25th Anniversary Forum: Reimagining Engagement with China

To mark its 25th anniversary, the Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP) at York University is convening a timely forum focused on reimagining Canada’s engagement with China amid evolving global dynamics.

The forum will bring together leaders from academia, business, education, and policy to reflect on the evolution of Canada–China relations and to explore future pathways for collaboration. Discussions will consider emerging challenges, opportunities, and new models of engagement in a rapidly changing international environment.

For more than two decades, ABMP has played a vital role in fostering dialogue, research, and engagement between Canada and Asia, with a particular focus on China. This anniversary event celebrates the program’s legacy while looking ahead to constructive and sustainable approaches for future cooperation.

Featured Speakers

Douglas Proctor
Assistant Vice-President, Global Engagement & Partnerships, York University

Wang Rui
Distinguished Scientist and Academic Leader; Former Dean, Faculty of Science, York University

Julia G. Bentley
Former Ambassador; Distinguished Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada;
Research Associate, York Centre for Asian Research

Bijan Ahmadi
Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Canada China Business Council

Moderator

Lorna Wright
Associate Professor Emerita, Schulich School of Business, York University