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Canada-Asia
NextGen Tech
Investment Forum
A Canada-in-Asia Conference
2025 Partner Event
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in collaboration with Anchor Asia and supported by the Canadian Women's International Network (CanWIN)
February 19, 2025 | Raffles City Convention Centre Singapore | #CIAC2025 | #CANTIF2025
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.
This by-invitation-only forum brings together up to 100 select investors, cutting-edge Canadian innovators, and influential ecosystem builders to catalyze collaboration and investment between Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. The program includes a Facilitated Networking Lunch, an Investor Spotlight session, and a Startup Investor Feedback Session, offering a dynamic afternoon of engagement and insights on 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 celebrates 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 and 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
Reserved for select investors only
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Investor Breakout Sessions
Reserved for select investors only - Optional
2:30 p.m. - 2:45p.m.
Transition | Check-in for Investor Forum
2:30 p.m. onward - Invited investors, policy-makers, and industry leaders
2:45 p.m. - 2:50 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:
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AI's Influence on Strategic and Impact Investments: How the rapid advancements in AI are reshaping corporate venture capital and impact-driven investment approaches.
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Emerging Sectors and Future Trends: Key industries at the forefront of AI-driven growth and the trends that will define the next decade.
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Innovative Investment Themes: Case studies and insights into pioneering investment strategies that maximize returns in a dynamic market.
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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 Chiu: CEO, Anchor Asia
Speakers:
Edgar Hardless: CEO, Singtel Innov8
Minette Navarrete: Founder & Managing Partner, Kickstart Ventures
Johan Rozali-Wathooth: Founder & CEO, Bintang Capital Partners
3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Investor Spotlight
Norman Chang: Senior Director, UMC Capital
Ellen Martin: Chief Impact Officer, Circulate Capital
Karen Yu: President, Industrial Technology Investment Corporation (ITIC)
Jacky Yuen: Director, qonvolv Ventures (Tessellation Group)
4:30 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Canadian Innovation Spotlight
Katherine Homuth: Founder/CEO, SRTX
4:40 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Startup Investor Feedback Session
Investor Feedback Panel:
Danny Chong: Executive Director, Gobi Partners
Charlene Hu: CEO, GlintMED Innovation
Diana Kam: CEO APAC, Venturebeam
Dave Ng: General Partner, Altara Ventures
Startups:
Natalie Ashdown: Co-Founder & COO, Evoco
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
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…
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This event is made possible with contributions from the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
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