (These meetings will be conducted mainly in French)

• Networking with female entrepreneurs from multiple French businesswomen's networks, suppliers, and partners
• Visit to an iconic location in Paris
• Reception
• Free time

Return to Quebec | 22 November

Your registration for the mission includes: 

• Hybrid preparatory sessions - dates to be confirmed
• Export assessment
• Introductory workshop on the European market - hybrid format - date to be confirmed
• Support from an experienced team to maximize your chances of success during the mission
• Participation in the WEConnect International Europe-MENA Summit in Madrid
• Meetings with major European groups
• Meetings with European women-owned businesses
• Networking with women entrepreneurs (SMEs) from Europe, Madrid, and Paris
• Guided walking tour of Madrid
• All appointments entered directly into your calendar
• Addition to a WhatsApp group upon registration to facilitate communication and connect with other participants
• 7 nights' accommodation - single or double occupancy (subject to availability) from November 15 to 22*
• Room sharing matching service**
• Certain receptions and cocktail parties
• Visit to an iconic location in Paris
• Post-mortem meeting

RFAQ, RFAQ+ or Paro member rates (before taxes): 

Company certified by WEConnect Int.

• Single occupancy accommodation = $5,425.00
• Shared occupancy accommodation = $3,835.00
• Without accommodation = $2,150.00

Company not certified by WEConnect Int.

• Single occupancy accommodation = $5,540.00
• Shared accommodation = $3,950.00
• Without accommodation = $2,265.00

“Thank you to the entire RFAQ team for organizing this memorable event and for their commitment to promoting women entrepreneurs. Thanks to you, Hélios shines on the French market and can support French companies in developing their business in Quebec!”

Cynthia Hamel-Gamache

President and founder

Hélios Communication-Marketing

Not included

• Flights: round trip from Ontario or Quebec and between Madrid and Paris

• Local transportation to hotels or between different meetings and activities

• Some meals

Criteria

• Be a women-owned business with at least 51% of the shares in the company;

• Participate in preparatory meetings and the post-mortem meeting;

• Plan your mission by identifying the profile of the companies you wish to meet;

• Share your mission objectives with the RFAQ and the mission participants;

• Provide us with your profile and statement of capability in French and English, and if possible in Spanish;

• Demonstrate a spirit of mutual support and collaboration.

N.B.: Registrations and sales are final; no refunds will be given. Payment must be received before the first preparatory session.

*Hotel rates may need to be adjusted based on room availability.

**Depending on the availability of participants who wish to share a room.

I'm interested 

If you have any questions, please contact Lise Blondin : lblondin@rfaq.ca

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