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APF Canada and the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum (AusCan Forum) have aligned the timing of their events to allow for participation at both CIAC and the AusCan Forum. The AusCan Forum, a by-invitation event, is taking place from February 16-18 in Sydney, Australia.
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. Please contact the event organizers for more information.
If you have an event taking place on the margins of CIAC2025 that you would like to be listed here, reach out to us at ciac@asiapacific.ca.
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Developing a Generation of Jobs in the Nuclear Energy Sector
Wednesday February 19, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Recognized as the most scalable clean energy solution to meet growing electrification and climate transition needs, countries are turning to nuclear power – an energy source where Canada has breadth and depth of globally competitive capability
Decades of CANDU nuclear activity have created a high-value local supply chain and a deep post-secondary bench of more than 12 Canadian post-secondary institutions who develop advanced trades, robotics, science and engineering capabilities and support applied and advanced research.
Join the Canada-ASEAN Business Council’s newly established Nuclear Energy Working Group on February 19 for a Nuclear Energy Capacity Building Symposium. Canadian nuclear business and post-secondary leaders will share insights into developing your nuclear workforce.
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Register here: CABC Nuclear Energy Capacity Building Symposium at Canada-In-Asia Conference 2025 | CABC​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Investment Opportunities into Canada's Agriculture / Agri-food Sector
Thursday, February 20, 3:30pm – 5:00pm; VIP A, Raffles City Convention Centre
Organized by the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) and the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO), this session focuses on exploring Canada’s leadership in the agriculture and agri-food sector, particularly in innovation, sustainability, and high-quality production. Canada offers a unique regulatory landscape with vast agricultural resources, cutting-edge agri-tech solutions, and strong government support, positioning Canada as a prime destination for ASEAN investments in agriculture and agri-food.
This session, part of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025, will emphasize key themes such as plant-based protein, innovative technologies, and the regulatory landscape that facilitates investment opportunities. Participants will gain valuable insights into why Canada stands out as a premier destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Register here: Investment Opportunities into Canada's Agriculture / Agri-food Sector at CIAC 2025 | CABC
Strengthening evidence-informed policymaking in Asia over five decades: Perspectives from IDRC’s research for development investments
Thursday, February 20, 3:15-4:15pm
For over five decades, Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has supported research to improve people’s lives across the world, including Asia. IDRC’s work in Asia has aimed to increase research that can shape development policies, build local research capacity, foster adaptation to climate change, improve food and livestock systems, boost health systems and readiness, advance women’s economic empowerment and gender equality, and create inclusive technological solutions to development issues.
With a strong focus on co-creating knowledge with Southern researchers and in partnership with Canadian institutions, IDRC's projects are catalyzing sustainable, scalable solutions that empower individuals and strengthen institutions. 
This side event will highlight insights from key research initiatives across Asia and demonstrate how this research has informed policy and action to help build a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient Asia over the decades. Representatives from IDRC, leading research institutions, think tanks and development agencies will share insights on their work, including from IDRC-supported research initiatives and its impact on development policymaking.
This panel will also focus on the critical role of IDRC in supporting research for development priorities and opportunities across Asia.
Gowling WLG CIAC Reception
Wednesday. February 19th 7:45pm – offsite
Open to all CIAC attendees. Registration provided via email or email ciac@asiapacific.ca to inquire.
Western Alumni Reception
Wednesday. February 19th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join Karen Bertrand, Vice-President (University Advancement), along with fellow Western alumni and friends for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Singapore. Whether you reside in or are visiting Singapore, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up with the Western community.
The reception will be held in the Enterprise Room in the Fairmont Singapore.
AgCultivate 2025
February 24-25th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
AgCultivate 2025 is a two-day seminar that will bring together stakeholders from the Philippines and Canada to address critical challenges facing the agriculture sector. Through discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities, AgCultivate 2025 aims to foster collaboration between Canadian and Philippine academia, industry, and government. Key objectives include identifying gaps in Philippine agriculture, showcasing Canadian innovations, and exploring avenues for joint research, education, and trade in agricultural technologies and products.
This is organized by UP Los Baños, Embassy of Canada in the Philippines, Canada’s Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-food Office, with participation from members of the Philippines-Canada Network for Sustainability.
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