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MANILA |
Tuesday, February 3 | |
| Evening: | Welcome Reception at the Official Residence of the Canadian Ambassador | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | ||
| Morning: | Symposium: Women Securing Our Shared Futures: Building Resilience Through Canada-Philippines Collaboration | |
| Afternoon: | Site Visit: University of the Philippines Diliman | |
| Thursday, February 5 | ||
| Morning: | Women in Business Breakfast Roundtable | |
| All Day: | B2B Meetings | |
| Evening: | Kickstart Networking Reception: Raid the Fridge | |
| Friday, February 6 | ||
| Morning: | Site Visit: SunLife Innovation Hub | |
| Afternoon: | Site Visit: Base Bahay Foundation | |
| Saturday, February 7 | ||
| Morning: | Site Visit: Hibla Philippines | |
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SINGAPORE |
Monday, February 9 | |
| Morning: | Meeting with Trade Commissioner Service | |
| Afternoon: | Investor Summit | |
| Evening: | CIAC2026 Welcome Reception | |
| Tuesday, February 10 | ||
| Morning: | Women in Business Roundtable and Luncheon | |
| Afternoon: | B2B Meetings | |
| Evening: | CIAC2026 Gala Dinner | |
| Wednesday, February 11 | ||
| All Day: | CIAC2026 Programming | |
*Please note: all events listed are by-invitation only, unless otherwise indicated.
For mission inquiries, please contact:
A.W. Lee, PhD, Director, Inclusive International Trade, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Central Canada Office (a.w.lee@asiapacific.ca)
9:00
Program Commencement Announcement & Housekeeping
9:05
Welcome Remarks
President, Ateneo de Manila University
9:10
Minister's Remarks
Minister of Women and Gender Equality & Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), Government of Canada
9:15
Introductory Remarks & Context
Vice-President, Central Canada Office, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
10:20
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Ambassador of Canada to the Philippines, Embassy of Canada to the Philippines
9:22
Keynote Speech
Secretary of Trade and Industry, Government of the Philippines
9:34
Fireside Chat
Moderator
Trustee, Makati Business Club
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade and Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada
Undersecretary, Regional Operations Group, Department of Trade and Industry
9:55
Panel 1: Building a Gender-Inclusive Future
Moderator
Founder & General Partner, District Ventures Capital
Director of the Centre for Global Social Policy, University of Toronto
General Manager, Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Associate Professor, Political Science Department, Ateneo de Manila University
Executive Director, Philippines Women Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment
10:50
Wellness Break
11:05
Panel 2: Unlocking Economic Potential of Women through Trade
Moderator
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade and Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada
CEO, Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec
CEO, Warrikal Pty Ltd & Managing Director, Kirrikin
Founder, Virtual Gurus
Vice President & Site Head of Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS) Philippines
12:00
Panel 3: Innovate. Lead. Inspire: Women Entrepreneurs Driving Change
Moderator
Strategic Partnerships Manager, Kickstart Ventures
Co-Founder & CTO, CERT Systems
CEO & CTO, Agentiiv
CEO, Protexxa
CEO & Founder, Edamama
12:55
Closing Remarks
Vice-President, Central Canada Office, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
13:00
