Thursday May 22nd from 8:30am ET to 2:30pm ET
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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Upcoming Events
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May222025Partner Event
May 22: Republic of Korea (ROK)-G7 Dialogue and Co-operation Forum
OttawaThursday May 22nd from 8:30am ET to 2:30pm ET
OttawaWhere
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7, CanadaContact
For more information, please click here.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the G7, the l'Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), with the support and funding from the Korea Foundation, and in collaboration with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), is organizing the second ROK-G7 Cooperation Forum, on May 22 in Ottawa, Canada.
The forum will explore how Canada, Japan, and European G7 countries can work strategically with the ROK to prop up and bolster multilateral engagement and manage Indo-Pacific security challenges. The event will be attended by former officials and experts from academia, think-tanks, and representatives from the private sector in South Korea, together with their counterparts from the G7 countries and Australia.
The first two open sessions will focus on ‘Prospects for ROK-G7 Cooperation on International Security’ and ‘Prospects for ROK-G7 Partnership in Science, Technology, and Global Development.’ These will be followed by two closed-door sessions, carried out under Chatham House Rule: a “Special session” and a final session on “Prospects for ROK-G7 Cooperation on Trade and Investment."
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May252025External Event
May 25-30: Team Canada Mission to Thailand and Cambodia
Sunday, May 25 to Friday, May 30, 2025
BangkokSunday, May 25 to Friday, May 30, 2025
BangkokAs part of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Minister of International Trade will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM) to Thailand and Cambodia. The trade mission will help Canadian exporters and innovators from across the country position themselves in both markets by showcasing their capabilities and competitiveness while facilitating long-term trade and investment opportunities.
APF Canada President & CEO Jeff Nankivell is joining the mission and will be briefing delegates in Bangkok on May 25.
About the Mission:
Markets: Core programming in Bangkok (Thailand) from May 25 to May 28, with additional priority sector programming in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) on May 29 and May 30.
Priority sectors: While the trade mission is open to companies and organizations from all sectors, the program will highlight areas of Canadian competitive advantage, with a particular focus on the following priority sectors:
- Agri-food and food processing (Thailand and Cambodia)
- Cleantech and sustainable infrastructure (Thailand and Cambodia)
- Information and communication technologies (Thailand only)
- Life sciences (Thailand only)
The B2B program stream (which includes pre-arranged business to business meetings) will be available only to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate in the priority sectors.
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May272025Partner Event
May 27: Canada–Mexico Dialogue
Tuesday May 27th, 2026 from 8:00am PT to 2:00pm PT
VancouverTuesday May 27th, 2026 from 8:00am PT to 2:00pm PT
VancouverThis APF Canada event in partnership with Simon Fraser University will bring together businesspeople and leaders from both countries to discuss important topics in a collaborative setting.
Join us at the Segal Graduate School of Business, Simon Fraser University, for engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and insightful presentations.
Our Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla is a guest speaker at this event.
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June42025Partner Event
June 4: Space Canada: HORIZONS
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
OttawaWednesday, June 4, 2025
OttawaWhere
Bayview Yards
7 Bayview Station Road
Ottawa, Ontario
Contact
For more information, please click here.
The first two annual editions of Space Canada Horizons have been a tremendous success, welcoming 100+ attendees from across Canada to hear from featured guests from the CSA, the Royal Canadian Air Force, Transport Canada, and the Department of Finance to discuss the momentum that’s building in the Canadian space sector.
We’re looking forward to building on this success in 2025.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla, will be joining the conference to speak on the geopolitical outlook and its implications for the Canadian space ecosystem.
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June52025Partner Event
June 5: Reflections on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Relations
Thursday, June 5 from 5:00pm ET to 7:00pm ET
CanadaThursday, June 5 from 5:00pm ET to 7:00pm ET
CanadaWhere
Room 1041, 680 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3A 2M7
In September 2023, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Paul Thoppil as Canada’s first ever Indo-Pacific Trade Representative, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. This new position, an outcome of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy (launched in November 2022) is focused on deepening Canada’s trade and investment links in the Indo-Pacific region. Since arriving in the region, Mr. Thoppil has travelled extensively, often alongside Canadian companies and provincial representatives, meeting government and corporate leaders to boost Canadian exports and attract foreign investment.
The incoming federal government’s pledge to review Canada’s foreign policy offers a timely opportunity to take stock of the Indo-Pacific Strategy as Canada looks to accelerate trade diversification and recalibrate and deepen relations with this important region.
Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, will share some "Strategic Reflections" drawing from contributions from experts on the implementation of the Strategy and its impact, highlighting successes and priorities to ensure it remains effective in advancing Canadian interests in the region.
