Thursday July 17 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Eastern 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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July172025Partner Event
July 17: India–Canada Business Roundtable
CanadaThursday July 17 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Time
CanadaWhere
Ottawa
Contact
This is an invitation-only event.
Ottawa " options="['Apple','Google','iCal','Microsoft365','Outlook.com','Yahoo']" timeZone="America/Vancouver" trigger="click" inline listStyle="modal" iCalFileName="Reminder-Event" > Organized against the backdrop of Canada’s newly-elected federal government and positive signals from India, this closed-door dialogue is designed to renew momentum in bilateral engagement by fostering thoughtful exchange across the diplomatic, policy, and business domains.
This gathering will bring together a curated group of senior stakeholders to examine shared strategic priorities and advance practical avenues of co-operation in the India-Canada economic corridor.
APF Canada's Vice President, Research and Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla, will join the panel along with distinguished experts including Ambassador Ajay Bisaria (former High Commissioner of India to Canada) and Ambassador Nadir Patel (former High Commissioner of Canada to India), as well as special guests Marie-Louise Hannan, Director General - South Asia, Global Affairs Canada, and Chinmoy Naik, Acting High Commissioner of India to Canada.
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September222025Partner Event
September 22: Arctic Security Conference
Monday September 22 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Mountain Time
CanadaMonday September 22 8:30 am to 3:30 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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July102025Partner Event
July 10: 14th ASEAN-Canada FTA Trade Negotiating Committee Stakeholder Engagement Event
Friday July 10th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Malaysia Time
MalaysiaFriday July 10th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Malaysia Time
MalaysiaWhere
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 Free Trade (ACAFTA) 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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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
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, South Korea, 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.
The goal of this Track 1.5 Dialogue is to deepen co-operation and understanding among key stakeholders from Canada and South Korea on AI governance, adoption, and commercialization.
By sharing each country’s experiences in AI research, regulatory frameworks, and market applications, the Dialogue will foster relationships among government officials, business leaders, and academic experts.
Through these discussions, participants will develop actionable recommendations for bilateral initiatives, offering valuable input to APEC and G7 agendas and strengthening the innovation and technology pillar of the Canada–South Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Info: info@asiapacific.ca
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July72025Partner Event
July 7: Indo-Pacific Geopolitics and Southeast Asia Under Trump 2.0
Monday July 7th, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Manila Time
Tuesday July 8th, 2025 from 8:45am to 1:00pm Manila Time
ManilaMonday July 7th, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Manila Time
Tuesday July 8th, 2025 from 8:45am to 1:00pm Manila Time
ManilaWhere
Manila, the Philippines
Contact
For more informaiton, please contact twsc.updiliman@up.edu.ph.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is co-organizing a research symposium on July 7 and 8, in partnership with the CÉRIUM Chair in Asian and Indo-Pacific Studies and the Third World Studies Center of the University of the Philippines, as part of our Joint Research Grant.
APF Canada speakers at this event include:
- Alexandre Veilleux, Advisor, Research & Communications (Montreal)
- Don McLain Gill, Indo-Pacific Research Fellow
- Dr. Erik Martinez Kuhonta, John H. McArthur Research Fellow
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