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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
A Multi-Dimensional Innovation Platform For Collaboration
The annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC) is a multi-directional engagement platform for Canada-based and Asia-based companies, institutions, universities, and governments. CIAC convenes business leaders, experts, investors, policy-makers, researchers, and innovators from across Asia and Canada to exchange perspectives, knowledge, and ideas, with the goal of facilitating collaborative partnerships. The conference’s plenary and concurrent sessions, as well as dedicated networking times, provide a range of opportunities for engagement and exchange with likeminded partners. The annual CIAC Gala Dinner provides a centrepiece attraction for Canadians with interests in Asia, and for those based in Asia who have business, institutional, or personal connections to Canada.
CIAC2025 will be held at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore February 19-21, 2025. We envisage it will attract 700 attendees from across Asia and Canada.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Leading Business, Innovation, and Research Experts from Canada and Asia
AGENDA:
KEY SESSIONS FOR ATTENDEES AT THE CANADA-IN-ASIA CONFERENCE
CIAC2025’s four substantive plenary sessions bring together all conference attendees and focus on major cross-cutting themes and ideas in the Canada-Asia relationship as well four concurrent session blocks which can be navigated by either sectors (Agri-food and Food Security, Ocean Tech & Blue Economy, Clean Technology, and Energy Transitions & Energy Security) or engagement tracks (Innovation Ecosystems, Investment & Finance, Trade & Supply Chains, Artificial Intelligence).
Agenda subject to change.
CIAC2025 speakers come from a range of backgrounds: dynamic business leaders, innovators, investors, government ministers, senior researchers, and more. For the full list of speakers, please see our Speakers page.
If you are interested in a speaking engagement or partnership opportunities at CIAC2025, please reach out to ciac@asiapacific.ca.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND RELATED EVENTS
For Canada-Asia Conference Attendees
CIAC2025 offers a platform to meet and connect with potential partners and collaborators from a diverse range of sectors across Canada and Asia, and APF Canada and Universities Canada have ensured plenty of time for networking between sessions. As with past events, we predict that attendees at CIAC2025 will come from a breadth of economies and sectors: over 75% of the 460 attendees at CIAC2024 were from Asia and represented 35 cities in 19 economies. 57% of CIAC2024 attendees were from the private sector, 20% were from the public sector, while 23% came from universities and research communities, including NGOs. Past events have attracted many senior Canadian diplomats and senior trade commissioners, as well as Presidents of Canadian universities, and we envision similar at CIAC2025.
CIAC2025 provides a platform for Canada-Asia engagement, and many partners and attendees convene events on the margins of the conference that are relevant to our audience. For more information on these sessions, please see our Related Events page.
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Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum (February 16-18 in Sydney, Australia)
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UVic Singapore Alumni Network Dinner (February 18)
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Developing a Generation of Jobs in the Nuclear Energy Sector - Symposium (February 19)
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Western Alumni Reception (February 19)
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Gowling WLG CIAC Reception (February 19)
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Strengthening evidence-informed policymaking in Asia over five decades: Perspectives from IDRC’s research for development investments (February 20)
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Investment Opportunities into Canada's Agriculture / Agri-food Sector (February 20)
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AgCultivate 2025 (February 24-25)
Canada-Asia NextGen Technology Investment Forum (CANTIF2025)
An exclusive Investment Forum brought to you by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Anchor Asia to explore the evolving investment landscape in the era of artificial intelligence. Gain insights from top-tier investment professionals, explore cross-border collaboration opportunities between Canada and Asia, and understand how to align investment portfolios with responsible and impact-focused initiatives.
Who Should Attend? This panel is designed for investors, corporate venture capitalists, asset allocators, policymakers, and industry leaders who are interested in driving strategic growth and creating sustainable value across borders. (by invitation / application)
When: February 19, afternoon
Contact: A.W. Lee, Director of Inclusive International Trade, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada by email a.w.lee@asiapacific.ca
PARTNERS
With Generous Support from Our Global Partners
Major Partners
Gold University Partners
Supporting Partners
Silver University Partners
Associate Partners
Bronze University Partners
In-kind Partners
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