Exclusive Discount for Canada-China Brief Subscribers: Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum 2024

IPD is delighted to announce the 4th annual Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF 2024), to be hosted on December 10, 2024 in downtown Ottawa. IPSF is the largest conference in Canada on the country’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.

IPSF is the largest conference in Canada on the country’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. With support from LNG Canada as the Forum’s Presenting Sponsor, and in partnership with the Institute of Asian Research at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, IPSF 2024 will convene a diverse in-person audience of over 200 federal and provincial officials, diplomats, business leaders, and researchers to exchange ideas, insights and critical thinking on Canada’s foreign policy and trade strategy toward the Indo-Pacific.

Exclusive discount code for Canada-China Brief subscribers: To receive 20% discount on regular admission fee, enter the following promo code during your registration process on Eventbrite: ccbrief-ipsf24

Register now as early bird pricing ends on November 25.

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*We have a limited number of complimentary tickets available exclusively for Canadian federal and provincial public service members. To request a ticket, please email us from your official work email, including your name, title, and affiliation at info@peacediplomacy.org.'

This year’s forum comes at a critical juncture, with the re-election of Donald Trump promising rockier U.S.-China relations, the reignition of trade wars between Beijing and Western economies, the unravelling of the rules-based international order in Asia, and supply chain shifts amind new energy market transformations. The imminent completion of LNG Canada’s export facility represents a significant milestone in Canadian energy, enhancing our ability to meet the growing demand for cleaner energy solutions in Asian markets.

IPSF 2024 will gather stakeholders from Canada and across the Indo-Pacific to discuss evolving economic, trade, and geopolitical issues, with a special focus on the role of Canadian energy exports in supporting sustainable development across the region. IPSF 2024 aims to boost enthusiastic participation, facilitate pivotal discussions about Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific, and pave the way for informed action. The forum will feature over 30 speakers, including diplomats, academics, policy experts, and business leaders.

This one-day conference will feature expert panels, roundtables, and networking sessions, fostering dialogue on regional dynamics and opportunities for collaboration. IPSF 2024 aspires to encourage Canadian engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, and propel collective action towards a more sustainable and prosperous region.

Learn more about the conference program and featured experts below:

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Featuring

Dimitar D. Gueorguiev

Associate Professor and Director of Chinese Studies, Syracuse University; China Fellow, Wilson Center; Public Intellectual, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations

Jeffrey Reeves

Senior Washington Fellow, Institute for Peace & Diplomacy; Assistant Professor, Naval Postgraduate School, U.S. Naval War College

Juliet Lu

Assistant Professor, School for Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia

Graham Shantz

President, Canada China Business Council; Former Director General, North Pacific, Global Affairs Canada

Hugh Stephens

Advisor, Institute for Peace & Diplomacy; Former Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Communications, Global Affairs Canada

Jeremy Paltiel

Senior Fellow, Institute for Peace & Diplomacy; Professor Emeritus, Carleton University

— And more.

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