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Opening Remarks | CIAC 2023

Jeff Nankivell

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada President and CEO Jeff Nankivell presents opening remarks at the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2023 (CIAC2023) in Singapore on February 22, 2023.

Opening Remarks | CIAC 2023

Paul Davidson

Universities Canada President Paul Davidson presents opening remarks at the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2023 (CIAC2023) in Singapore on February 22, 2023.

Gala Keynote | CIAC 2023

Parag Khanna

Parag Khanna, a leading global strategy advisor, world traveller, and bestselling author, presents his keynote address, Canada’s Opportunity in the Asian Future.

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Keynote Address | CIAC 2023

Donna Strickland (Part 1)

A presentation by Canadian Nobel Laureate (Physics 2018) Donna Strickland, Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Waterloo, under the theme, 'Spotlight on Excellence in Science in Canada.' 

Keynote Address | CIAC 2023

Donna Strickland (Part 2)

An armchair discussion (Part 2) between Ms. Strickland and Vivek Goel, President & Vice Chancellor, University of Waterloo.

Keynote Address | CIAC 2023

Moshe Safdie

Moshe Safdie, celebrated architect, urban planner, educator, theorist, and author, presents his keynote address, Quest for Habitation.

Plenary Session | CIAC 2023

Canadian AI Excellence

In this CIAC2023 session, Canadian experts in the field of AI and machine learning discuss Canada’s strength and advantage in AI, some current trends, and highlight areas of potential collaboration with Asia.

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Plenary Session | CIAC 2023

Major Global Challenges

In this Plenary Session on Major Global Challenges (Geopolitical, Economic, Sustainability) , the panel highlights areas of global importance where Canada can be relevant to concerns in Asia and in the Asian context.

Plenary Session | CIAC 2023

What's Your Asia Strategy?

A high-level armchair discussion at the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2023 (CIAC2023) featuring senior business, government, and academic leaders.

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 | CIAC 2023 | Climate Change

Climate Change, Energy Security, and Environmental Protection

In this session, Canadians at the cutting edge of climate policy, finance, and biodiversity research will share their insights on opportunities for Canada to contribute to fostering an environmentally resilient Asia.

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 | CIAC 2023 | Climate Change

Clean Tech and Climate Change: A Canadian Technology Focus

In this session experts and leaders in clean technology in Canada and Asia will discuss strategies to foster collaboration with local businesses and governments on the deployment of innovation and clean technologies to address climate change and foster sustainable development.

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 | CIAC 2023 | Equitable & Inclusive Societies

CanWIN: International Ecosystem to Grow Women-owned Businesses

Panellists share their reasons for joining the Canadian Women’s International Network (CanWIN) and the benefits they have personally encountered through their participation in the network. They discuss the ways that an international ecosystem like CanWIN can help women entrepreneurs expand and grow their businesses globally, with an emphasis on trade between Canada and the Indo-Pacific.  

 | CIAC 2023 | Equitable & Inclusive Societies

Advancing Economic Inclusion Through Innovative Business Practices

Panellists present best business practices from their diverse global experiences that improve the economic inclusion of under-served and under-represented people, such as women, multi-ethnic and -religious communities, and Indigenous peoples. 

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 | CIAC 2023 | Food & Agriculture

Highlighting Innovative Food and Agriculture Research at Canadian Universities

Panellists discuss partnerships, technology, research, and new policies and practices as solutions to the intertwined challenges of food security, water security, and climate change, drawing on specific examples from leading institutions in Canada.

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 | CIAC 2023 | Food & Agriculture

Advancing Canada-Asia Agri-food Cooperation

Panellists discuss how a multifaceted Canadian approach that integrates trade and investment, science and technology, and education can help establish Canada as a preferred partner in the Asia-Pacific region.

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 | CIAC 2023 | Health

Breakout Session: Health

A high-level panel discussion featuring experts and academics on health.

 | CIAC 2023 | Health

DNA to RNA: Excellence in Canadian Genomics and RNA Therapeutics

A high-level panel discussion featuring speakers curated by McGill University on Canadian genomics and RNA therapeutics.

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 | CIAC 2023 | Higher Education Partnerships

Advancing Canada-Asia Higher Education Partnerships

Panellists present best business practices from their diverse global experiences on advancing higher education partnerships between Canada and the Asia-Pacific.

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 | CIAC 2023 | Higher Education Partnerships

Higher Education, Talent, and Economic Development

Panellists present best business practices from their diverse global experiences on advancing higher education, talent, and economic development.

 | CIAC 2023 | Investment

The Canadian Advantage: Insights from Asian Business Leaders

​This session explores the investment journeys of leading Asian companies in Canada, focusing on opportunities and challenges that they faced in their internationalization. 

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 | CIAC 2023 | Trade

Conversations with Canadian Companies: What Success Looks Like When Expanding into Asia

The session further explores opportunities and challenges Canadian exporters face in the region, discussing what attracted them to the Indo-Pacific, the challenges they faced, and their strategies to overcome these challenges. 

Publicatons

Publications

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Summary Report

CIAC2023 CEO Sessions

On February 22, 2023, APF Canada and Universities Canada held four CEO roundtables on the themes of environment, investment, technology, and trade. These roundtables explored regional collaboration opportunities through informal, in-depth discussions among senior leaders from the corporate, government, and academic sectors.

 

This summary report identifies points raised during the discussion by individual participants or groups of participants. The discussion points included in this report, along with the pre-discussion questions raised by the participants in advance of the CEO sessions, present a variety of views of Canada-Asia engagement and are meant to stimulate further discussion.

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