RDV ED x IIDE - Panel Discussions and Networking Reception
Executive Education HECMontréal and the International Institute of Economic Diplomacy (IIED) are joining forces and pooling their expertise for a third time to host a strategic conversation about a very timely topic.
Don’t miss this free event in the heart of downtown Montreal, which will bring together a group of thought-provoking speakers, top executives and an unbeatable business network.
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Asia: An Undisputable Driver of the Global Economy
As worldwide trade is torn between protectionist backlash and emerging alliances, the Indo-Pacific is rewriting the rules of the game. Against this backdrop, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) — a free trade agreement between Canada and 10 countries in the Indo-Pacific — is serving both as a strategic tool for Canadian-based businesses and as a test of our resilience. Now a key area for economic growth, the Indo-Pacific boasts diversification and expansion opportunities galore.
But behind the promise of tapping into new markets are several complex challenges, among them the strains of competition, the pressures on social, environmental and industry norms, and the tensions of geopolitical rivalries.
Realistically, can Canada secure its spot in the Indo-Pacific without compromising its values or putting its key industries at risk? What are some of the potential complications of becoming more dependent on Asian markets? How can the uncertainties of today be turned into the opportunities of tomorrow?
This edition of Rendez-vous ED x IIDE will be a strategic and candid look at Indo-Pacific trade dynamics, enabling you to make informed decisions moving forward and build better partnerships in this area of the world.
Our experts:
- Jean-Pierre Ferrandez, President and Founder, Indyeva
- Nicolas Hien, Chief Information Officer, Dollarama
- Marc Leclair, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Johns Packaging
- Marie-Eve Jean, Vice-President, Exports, Investissement Québec International - moderator
- Mélanie Raymond, Acting Chief Economist and Director General of International Economic Relations, Global Affairs Canada
- Ari Van Assche, Professor, Department of International Business, and Co-Director, IIED, HEC Montréal
An event for anyone who wants to shape, rather than be shaped by, the future.
By invitation only. Non-transferable. Reserve now: places are limited and filling fast!
Be there for this high-level discussion between experts, decision-makers and economic leaders, who will analyze the ongoing changes in trans-Pacific relations and speculate how the situation will impact Canada’s position on the world stage.
This will be a stellar opportunity to:
- Explore the ins and outs of the CPTPP and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, given growing rivalries in Asia
- Assess the risks and opportunities of leaning into the Indo-Pacific region
- Identify concrete solutions for adapting trade strategies in line with a fundamentally different economic order.
4 p.m.: Arrival
4:30 p.m.: Opening remarks
- Ari Van Assche, Professor, Department of International Business, and Co-Director, IIED, HEC Montréal
4:35 p.m.: State of Trans-Pacific Trade: How Is Canada Faring?
- Mélanie Raymond, Acting Chief Economist and Director General of International Economic Relations, Global Affairs Canada
5:45 p.m.: Can Asia Provide Strategic Leverage to Our Companies?
- Jean-Pierre Ferrandez, President and Founder, Indyeva
- Nicolas Hien, Chief Information Officer, Dollarama
- Marc Leclair, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Johns Packaging
- Marie-Eve Jean, Vice-President, Exports, Investissement Québec International - moderator
5:45 p.m.: Strategic conclusion
6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.: Networking cocktail reception (drinks and hors d’œuvres served)
Moderator:
BAA (International Management and Operations and Production Management)
Vice-President, Exports, Investissement Québec International
Experts:
President and Founder, Indyeva
Acting Chief Economist and Director General of International Economic Relations, Global Affairs Canada
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Program
Instructors
Asia: An Undisputable Driver of the Global Economy
As worldwide trade is torn between protectionist backlash and emerging alliances, the Indo-Pacific is rewriting the rules of the game. Against this backdrop, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) — a free trade agreement between Canada and 10 countries in the Indo-Pacific — is serving both as a strategic tool for Canadian-based businesses and as a test of our resilience. Now a key area for economic growth, the Indo-Pacific boasts diversification and expansion opportunities galore.
But behind the promise of tapping into new markets are several complex challenges, among them the strains of competition, the pressures on social, environmental and industry norms, and the tensions of geopolitical rivalries.
Realistically, can Canada secure its spot in the Indo-Pacific without compromising its values or putting its key industries at risk? What are some of the potential complications of becoming more dependent on Asian markets? How can the uncertainties of today be turned into the opportunities of tomorrow?
This edition of Rendez-vous ED x IIDE will be a strategic and candid look at Indo-Pacific trade dynamics, enabling you to make informed decisions moving forward and build better partnerships in this area of the world.
Our experts:
- Jean-Pierre Ferrandez, President and Founder, Indyeva
- Nicolas Hien, Chief Information Officer, Dollarama
- Marc Leclair, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Johns Packaging
- Marie-Eve Jean, Vice-President, Exports, Investissement Québec International - moderator
- Mélanie Raymond, Acting Chief Economist and Director General of International Economic Relations, Global Affairs Canada
- Ari Van Assche, Professor, Department of International Business, and Co-Director, IIED, HEC Montréal
An event for anyone who wants to shape, rather than be shaped by, the future.
By invitation only. Non-transferable. Reserve now: places are limited and filling fast!
Be there for this high-level discussion between experts, decision-makers and economic leaders, who will analyze the ongoing changes in trans-Pacific relations and speculate how the situation will impact Canada’s position on the world stage.
This will be a stellar opportunity to:
- Explore the ins and outs of the CPTPP and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, given growing rivalries in Asia
- Assess the risks and opportunities of leaning into the Indo-Pacific region
- Identify concrete solutions for adapting trade strategies in line with a fundamentally different economic order.
4 p.m.: Arrival
4:30 p.m.: Opening remarks
- Ari Van Assche, Professor, Department of International Business, and Co-Director, IIED, HEC Montréal
4:35 p.m.: State of Trans-Pacific Trade: How Is Canada Faring?
- Mélanie Raymond, Acting Chief Economist and Director General of International Economic Relations, Global Affairs Canada
5:45 p.m.: Can Asia Provide Strategic Leverage to Our Companies?
- Jean-Pierre Ferrandez, President and Founder, Indyeva
- Nicolas Hien, Chief Information Officer, Dollarama
- Marc Leclair, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Johns Packaging
- Marie-Eve Jean, Vice-President, Exports, Investissement Québec International - moderator
5:45 p.m.: Strategic conclusion
6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.: Networking cocktail reception (drinks and hors d’œuvres served)
Moderator:
BAA (International Management and Operations and Production Management)
Vice-President, Exports, Investissement Québec International
Experts:
President and Founder, Indyeva
Acting Chief Economist and Director General of International Economic Relations, Global Affairs Canada