Asia Events

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 

    Register

    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

  • January
    6
    2026
    Partner Event

    January 6: A Conversation with Simon J. Evenett: Trade and Geopolitics in 2026

    Tuesday,  January 6, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. SGT

    Singapore

    APF Canada's Asia Regional Office in Singapore will host a Foreign Correspondents Association Singapore event with Simon J. Evenett, Professor of Geopolitics and Strategy at the International Insti...

    Where

    Asia Regional Office, Singapore

    Contact

    singapore@asiapacific.ca 

    APF Canada's Asia Regional Office in Singapore will host a Foreign Correspondents Association Singapore event with Simon J. Evenett, Professor of Geopolitics and Strategy at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

    As we approach the first anniversary of President Trump’s second term in office, this session provides a valuable opportunity to hear from a globally recognized expert on the geopolitical dynamics set to shape trade and investment for the year ahead.

    Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026.

    Time:  Registration from 17:00, discussion 17:30-18:30.

    About the Speaker

    Simon J. Evenett is Professor of Geopolitics and Strategy at IMD. A globally recognized expert on trade, investment, and geopolitical dynamics, he is a leading analyst of the global business environment.

    Prof. Evenett is the author and co-author of over 250 publications and contributes thought leadership to diverse audiences through blogs and newspaper columns. Frequently cited in global media, he has published extensively in leading academic journals.

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  • 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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  • November
    27
    2025
    Partner Event

    November 27: Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Ho Chi Minh

    November 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (local time)

    Ho Chi Minh City

    The Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Ho Chi Minh City, hosted by APF Canada in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, is part of a milestone engagement series leading up to the Canada-i...

    Where

    Hilton Saigon Hotel, 11 Me Linh Square, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Contact

    singapore@asiapacific.ca 

    Register

    The Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Ho Chi Minh City, hosted by APF Canada in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, is part of a milestone engagement series leading up to the Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC) 2026 – a premier platform connecting Canadian and Asian leaders to strengthen trade, investment, and innovation ties.

    The Ho Chi Minh City session will spotlight Canada–Vietnam collaboration in the agrifood sector, focusing on food security, innovation, and agriculture.

    As one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam plays a vital role in regional food systems. This engagement will showcase Canadian expertise, highlight bilateral success stories, and build momentum toward CIAC 2026 in Singapore.

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