Canada-Asia
NextGen Tech
Investment Forum

A Canada-in-Asia Conference
2025 Partner Event

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in collaboration collaboration with Anchor Asia and supported by the Canadian Women's International Network (CanWIN)

February 19, 2025 | Pan Pacific Singapore | #CIAC2025 | #CANTIF2025

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Canada-Asia
NextGen Tech
Investment Forum

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, in collaboration with long-term ecosystem builder Anchor Asia, and with the support of CanWIN (the Canadian Women’s International Network), will co-host the Canada-Asia NextGen Tech Investment Forum (CANTIF) on the margins of the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025 in Singapore.

By-invitation only, this forum brings together up to 100 curated investors, cutting edge Canadian innovators, and influential ecosystem builders to foster innovation, collaboration, and investment between Canada and the Indo-Pacific. It aims to promote cross-border innovation, foster deeper Canada-Asia collaboration, and introduce Canadian entrepreneurs and investors to key innovation stakeholders in Asia. The agenda includes a Facilitated Networking Lunch, Investor Spotlight session, and a Startup Investor Feedback Session on the afternoon of February 19th, preceding the CIAC2025 Welcome Reception.

This forum presents a unique opportunity to explore the immense potential of cross-border and cross-industry collaboration and celebrate the power of capital and entrepreneurship. As we navigate the crossroads of international business, the Canada-Asia NextGen Tech Investment Forum will provide an innovative platform for you to gain insights, forge meaningful connections, and position your entrepreneurial investments for unprecedented success. It will explore the evolving investment landscape in the era of artificial intelligence, promote insights from top-tier investment professionals, explore cross-border collaboration opportunities between Canada and Asia, and showcase how to align investment portfolios with responsible and impact-focused initiatives.

Contact: A.W. Lee, Director of Inclusive International Trade, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada by email a.w.lee@asiapacific.ca

Build and extend your investor networks in Canada and Asia

Gain insights

into investment trends

Share new opportunities in cutting edge technology and infrastructure projects

Agenda

Subject to change

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Facilitated Networking Lunch

Investors Only

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Investor Breakout Sessions

Optional

2:30 p.m. - 2:45p.m.

Transition | Check-in for Investor Forum

2:15 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Opening Remarks

Christine Nakamura:

Vice-President Central Canada Office, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

2:50 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Capturing Alpha in the Age of AI: Cross-Border Synergies and Next-Gen Strategies

As AI continues to revolutionize industries, investors are seeking innovative ways to capture alpha while ensuring responsible and sustainable growth. This panel brings together leading investors to discuss cross-border opportunities and forward-thinking strategies that will shape the future of investment, with topics including:

AI's Influence on Strategic and Impact Investments: How the rapid advancements in AI are reshaping corporate venture capital and impact-driven investment approaches.
Emerging Sectors and Future Trends: Key industries at the forefront of AI-driven growth and the trends that will define the next decade.
Innovative Investment Themes: Case studies and insights into pioneering investment strategies that maximize returns in a dynamic market.
Beyond Traditional Alpha: Evaluating the evolving definition of alpha and the importance of responsible investment and just transition strategies.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and discover how to stay ahead in the fast-evolving investment landscape.

Moderator:

Elisa Chi: CEO, Anchor Asia

Speakers:

Edgar Hardless: CEO, Singtel Innov8
Minette Navarrete: President, Kickstart Ventures
Johan Rozali-Wathooth: Founder & CEO, Bintang Capital Partners

3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Investor Spotlight

Speakers

Ellen Martin: Chief Impact Officer, Circulate Capital

Karen Yu: President, Industrial Technology Investment Corporation

Norman Chang: Senior Director, UMC Capital

Sonia Sennik: CEO, Creative Destruction Lab

4:30 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.

Canadian Innovation Spotlight

Speaker

Katherine Homuth: Founder/CEO, SRTX

4:40 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Start-up Investor Feedback Session

Speakers

Bobbie Racette: Founder & CEO, Virtual Gurus

Beth Rogozinski: CEO, Oncoustics

Nuha Siddiqui: CEO & Co-Founder, erthos

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception – Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025

CIAC2025 AGENDA

Speakers

The Canada-Asia NextGen Tech Investment Forum speakers include a diverse mix of investors from across Asia and Canada, with a select number of Canadian technology startups, and key representatives from government and the investment ecosystem. And more to come…