Overview
As Canada and ASEAN countries continue to strengthen their relationship across education, trade, innovation, and people-to-people connections, higher education institutions have an increasingly important role to play in advancing mutual priorities and long-term cooperation. The Canada-ASEAN Academic Partnerships Forum, hosted by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), reflects this growing engagement by creating opportunities for dialogue, partnership development, and knowledge exchange between stakeholders across Canada and Southeast Asia.
Held on the margins of APAIE 2027, the Forum will examine emerging trends, priorities, and opportunities shaping Canada-ASEAN engagement in higher education. Through a combination of presentations, discussions, and structured business-to-business (B2B) meetings, participants will connect with partners, identify new areas for collaboration, and strengthen existing relationships.
Key Discussion Themes
The Forum will explore the opportunities and priorities shaping Canada-ASEAN collaboration in higher education. Discussions will focus on strengthening institutional partnerships, advancing student and faculty mobility, expanding transnational education (TNE) initiatives, and furthering research, innovation, and talent development collaboration. Digital transformation, sustainable development, and capacity building will serve as cross-cutting themes throughout the Forum, highlighting their role in fostering resilient and globally connected institutions.
Who Should Attend?
- Presidents, rectors, vice-presidents, and senior institutional leaders
- International education and global engagement professionals
- Faculty members, researchers, and innovation leaders
- Government and diplomatic representatives
- Sector associations, consortia, funding agencies, and higher education organizations
- Partnership development and transnational education professionals
Why This Forum Matters
As the global higher education landscape continues to evolve, institutions are seeking trusted international partners to strengthen research capacity, expand mobility opportunities, foster innovation, and prepare graduates for an increasingly interconnected world. Canada and ASEAN countries bring complementary strengths, perspectives, and priorities that create significant opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration.
The Canada-ASEAN Academic Partnerships Forum provides a platform for leaders and practitioners to move beyond conversation toward practical collaboration. By bringing together decision-makers from across both regions, the Forum will help identify shared priorities, build trusted relationships, and create partnerships that deliver long-term impact for institutions, learners, and communities.
Register Your Interest
More information about the Forum, including registration details and the full program, will be released in the coming months.
To receive updates and be notified when registration opens, we encourage you to register your interest. This will ensure you receive the latest information on speakers, sessions, networking opportunities, and B2B meetings as details become available.