Events
The Foundation hosts events throughout the year to support research and dialogue. Guests speakers from a variety of industries and backgrounds join in brownbag events with staff and the public through roundtable events to share their expertise around a specific topic. External meetings and conferences take place across the country and range from small, invite-only meetings to large, public conferences.
COVID-19 Update: In alignment with guidance from Canadian health officials, all APF Canada in-person events have been cancelled or postponed as noted below. We invite our valued stakeholders to stay tuned for virtual webinars, roundtables, and other events and convening opportunities, which will be posted here once available.
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October 21, 2020
Oct 21st: China in Asia: Implications for Canada
Where
Please register through this link.
When
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT /
Contact
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca.
The Asia Pacific is in a state of flux. Tensions between the United States and China are testing the region’s existing institutions and leading to informal state groupings, such as the Quad. The Trump administration is advocating for a ‘decoupling’ from China that could result in regional spheres of influence where middle powers, such as Canada, are forced to choose sides. China, in turn, is seeking a return to great power status in Asia and is willing to use coercion, in some instances, to increase its influence. Within these already fluid dynamics, the global COVID pandemic is fostering nationalism and xenophobia within some Asian states. In a region that prioritizes stability, such trends point to a potential for short- to medium-term tensions.
Canada must navigate these challenges to ensure its national interests within the Asia Pacific. Whether with respect to the U.S., China, or the COVID pandemic, Canadian policy-makers must be forward-looking in how best to approach the region. Learning from other states’ strategic views and foreign policy approaches to Asia is a critical part of Canada’s own strategic process.
APF Canada is incredibly lucky to have three distinguished panelists, each from a different region of the globe and each offering what we believe will be unique perspectives on the Asia Pacific’s current geostrategic state of affairs, China’s global presence, and the challenges and opportunities middle powers, such as Canada, face in the region:
- Theresa Fallon, Founder and Director, Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies (CREAS), Brussels
- Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman of the Middle East Institute, NUS and Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
- Vikram Singh, Senior Advisor to the Asia Program at the United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC
Add to Calendar 10/21/2020 14:00 10/21/2020 15:30 America/Vancouver Oct 21st: China in Asia: Implications for CanadaThe Asia Pacific is in a state of flux. Tensions between the United States and China are testing the region’s existing institutions and leading to informal state groupings, such as the Quad. The Trump administration is advocating for a ‘decoupling’ from China that could result in regional spheres of influence where middle powers, such as Canada, are forced to choose sides. China, in turn, is seeking a return to great power status in Asia and is willing to use coercion, in some instances, to increase its influence. Within these already fluid dynamics, the global COVID pandemic is fostering nationalism and xenophobia within some Asian states. In a region that prioritizes stability, such trends point to a potential for short- to medium-term tensions.
Canada must navigate these challenges to ensure its national interests within the Asia Pacific. Whether with respect to the U.S., China, or the COVID pandemic, Canadian policy-makers must be forward-looking in how best to approach the region. Learning from other states’ strategic views and foreign policy approaches to Asia is a critical part of Canada’s own strategic process.
APF Canada is incredibly lucky to have three distinguished panelists, each from a different region of the globe and each offering what we believe will be unique perspectives on the Asia Pacific’s current geostrategic state of affairs, China’s global presence, and the challenges and opportunities middle powers, such as Canada, face in the region:
- Theresa Fallon, Founder and Director, Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies (CREAS), Brussels
- Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman of the Middle East Institute, NUS and Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
- Vikram Singh, Senior Advisor to the Asia Program at the United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC
Please register through this link.
When:
Wednesday October 21st, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT /
Contact:
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca.
Please register through this link.
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca.
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November 3, 2020
November 3-4: Canada’s First Women-Only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea
When
November 3-4, 2020
Contact
To receive an invitation to participate as a non-delegate, please subscribe through this link to the Women’s Business Mission series to receive event notifications. To become a delegate, visit the mission’s page to learn more.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s (APF Canada) Women-only Business Mission to South Korea is pivoting to a technology-enabled virtual business mission on November 3rd and 4th, 2020. While the virtual model cannot fully replace the value of an in-market mission (which was originally scheduled for February 2020), it will feature the same components, including a two-day conference with high-level speakers from Canada and South Korea, personalized business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking for the official delegates, and networking opportunities for attendees.
Additionally, the virtual format of the event enables participation by an unlimited number of women entrepreneurs across Canada as non-delegate participants to both the pre-mission training sessions and the mission’s two-day conference agenda. This online format allows us to reach and connect a broader range of women entrepreneurs who are interested in exporting to Asian markets, regardless of where they are in Canada or their stage of export readiness.
The two-day conference will feature prominent leaders from business, government, and technology, as well as company pitch sessions by delegates to showcase women-led Canadian innovation.
The pre-mission training sessions – to be scheduled for late September and October ahead of the mission - will feature a series of webinars on curated topics, such as: market entry strategies, current market conditions, available government supports for exporters, international trade law and the legal framework in South Korea, an overview of Korean business culture, and more. These sessions will be open to the public, but official delegates will be given priority during Q&A.
