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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to announce the inaugural Canada-in-Asia Conference 2023, being held in Singapore on February 21-23, 2023.
A signature event for Canada-connected individuals, businesses, and institutions across Asia, the Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC2023) will gather Asia-based alumni of Canadian universities, local Canadian business organisations, and key leaders from businesses, governments and universities in Canada and across Asia to catalyze a new phase of Canada-Asia engagement.
Over two days at the Fairmont Singapore’s Raffles City Convention Centre, the conference program combines keynote and inter‑disciplinary plenary sessions, high-level thematic panel discussions, strategic networking opportunities, and an evening gala. Featured speakers at CIAC2023 include federal and provincial ministers, heads of major corporations and organizations, Canadian Nobel Laureate Dr. Donna Strickland, global strategy advisor and bestselling author Parag Khanna, and the renowned international architect Moshe Safdie.
“This event is a unique opportunity for us to build and strengthen individual and institutional linkages across Canada and Asia, and work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing our world,” said Jeff Nankivell, President and CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. “Singapore sits at the centre of dynamic Asia, and we look forward to expanding and deepening networks of Canada-connected individuals, firms, and institutions in the region through high-level discussions among leaders in a variety of sectors from across Asia and Canada.”
“Canada’s universities are global leaders in developing the talent and leading research that demonstrate Canada’s unique capabilities and contributions,” said Paul Davidson, President, Universities Canada. “Our alumni in Asia act as ambassadors for that work, and for Canada. Engaging these individuals and building strong people-to-people connections across borders will deepen Canada-Asia relations in business, governments, academia, and civil society.”
Accredited members of the media are invited to register to attend the inaugural Canada-in-Asia Conference as space allows. Please contact our media representative below for further information and registration.
The Canada-in-Asia Conference is presented with the assistance of the Government of Canada. APF Canada and Universities Canada are grateful for this support. We would also like to thank our Major Partners, Sun Life, Invest in Canada, Export Development Canada, and Royal Bank of Canada; our Supporting Partners, Gouvernement du Québec & Investissement Québec; and our Associate Partners, BMO, Bombardier, CIBC, Government of Saskatchewan, Invest Alberta, McMillan LLP, Fasken, Gowling WLG, McCarthy Tétrault; and our Official Airline Partner, Air Canada.