New Realities, Old Ties — Canada and Europe in an Era of Global Tensions

GCBA Speaker Event
Join the German Canadian Business Association for a thought-provoking GCBA Speaker Event hosted in the stylish setting of Kasian Architecture!
Join for an engaging evening of insights and dialogue with a keynote speaker and panel on the topic “New Realities, Old Ties — Canada and Europe in an Era of Global Tensions.”

Join us for our final event before the summer break — an engaging speaker evening in a stylish setting. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into current and future geopolitical developments.

The event will kick off with a short speech from Alexandra Richards, PHD Candidate Political Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU):

“New Realities, Old Ties: Canada and Europe in an Era of Global Tensions”

followed by a Panel discussion, moderated by Franziska Schwarzmann: International Marketing & Communications Coach

High Profile Panel Participants will be

1. Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President, Research & Strategy,  Asia  Pacific Foundation of Canada
2. Luthfi Dofier, Public Policy and Global Affairs Specialist, Vancouver 
3. Dr. Bernd Althusman , Head Canada of Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation (KAS) 
4. Alexandra Richards, PHD candidate at SFU, Political Science 

What to Expect:

• An informative evening in a stylish venue
• Thought-provoking guest speaker and panel participants on the topic:
  “New Realities, Old Ties: Canada and Europe in an Era of Global Tensions”
• Delicious snacks and beverages
• A valuable chance to connect and engage in discussion

Please watch for your confirmation email — check both your inbox and spam folder. If you don’t receive a confirmation, your booking wasn’t successful, and we kindly ask you to register again. 

Enjoy meaningful conversation, delicious refreshments, and a unique opportunity to connect with fellow members and friends of the German Canadian Business Association.

This will be the final event before the summer break. Don’t miss it!

June’s GCBA Event | GCBA Speaker and Panel Event 2025

🕒 Time: Doors open at 6:15 PM | Presentation begins at 7:00 PM