Schedule of Pre-Mission Training Sessions
- Sept. 29: South Korea in 2020
- Oct. 6: Federal & Provincial Government Supports for SMEs
- Oct. 13: Trade Law & Regulations
- Oct. 20: Technical Expertise (official delegates only)
For more information, contact a.w.lee@asiapacific.ca
Add to Calendar 11/03/2020 17:00 11/05/2020 01:00 America/Vancouver November 3-4: Canada’s First Women-Only Virtual Business Mission to South KoreaThe Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s (APF Canada) Women-only Business Mission to South Korea is pivoting to a technology-enabled virtual business mission on November 3rd and 4th, 2020. While the virtual model cannot fully replace the value of an in-market mission (which was originally scheduled for February 2020), it will feature the same components, including a two-day conference with high-level speakers from Canada and South Korea, personalized business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking for the official delegates, and networking opportunities for attendees.
Additionally, the virtual format of the event enables participation by an unlimited number of women entrepreneurs across Canada as non-delegate participants to both the pre-mission training sessions and the mission’s two-day conference agenda. This online format allows us to reach and connect a broader range of women entrepreneurs who are interested in exporting to Asian markets, regardless of where they are in Canada or their stage of export readiness.
The two-day conference will feature prominent leaders from business, government, and technology, as well as company pitch sessions by delegates to showcase women-led Canadian innovation.
The pre-mission training sessions – to be scheduled for late September and October ahead of the mission - will feature a series of webinars on curated topics, such as: market entry strategies, current market conditions, available government supports for exporters, international trade law and the legal framework in South Korea, an overview of Korean business culture, and more. These sessions will be open to the public, but official delegates will be given priority during Q&A.
Schedule of Pre-Mission Training Sessions
- Sept. 29: South Korea in 2020
- Oct. 6: Federal & Provincial Government Supports for SMEs
- Oct. 13: Trade Law & Regulations
- Oct. 20: Technical Expertise (official delegates only)
For more information, contact a.w.lee@asiapacific.ca
When:
November 3-4, 2020
Contact:
To receive an invitation to participate as a non-delegate, please subscribe through this link to the Women’s Business Mission series to receive event notifications. To become a delegate, visit the mission’s page to learn more.
To receive an invitation to participate as a non-delegate, please subscribe through this link to the Women’s Business Mission series to receive event notifications. To become a delegate, visit the mission’s page to learn more.
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Recent Events
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July 8, 2020
July 8: Mapping the Asia Pacific's COVID-19 Response
Where
Please register through this link.
When
Wednesday July 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT / 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
APF Canada is pleased to share a ‘sneak peek’ of our new COVID storymap: Mapping the Asia Pacific’s COVID-19 Response. This interactive, geo-enabled map of the diverse responses to the coronavirus pandemic in the Asia Pacific is the culmination of APF Canada’s recent research on policy trends and demonstrates the deeply layered complexity of the impacts COVID-19 has had on public health, digital innovation, mobility, trade & investment, and social dynamics in the region.
Check out our 2-minute promo reel for this exciting new project . . .
We also encourage you to browse the site and uncover some of the compelling stories of innovation and resilience emerging from the Asia Pacific. -
June 23, 2020
June 23: Privacy, Big Data, and Staying Safe: Contact Tracing in South Korea
Where
Event is closed.
When
Tuesday June 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. PDT to 2:00 p.m. PDT
Contact
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, invites you to join us for a webinar on COVID-19 Contact Tracing in South Korea: Pandemic, Technology, and Social Implications.
South Korea’s successful response to the COVID-19 outbreak has drawn global attention and praise. At the core of its COVID-19 strategy is the ‘Trace, Test, and Treat’ model, which has depended heavily on contact tracing process that involved extensive collection and use of personal data. While successful, this approach has raised concerns over its liberal collection and use of data.
In this context, South Korea’s contact tracing efforts bring up important questions about public policy and the role of digital technology in our society: How do we balance public good and privacy in the era of ‘big data’? What does COVID-19 tell us about the future of tech governance? What do South Korea’s experiences teach Canada?
Two leading privacy experts, Park Kyung-sin (Korea University) and Carole Piovesan (INQ Law) will discuss these critical questions during the webinar, in the context of contact tracing efforts in South Korea and Canada. -
June 10, 2020
June 10: Asia Leaders Speaker Series Online Event: Navigating The China Market Post COVID-19
Where
Click here to watch the webinar.
When
Wednesday June 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. PDT to 2:00 p.m. PDT; 4:00 p.m. EDT to 5:00 p.m. EDT
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has been able to effectively contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, begin recovery and resume normal operations. Notably, throughout both the outbreak and recovery stages, China has seen a profound acceleration in digital transformation across almost all sectors. Businesses have had to turn to digital tools like never before in order to navigate the disruptions caused by COVID-19, and consumer behaviour has been fundamentally reshaped.
In this session, Alibaba Group President Michael Evans will discuss the implications for long-term change and recovery in China as well as how Alibaba is leveraging its digital economy to empower businesses and MSMEs from around the world to access growth opportunities in China and embrace digital transformation.
Invitation List
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