Thursday August 1, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. JST
Events
Supporting research, knowledge-sharing, and dialogue through meetings, conferences, and other events
The Foundation hosts events throughout the year with guest speakers from a variety of countries, sectors, organizations, and backgrounds who share their expertise on specific topics in roundtable settings. External meetings and conferences take place across the country and range from small, invite-only meetings to large, public events. If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events, please reach out to Rosie Bolderston, Senior Program Manager, Grants and Proposals.
Upcoming Events
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August12024Partner Event
August 1: Digital Trust and AI: Now & Next Priorities for the APEC region
Thursday August 1, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. JST
Where
Tokyo, Japan
Contact
This event is being hosted by the ABAC Digital Innovation Task Force, chaired by ABAC Canada Member Jan De Silva. The event is for ABAC members and invited guests only. For more information, please contact Amanda Doyle amanda.doyle@asiapacific.ca.
ABAC Canada/APF Canada, in partnership with ABAC Singapore and SG Tech, is co-hosting a digital innovation event on the sidelines of the third APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting in Tokyo, Japan.
The event brings together ABAC members, business leaders from 21 APEC economies, and members of the Digital Trust Advisory, a consortium of global visionaries, thought leaders, and luminaries who provide expert insights on technology, digital policy, and governance. Together they will discuss issues of digital trust, particularly in relation to AI regulation, commercialization, and its impact on people, business, and prosperity in APEC.
Guests will hear a keynote address from The Hon. Minister Taro Kono, Japan’s Minister for Digital Transformation, participate in an expert AI-themed panel discussion, and a roundtable discussion with ABAC and Advisory Members to deliberate on critical digital ‘now and next’ priorities for APEC.
The event will conclude with a statement to APEC Leaders and Ministers Responsible for the Digital Economy.
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September92024APF Canada Event
September 9: Deepening Canada-Taiwan Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
Monday, September 9th, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm PT
Vancouver, BCMonday, September 9th, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm PT
Vancouver, BCFeaturing a keynote address by Dr. Harry Ho-Jen Tseng, Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada (TECO).
Further details to come.
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February192025APF Canada Event
February 19: Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday February 19th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Singapore Time)
Wednesday February 19th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Singapore Time)
The Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council (ABLAC) comprises a high-level group of Asian and Canadian business leaders convened annually by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to identify and articulate opportunities for improved Canada-Asia business engagement.
Council membership is represented across Canada and more than 10 Asia Pacific economies, and annual meetings are held in cities throughout Canada and Asia. Launched in 2016, ABLAC has emerged into a critical forum to catalyze dialogue and action.
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February192025APF Canada Event
February 19-21: Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025
Wednesday February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to Friday February 21st, 2025 2 p.m. (Singapore Time)
SingaporeWednesday February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to Friday February 21st, 2025 2 p.m. (Singapore Time)
SingaporeThe Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are delighted to announce that the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025 (CIAC2025) will be held February 19-21, 2025, at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore.
The Conference provides a range of opportunities for engagement and exchange with likeminded partners:
Plenary sessions focused on global topics such as geopolitics and sustainable infrastructure.
Concurrent sessions organized around four Sectors and four Engagement Tracks.
Networking sessions to meet and connect with potential partners.
The annual CIAC Gala Dinner, the centrepiece attraction for Canadians with interests in Asia, and for those based in Asia who have business, institutional, or personal connections to Canada.
About CIAC
The Canada-in-Asia Conference is an annual, multi-directional engagement platform for Canada-based and Asia-based companies, institutions, universities, and governments. CIAC convenes business leaders, experts, investors, policy-makers, researchers, and innovators from across Asia and Canada to exchange perspectives, knowledge, and ideas, with the goal of facilitating collaborative partnerships.
We look forward to seeing you in Singapore in February 2025!
Recent Events
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June272024APF Canada Event
June 27: Canada's contribution to peace and security in the North Pacific
Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT
Vancouver BCThursday, June 27, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT
Vancouver BCThe North Pacific is of considerable strategic importance to Canada and its allies. Canada has been present in the region for many years, contributing to regional peace and security through various forms of engagement. As the North Pacific region undergoes significant strategic changes due to geopolitical, environmental and technological factors, Canada must strengthen its cooperation with its allies in the region.
This event is being held in conjunction with the annual planning conference organized by Maritime Forces Pacific, which aims to coordinate future operations with counterparts from the "Five Eyes Plus" navies.
The panel will bring together foreign policy experts and defense practitioners from government, the military and academia to discuss Canada's defense and security contributions to the North Pacific, and strategies for continued engagement.
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June212024APF Canada Event
June 21: CanWIN Global Summit: Beyond Boundaries: Gender Inclusive Prosperity in Canada and Asia
Friday, June 21, 2024
Toronto, ONFriday, June 21, 2024
Toronto, ONWhere
Manulife Headquarters, 200 Bloor Street E, Toronto, Ontario
Contact
For more information, visit the official webpage, and to register, click here.
The Canadian Women’s International Network (CanWIN), presented by Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), is pleased to invite you to our inaugural CanWIN Global Summit (CGS). The theme of this year’s summit is Beyond Boundaries: Gender Inclusive Prosperity in Canada and Asia. This day of programming will include engaging keynote speakers, panel discussions, a showcase of innovations from women entrepreneurs in our network, and networking between female leaders from both Canada and Asia.
Benefits of Attendance
- Networking session with international women thought leaders and business experts
- High-level keynote speakers
- Informative panels on Asian markets, entrepreneurship, and leading innovations in tech
- Gain insight into Canada and Asia’s economic relationship and gender equity in both regions
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June172024APF Canada Event
June 17: India’s Democratic Mandate Decoded: Insights from the 2024 National Elections
Monday, June 17, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT
Virtual PlatformMonday, June 17, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT
Virtual PlatformWhere
Please register for this webinar by clicking here.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to a historic third consecutive term in office – albeit with a weaker mandate. Modi 3.0 will encounter many opportunities and challenges as India strives to maintain a pre-eminent role in its neighbourhood and advances its geopolitical stature amid escalating great power competition.
Notwithstanding its developmental challenges, the country also seeks to harness its demographic dividend and become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027. Join us as we decode these and other complex issues and unpack how Modi’s diminished victory will shape India’s trajectory as a rising power.
Speakers:
Dr. Rahul Mukherji, Professor & Head of the Political Science Department, South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University
Dr. Aparna Pande, Research Fellow & Director of the India Initiative, Hudson Institute
Moderator:
Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-president, Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Image credit: X via Bharatiya Janata Party (under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license)Video Encore Presentation
Invitation List
If you are interested in learning more or would like to be included on our invitation list, please send your contact details to events@asiapacific.ca