Canada–Viet Nam Forum on Economic Resilience and CPTPP–EU Linkages
July 20 @ 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Networking: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Corner Hai Ba Trung Street & Le Duan Boulevard, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
About the Forum
The Canada–Viet Nam Forum on Economic Resilience and CPTPP–EU Linkages brings together senior policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, academics, legal practitioners, and trade experts to explore how deeper cooperation between the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union can strengthen economic resilience and support a more open, rules-based trading system.
Held immediately prior to the CPTPP Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM 3), the Forum provides a timely platform to examine the evolving global trade landscape, supply chain resilience, digital trade governance, and opportunities for stronger Canada–Viet Nam and Indo-Pacific economic partnerships.
The programme features keynote addresses, fireside conversations, expert panel discussions, and an evening networking reception.
Event Details
Date: Monday, 20 July 2026
Time
- 12:15 PM – Registration Open
- 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Forum
- 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Networking Reception
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Corner Hai Ba Trung Street & Le Duan Boulevard, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Co-Organized by
- Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada)
- Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam
- Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam (DAV)
- Embassy of Canada to Viet Nam
SUPPORTED BY
- The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
- The British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
- The Australia Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
- The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam
Forum Themes
The Forum will examine:
- The future of global trade amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
- Viet Nam’s 2026 CPTPP Chairmanship priorities
- Strategic alignment between CPTPP and EU trade architectures
- Digital trade governance and regulatory interoperability
- Supply chain resilience and economic security
- Investment, services, and business opportunities under the CPTPP
- Strengthening Canada–Viet Nam economic cooperation
Featured Speakers
The Forum will welcome distinguished speakers from government, academia and industry, including:
- Mary-Catherine Spiers, Director General, Trade Negotiations Bureau (CPTPP), Global Affairs Canada
- Barrett Bingley, Asia Regional Director, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada)
- Ambassador Jim Nickel, Ambassador of Canada to Viet Nam
- Elvire Fabry, Director, Trade and Economic Security Programme, Institut Jacques Delors
- Dan Ciuriak, Distinguished Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada)
- Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation
- Darren Smith, CPTPP Deputy Senior Official, Global Affairs Canada
- Trevor Kennedy, Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Business Council of Canada
Additional speakers to be announced.
Who Should Attend?
This Forum is designed for:
- Government officials and policymakers
- Diplomats and representatives of CPTPP economies
- EU representatives and trade officials
- Business executives and investors
- Chambers of commerce and business associations
- Legal practitioners
- Academic researchers
- Think tanks and policy institutes
- International organizations
Registration
Due to limited capacity, registration is required and subject to confirmation.
Please register by Friday, 17 July 2026.