Manila | Ho Chi Minh City | Jakarta

CANADA-IN-ASIA:

M MENTUM

Where Canada and Asia Meet: Ideas. Investment. Impact.

The Canada-in-Asia: Momentum is a milestone engagement series leading up to the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2026 (CIAC2026), February 10-11 in Singapore, which convenes senior leaders from government, business, and academia to explore key issues shaping Canada–Asia relations.

Momentum events across cities in the Indo-Pacific region will introduce senior executives, investors, policymakers, and researchers in Asia looking to develop new partnerships to the Canada-in-Asia series and kickstart discusses on the critical pillars of CIAC2026: food security, energy security, and infrastructure

Each Momentum event will spotlight key issues – and opportunities – facing Canada and Asia and support business collaboration opportunities

1. Manila, Philippines

November 17, 2025

2. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

November 27, 2025

3. Jakarta, Indonesia

December 10, 2025

Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Manila

The Manila session will spotlight food security, agricultural innovation, trade facilitation, and Canada-Philippines business collaboration opportunities.

Venue:

Ayala Museum

Makati Avenue, corner Dela Rosa Street, Ayala Center, Makati City, 1229 Metro Manila, Philippines

Date:

November 17, 2025

Time:

1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PHT)

Registration at 1:00 p.m.

OPENING REMARKS

His Excellency David Hartman

Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines

INTRODUCTION

Barrett Bingley

Asia Regional Director, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

PARTNER ADDRESS

Antonio lambino

President and Trustee, Ayala Foundation Inc.

FIRESIDE CHAT

The Honourable Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Secretary, Philippines Department of Agriculture

FIRESIDE CHAT

Diedrah Kelly

Executive Director, Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO)

MODERATOR

Christopher Ilagen

President, CanCham Philippines

MODERATOR

Vicky Yap

VP of Global Procurement, Universal Robina Corporation

PANELLIST

John Gruetzner

Research Director, Grow Indo-Pacific Canada

PANELLIST

Jet Ambalada

Director, Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Inc.

PANELLIST

Dr. Nathaniel Bantayan

Vice Chancellor for Research & Extension, University of the Philippines - Los Banos

HOST

Michelle "Mimi" Ong

Anchor, Market Edge, ABS-CBN News Channel

Program:

1:00 p.m.

Arrival and registration

1:30 p.m.

Opening remarks and introductions

1:45 p.m.

Keynote address

1:50 p.m.

Fireside chat

2:10 p.m.

Panel Discussion

3:50 p.m.

Closing remarks

4:00 p.m.

Networking

Refreshments provided

Free entry into the museum for all invited guests

Dress code: Business Attire

Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Jakarta

The Jakarta session will spotlight Canada-Indonesia collaboration in the agri-food sector, focusing on food security, innovation, and agriculture. As one of Asia's fastest-growing economies, Indonesia plays a vital role in regional food systems. This engagement will showcase Canadian expertise, highlight bilateral success stories, and build momentum toward CIAC2026 in Singapore.

Canada-Indonesia Agri-Food Success Stories: Moving from Insights to Action

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Venue:

South Jakarta

Date:

December 10, 2025

Time:

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.

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His Excellency Jess Dutton

Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Indonesia

INVITED

Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono

Director General of International Trade of Negotiation, Ministry of Trade of Indonesia

Diedrah Kelly

Executive Director of Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

Barrett Bingley

Asia Regional Director, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Adhi Lukman

Chairman, GAPMMI

Gabrielle Angriani Johny

Director of Government Affairs and Corporate Communications, PepsiCo Indonesia

Devi Erna Rachmawati

Vice Chairwoman for Agriculture, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

John Gruetzner

Research Director, Grow Indo-Pacific Canada

Insan Syafaat

Executive Director, PISAgro

Vivien Kusumowardhani

President Commissioner Sun Life Financial Indonesia

Program:

9:00 a.m.

Arrival and registration

10:00 a.m.

Opening Remarks and Introductions

10:20 a.m.

Keynote Address

10:35 a.m.

Fireside Chat

11:00 a.m.

Panel Discussion

11:55 a.m.

Closing Remarks

11:55 a.m.

Networking

Refreshments provided

Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Ho Chi Minh

The Ho Chi Minh session will spotlight Canada–Vietnam collaboration in the agrifood sector, focusing on food security, innovation, and agriculture. As one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam plays a vital role in regional food systems. This engagement will showcase Canadian expertise, highlight bilateral success stories, and build momentum toward CIAC 2026 in Singapore.