Canada-in-Asia: Momentum is a milestone engagement series across cities in the Indo-Pacific region. It will introduce senior executives, investors, policymakers, and researchers in Asia looking to develop new partnerships to the annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC) held this year from February 10-11 in Singapore. Momentum events will kickstart discussions on the critical pillars of CIAC2026: food security, energy security, and infrastructure.
Momentum Manila, hosted by APF Canada's Asia Regional Office in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines, will spotlight food security, agricultural innovation, trade facilitation, and Canada–Philippines business collaboration opportunities.
Special Guests:
His Excellency David Hartman, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines
The Honourable Francisco Tiu-Laurel, Secretary, Philippines Department of Agriculture
Diedrah Kelly, Executive Director, Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (Manila)
Antonio Lambino, President and Trustee, Ayala Foundation
Michelle 'Mimi' Ong, Anchor, Market Edge, ABS-CBN News Channel (event host)