Click here for more information and registration.
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June82025APF Canada Event
June 8-14: Indo-Pacific Young Leaders One-week Canada Familiarization Tour
Sunday June 8 to June 14, 2025
CanadaSunday June 8 to June 14, 2025
CanadaWhere
Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver
APF Canada welcomes the 15 members of its inaugural Indo-Pacific Young Leaders cohort for a one-week visit to Canada to connect with stakeholders in the Canada-Indo-Pacific relationship from governments, think-tanks, civil society organizations, and business.
This year’s cohort includes government officials, researchers, and private sector actors from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
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June172025Partner Event
June 17-19: 2025 Arctic Development Expo
Tuesday June 17th, 2025 to Thursday June 19th, 2025
InuvikTuesday June 17th, 2025 to Thursday June 19th, 2025
InuvikThe Arctic Development Expo welcomes industry innovators, researchers, Indigenous leaders, circumpolar governments, scientists, community representatives, and passionate individuals to join us in person for this three-day event June 17-19, 2025.
The Arctic Development Expo takes place annually 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada, as we strive to make knowledgeable decisions, enhance circumpolar life, and create innovative solutions for our northern realities.
We look to develop the Arctic through sustainable means and will do so by holding immersive and dynamic sessions during our event that focus on the following four themes: Natural & Renewable Resources, Climate and Energy Innovations, Indigenous Leadership and Circumpolar Governance & Sovereignty and the Knowledge Economy.
APF Canada's Hema Nadarajah, Program Manager, Southeast Asia, will participate on the panel, "Communications and Satellites for a Secure Arctic" scheduled to take place on June 18th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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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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May152025Partner Event
May 15: Deepening Canada-ASEAN Security Co-operation in the Face of Geopolitical Headwinds
Thursday May 15th, 2025 from 2:00pm ET to 5:00pm ET
OttawaThursday May 15th, 2025 from 2:00pm ET to 5:00pm ET
OttawaWhere
Room 4101,
Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa,
55 Laurier East Avenue, OttawaContact
Please use your institutional email to register by 09 May 2025 at info@canada-asean.org
This symposium will explore Canada’s approach to supporting regional security in Southeast Asia, ways to strengthen Canada-ASEAN security co-operation in light of geopolitical challenges, and considerations for how Canada’s next government might position itself in relation to prospects in Southeast Asia for regional peace and security and upholding a rules-based international order.
This is APF Canada's second annual symposium on Canada-ASEAN security co-operation following our first event at Carleton University in May 2024. Panellists include representatives of Global Affairs Canada, National Defence Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, academic institutions, think-tanks, and embassies.
This event is organized by Canada-ASEAN Initiatives, York Centre for Asian Research, and sponsored by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
APF Canada Participation
Panel 2: Regional security in Southeast Asia: How might Canada's next government position itself?
Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy - Panellist
Kai Ostwald, APF Canada Senior Fellow and Director, Institute of Asian Research, University of B.C. - Panellist
Panel 3: Ambassadors’ Panel: Impact of leadership changes on regional security and upholding a rules-based international order
Julia Bentley, APF Canada Distinguished Fellow - Moderator
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May152025APF Canada Event
May 15: Roundtable Discussion with Rob Tinline, Newly Appointed British High Commissioner to Canada
Thursday May 15th, 2025
From 2:00pm to 3:00pm PT
CanadaThursday May 15th, 2025
From 2:00pm to 3:00pm PT
CanadaWhere
Downtown Vancouver
Contact
By invitation only
Roundtable discussion with Mr. Rob Tinline, the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Canada.
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May122025Partner Event
AmbCanada – CIPS Conference Finding Canada’s Place in a Disordered World
May 12, 2025
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
OttawaMay 12, 2025
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
OttawaWhere
Faculty of Social Sciences Building, Room 4007
Address: 120 University Private, University of OttawaContact
In-person registration: Link
Virtual participation: Link
In light of the unprecedented challenges currently confronting Canada’s prosperity, security, and sovereignty, the Canadian Ambassadors Alumni Association (AmbCanada) is organizing its first ever foreign policy conference on Finding Canada's Place in a Disordered World.
This conference will bring together former Canadian Heads of Mission and academic experts to discuss these critical issues. This conference is co-sponsored by the Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) at the University of Ottawa with support from APF Canada.
APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will speak on the panel "How Should We Engage the Rest of the World?"
APF Canada Senior Fellows David McKinnon and Pascale Massot will speak on the panel " How Does This Change Our Diplomacy?"
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