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 throughout Asia and range from small, invite-only meetings to large, public events. 

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If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events, please reach out to Rosie Bolderston, Senior Program Manager, Grants and Proposals.

Upcoming Events

  • February
    19
    2025
    APF 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)

    Singapore

    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 art...

    Wednesday February 19th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Singapore Time)

    Singapore

    Where

    Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore

    Contact

    For more information, click here. 

    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.

  • February
    19
    2025
    APF 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)

    Singapore

    The 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 Raf...

    Wednesday February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to Friday February 21st, 2025 2 p.m. (Singapore Time)

    Singapore

    Where

    Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore

    Contact

    For more information, click here. 

    The 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! 

  • April
    2
    2025
    Partner Event

    April 2: Air Canada Begins New Non-stop Flights from Vancouver to Manila

    April 2, 2025

    Vancouver

    Air Canada is launching a new international destination with service from Vancouver (YVR) to Manila.  

    The flight will begin April 2, 2025 with non-stop, year-round, 3 to 4-times weekly service. (Th...

    April 2, 2025

    Vancouver

    Where

    YVR

    Air Canada is launching a new international destination with service from Vancouver (YVR) to Manila.  

    The flight will begin April 2, 2025 with non-stop, year-round, 3 to 4-times weekly service. (Three times from April 2nd to April 30th and then four times a week) and will operate with Air Canada's Boeing 787-9. 

    The service represents a strategic expansion of Air Canada's international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines.

    It will be Air Canada's 12th route in its transpacific network from Vancouver, which includes Japan, South Korea, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, leveraging Vancouver's geographic position as the closest major North American city to Asia.

    Flights from Canada to Manila can be purchased starting December 5, 2024 on aircanada.com, through Air Canada's contact centres, and via travel agents.

Recent Events

  • December
    11
    2024
    Co-sponsored Event

    December 11: Dialogue on Canada-Philippines Relations: Towards a Strategic Partnership

    Wednesday December 11th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

    Ottawa
    APF Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and Global Affairs Canada, is hosting a strategic dialogue between Canada and the Philippines. 
     
    This inaugural dialogue w...

    Wednesday December 11th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

    Ottawa

    Where

    Ottawa

    APF Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and Global Affairs Canada, is hosting a strategic dialogue between Canada and the Philippines. 
     
    This inaugural dialogue will bring together experts, academics, government officials, and private sector leaders from both countries to discuss and deepen bilateral partnerships. The discussions will focus on key areas for bilateral co-operation, such as maritime security and governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), space, trade, and investment. 
     

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    As an anchor partner for Canada in Southeast Asia, the Philippines plays a crucial role in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, making this dialogue an important platform for advancing mutual interests.
     
    Objectives
     
    • Strengthen the Canada-Philippines partnership in critical areas of mutual interest, including maritime governance, cybersecurity, AI, space exploration, trade, and investment.
    • Explore collaborative opportunities that align with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Canada-Philippines Comprehensive Partnership. 
    • Assess and address the security dynamics in the South China Sea and their implications for both nations.
    • Foster greater understanding and co-operation between the public and private sectors of both countries.
     
  • December
    10
    2024
    External Event

    December 11: South Korea-Canada Economic Security Forum

    Wednesday December 11th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Korean Time

    South Korea

    This forum is co-hosted by the Embassy of Canada in Seoul and the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy.

    APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will participate ...

    Wednesday December 11th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Korean Time

    South Korea

    Where

    In person in South Korea

    Contact

    events@asiapacific.ca 

    This forum is co-hosted by the Embassy of Canada in Seoul and the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy.

    APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will participate in the panel "Canada-Korea Strategic Partnership and Its Implications for Enhancing the ROK’s Economic Security."

  • November
    30
    2024
    Partner Event

    November 30 - December 1: Kakehashi Project Interactive Learning Forum

    November 30 - December 1, 2024

    Toronto

    The Kakehashi Interactive Learning Forum is organized and hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), and will take place over two days in Tokyo. The forum is open to all Kakehashi...

    November 30 - December 1, 2024

    Toronto

    Where

    This event is open to all Canadian, U.S., and Japanese Kakehashi Project alumni currently living in Japan. For more information on the Project, please visit our website.

    The Kakehashi Interactive Learning Forum is organized and hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), and will take place over two days in Tokyo. The forum is open to all Kakehashi alumni residing in Japan. Organized around the theme, “What we can do to ensure a sustainable future – learning from Japanese initiatives”, participants will have the chance to learn about and discuss the 17 universal SDGs and hear from an expert speaker from the Japanese energy sector.  

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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