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
    9
    2026
    APF Canada Event

    February 9: Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council Annual Meeting

    February 9, 2026 

    Singapore

    The Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council (ABLAC) is a high-level group of Asian and Canadian business leaders established by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in 2016. 

    ABLAC will meet Februar...

    Where

    Singapore

    Contact

    If you would like to get in touch with the organizers, please contact events@asiapacific.ca.

    The Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council (ABLAC) is a high-level group of Asian and Canadian business leaders established by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in 2016. 

    ABLAC will meet February 9, 2026, in Singapore.

    Convened annually to identify and articulate opportunities for improved Canada-Asia business engagement, the Council acts as a powerful platform for networking and business development to help catalyze stronger commercial and investment opportunities between Canada and Asia. ABLAC also aims to provide strategic information, counsel, and advice to Canadian stakeholders including representatives from the federal and provincial governments to strengthen Canada's strategic engagement with the Indo-Pacific.

    This is a ‘by-invitation-only’ event.

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  • February
    10
    2026
    APF Canada Event

    February 10-11: Canada-in-Asia Conference 2026

    February 10-11, 2026

    Singapore

    APF Canada's Canada-in-Asia Conference 2026 (CIAC2026) is the premier platform for connecting leaders from across Canada and Asia to tackle some of the most pressing challenges – and promising op...

    Where

    Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore

    Contact

    ciac@asiapacific.ca 

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    APF Canada's Canada-in-Asia Conference 2026 (CIAC2026) is the premier platform for connecting leaders from across Canada and Asia to tackle some of the most pressing challenges – and promising opportunities – of our time.

    Taking place at the intersection of business, government, research, and innovation, this unique gathering brings together stakeholders to drive collaboration, unlock partnerships, and shape the future of Canada-Asia engagement to address real-world issues. ​

     Join us for this flagship event on February 10-11, 2026, in Singapore where we will connect leaders from across Canada and Asia around the central pillars of food security, energy security, and infrastructure.

    These pillars are critical for the global push towards sustainable growth and represent key areas in which Canadian and Asian companies, institutions, and universities can share experiences, expertise, and insights to build successful, multi-dimensional partnerships.

    In conjunction with these pillars, CIAC2026 will address issues within the cross-cutting themes of geopolitics, investment, and technology.  

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Recent Events

  • December
    10
    2025
    APF Canada Event

    December 10: Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Jakarta

    Wednesday December 10th, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm (local time)
    Registration starts at 9:00am 

    Asan

    The Momentum Jakarta session will spotlight Canada-Indonesia collaboration in the agri-food sector, focusing on food security, innovation, and agriculture. As one of Asia's fastest-growing economie...

    Where

    South Jakarta

    Contact

    nadhirah.rohani@asiapacific.ca 

    The Momentum Jakarta session will spotlight Canada-Indonesia collaboration in the agri-food sector, focusing on food security, innovation, and agriculture. As one of Asia's fastest-growing economies, Indonesia plays a vital role in regional food systems. This engagement will showcase Canadian expertise, highlight bilateral success stories, and build momentum toward CIAC2026 in Singapore.

    Speakers: 

    His Excellency Jess Dutton, Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Indonesia

    Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono (Invited), Director General of International Trade of Negotiation, Ministry of Trade of Indonesia

    Diedrah Kelly, Executive Director of Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

    Barrett Bingley, Asia Regional Director, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

    Adhi Lukman, Chairman, GAPMMI

    Gabrielle Angriani Johny, Director of Government Affairs and Corporate Communications, PepsiCo Indonesia

    Devi Erna Rachmawati, Vice Chairwoman for Agriculture, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    John Gruetzner, Research Director, Grow Indo-Pacific Canada

    Insan Syafaat, Executive Director, PISAgro

    Vivien Kusumowardhani, President Commissioner Sun Life Financial Indonesia

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  • December
    8
    2025
    APF Canada Event

    December 8: Forging the Future: Strengthening the Canada-Republic of Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Through Defence Co-operation

    Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Vancouver

    Jointly organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, this roundtable will bring together senior officials, academic experts, a...

    Where

    Vancouver

    Contact

    This is an invitation-only event.

    For questions, please contact events@asiapacific.ca. 

    Jointly organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, this roundtable will bring together senior officials, academic experts, and industry voices from Canada and South Korea to examine the growing security and defence ties between the two countries. 

    The confirmed speakers include Director General Ravi S.K. Singh of Defence Industrial Strategy and Director General Tae Kon Kim and Captain Suoek Lee of Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Professor Alex Lin from the University of British Columbia, as well as Kelvin Hung from IMP Aerospace & Defence. The discussion will be moderated by APF Canada’s Vice-President, Research and Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla.

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    Read the Background Note

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  • December
    4
    2025
    Partner Event

    December 4: TVO Today Live: Amid U.S. Trade Woes, Should Canada Look Towards China?

    6:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 4, 2025

    Toronto

    Almost a year into unpredictable and often punishing tariffs levied by the United States, Canada wants to diversify its trade partners. Should that include a substantial pivot towards China? 

    The Mi...

    Where

    St. Lawrence Hall, Toronto, ON

    For more information and to register, please visit https://www.tvo.org/tvo-today-live.

    Almost a year into unpredictable and often punishing tariffs levied by the United States, Canada wants to diversify its trade partners. Should that include a substantial pivot towards China? 

    The Middle Kingdom with its 1.4 billion citizens presents a tantalizing market, but pursuing closer ties is far from a simple undertaking, especially after a deep freeze over the past several years and stiff tariffs in place between the two countries. 

    After the first meeting between Prime Minister Carney and Chinese President Xi, a thaw looks inevitable. What form should it take and how deeply entwined should Canada become?

    TVO Today Live convenes a panel to consider that, and more, with host Steve Paikin on December 4, 2025.

    Guests include:

    • Constantine Karayannopoulos, Canada China Business Council
    • Vina Nadjibulla, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
    • Mary Ng, former Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development for Canada
    • Lynette Ong, University of Toronto

     

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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