Where Canada and Asia Meet: Ideas, Investment, Impact
VANCOUVER, CANADA – February 3, 2026 – The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is excited to host the fourth annual Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore from February 10-11, 2026.
With over 500 participants already registered, the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2026 (CIAC2026) will bring together Asia- and Canada-based companies, institutions and governments, including senior business leaders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and innovators, to exchange perspectives, knowledge, and ideas, with the goal of facilitating collaborative partnerships and increasing bilateral trade and investment in today’s fast-changing global landscape.
CIAC2026, taking place at the Raffles City Convention Centre, will focus on three shared priorities – food security, energy security, and infrastructure– and explore the cross-cutting themes of geopolitics, investment, and technology, where global challenges and emerging opportunities will be viewed through a collaborative Canada–Asia lens.
The CIAC2026 Gala Dinner on February 10 will feature a keynote address by Jonathan Cheng, China Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal.
“We are excited to return to Singapore next week to host this one-of-a-kind event for Canadian businesses, governments, and institutions and their peers from across the Indo-Pacific,” said Jeff Nankivell, President and CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. “With the extraordinary turbulence and uncertainty in today’s global economy, we find ourselves in a moment defined by a shared imperative to find new partners and build new relationships that will strengthen our resilience and autonomy. CIAC is tailor-made for this dynamic, providing a platform for leaders from across Canada and Asia to drive collaboration, forge new partnerships, and shape the future of Canada-Asia engagement.”
Accredited members of the media are invited to attend the Canada-in-Asia Conferences 2026 and/or Gala Dinner as space allows. Please contact our media representative below for further information and complimentary registration.
Key Links:
Conference Website: www.canada-in-asia.ca
APF Canada: www.asiapacific.ca
Contact:
Michael Roberts
Communications Director | Directeur des communications
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | Fondation Asie Pacifique du Canada
About the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada:
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is an independent not-for-profit public-purpose institution focused on Canada’s relations with Asia. APF Canada is dedicated to strengthening ties between Canada and Asia through its research, education, and convening activities. For over four decades, our research and programming have provided high-quality, relevant, and timely information, insights, and perspectives on Canada-Asia relations for Canadians and stakeholders across the Asia Pacific.
