Thursday July 9th at 8:30am to 5:30pm Korea Time
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
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July92025Partner Event
July 9: Canada–Republic of Korea Track 1.5 Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence
Thursday July 9th at 8:30am to 5:30pm Korea Time
Where
Invite Only Event
The 1st Canada–Republic of Korea Track 1.5 Dialogue on Advanced Technology: Artificial Intelligence will be held on July 9, 2025 in Seoul, organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the Science and Technology Policy Institute of Korea, and the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea.
Through the Dialogue, delegates from both countries plan to establish a shared understanding of the current landscape of AI policy in Canada and South Korea, identify priority areas for bilateral industrial collaboration, and facilitate an open, forward-looking discussion among senior stakeholders to define strategic directions, concrete actions, and co-ordination mechanisms.
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July102025Partner Event
July 10: 14th ASEAN-Canada FTA Trade Negotiating Committee Stakeholder Engagement Event
Friday July 10th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Korea Time
SeoulFriday July 10th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Korea Time
SeoulWhere
Invite Only Event
Co-organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Global Affairs Canada, this dialogue will bring together academics, business leaders, civil society, and policy experts to examine the ASEAN-Canada FTA negotiation process and broaden understanding of the agreement’s potential benefits and shared vision for deeper Canada-ASEAN economic co-operation.
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September222025Partner Event
September 22-23: Arctic Security Conference
Monday September 22 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Mountain Time
Tuesday September 23 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Mountain Time
CanadaMonday September 22 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Mountain Time
Tuesday September 23 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Mountain Time
CanadaWhere
Sternwheeler Conference Centre
Whitehorse, YukonContact
For more information, please click here.
KAS Canada, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and Canadian Institute for Arctic Security are hosting a two-day conference composed of different panels focusing on the energy sector, Indigenous communities' presence, defence sector challenges, and the Pacific view of the Arctic, with a war-gaming session in which you can observe a realistic scenario of climate risks.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & StrategyVina Nadjibulla will be speaking at this conference.
Recent Events
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June252025Partner Event
June 25: Exploring Business Opportunities in Vietnam for Canadian Companies
Wednesday, June 25, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT
TorontoWednesday, June 25, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT
TorontoWhere
Please click here to register.
APF Canada is proud to support Export Development Canada’s “Exploring Business Opportunities in Vietnam,” empowering Canadian companies eyeing expansion into one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets.
This free, virtual, one-hour partner event is happening on June 25.
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June242025External Event
June 24: Roundtable: Foreign Direct Investment
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PDT
CanadaTuesday, June 24, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PDT
CanadaWhere
Downtown Vancouver
Contact
This is an invitation-only event.
Organized by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and Invest Vancouver, this invitation-only roundtable will explore the diversification of foreign direct investment (FDI) source markets and the critical role this plays in enhancing the economic resilience of our region.
Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada will be participating in the discussion.
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June232025Partner Event
June 24: Networking Event: Business Management Workshop Series
June 24, 2025 from 1:00 PM –5:00 PM (Bangkok time)
SoutheastJune 24, 2025 from 1:00 PM –5:00 PM (Bangkok time)
SoutheastWhere
Bangkok, Thailand
Contact
For more information, please contact the following individuals.
Suthida Sattabongkod, Kenan Foundation Asia via suthidas@kenan-asia.org
APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership Program Team via apfcanada-msme@asiapacific.ca
Kenan Foundation Asia, an APF Canada partner in the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership, is hosting a networking event for MSME entrepreneurs on June 24th, from 13:00-17:00 Bangkok time.
The event will provide an opportunity for networking among entrepreneurs and external stakeholders and will celebrate the transition to the next country level activities: a mentorship program for women entrepreneurs.
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