Québec & Florida: The Future of Trade, Investment, and Innovation | Montréal 2026

In this exclusive fireside chat from the Conference of Montréal 2026, Catherine Cano, Québec's Delegate in Miami, Ministry of International Relations and the Francophonie, and J. Alex Kelly, Florida's Secretary of Commerce, FloridaCommerce, discuss how subnational diplomacy can help build stronger economic ties, unlock growth opportunities, and create a more resilient trade relationship in an era of global uncertainty. Featured Speakers: • Catherine Cano, Québec's Delegate in Miami, Ministry of International Relations and the Francophonie • J. Alex Kelly, Florida's Secretary of Commerce, FloridaCommerce Topics Covered: • North American trade and investment • Québec–Florida economic relations • Supply chain resilience • Regional competitiveness • Economic development and growth • Innovation and technology partnerships • Aerospace and advanced industries • Quantum technologies • Subnational diplomacy • The future of regional cooperation From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems, Québec and Florida possess complementary strengths that can drive long-term economic success. This conversation explores how strategic alignment, investment, and collaboration can create shared opportunities and strengthen competitiveness in the global economy. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the world’s most influential leaders. Visit our website: www.forum-americas.org/ Follow IEFA LinkedIn:   / international-economic-forum-of-the-americas   Facebook:   / forum.americas   Instagram:   / forumamericas   X: https://x.com/AmericasForum