BC Business House bringing long-lasting economic benefits after World Cup

Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-09-09 19:45:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, Economy, Trade, Tourism, Industry, Technology]

The Government of British Columbia hosted the BC Business House during the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BC Place in Vancouver, welcoming over 2,300 attendees from 25 countries to build international trade and investment relations. The initiative, part of the Province's Look West strategy, featured 22 business-related sector showcase events covering technology, life sciences, mining, energy, agriculture, food processing, and tourism. Survey results indicated that 91.5% of attendees rated the experience positively and 81.2% reported successfully establishing new business connections. Delegations and business representatives from organizations such as the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, AI Network of BC, Simon Fraser University, Invest Vancouver, and CNANO Pharmaceuticals participated in the economic development programming.