• David Lam Centre for International Communication
• SFU Continuing Studies: Interpretation and Translation Programs (in Mandarin Chinese/English, Japanese/English)
• SFU Department of Humanities
• SFU India Advisory Council
• SFU School for International Studies
• SFU World Literature Program

• Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• Association for Asian Studies (USA)
• East-West Center (University of Hawaii)
• The National Bureau of Asian Research

• Asian Canadian
• Asian Canadian Wikipedia
• BC Export Key Markets in Asia
• BC India Business Network
• Canada-India Business Council
• Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC
• Chinese Canadian National Council – Toronto Chapter
• Export Development Canada
• Historica Asia/Canada
• Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
• Japanese Canadian National Museum
• Japanese Canadian History Net
• Japan Studies Association of Canada
• Korea Canada Business Council
• Multicultural Canada
• National Association of Japanese Canadians
• Philippines Canada Trade Council
• Ricepaper Magazine
• Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre
• Vancouver Asian Heritage Month

In collaboration with HQ Vancouver, we hosted a HQ Conversation Series in 2015-16 with a focus on different types of high impact activities that in combination make Vancouver an attractive location for global business, and in particular one that serves as the North American gateway to the Asia Pacific.

HQ Vancouver and SFU Beedie School of Business’ Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies share a common purpose – to ensure that Vancouver is positioned as both a global centre for high impact investment and the gateway for Asian Pacific trade and business. The goal of HQ Vancouver is to attract companies from Asia and around the world to locate their regional head offices in the Province.

Together, we hosted a HQ Conversation Series in 2015-16 with a focus on different types of high impact activities that in combination make Vancouver an attractive location for global business, and in particular one that serves as the North American gateway to the Asia Pacific.

The launch of the Conversation Series focused on trends in international HQ movement and opportunities for British Columbia to capture the expansion of Asian companies into the Americas. We also learned firsthand about the European HQ Initiative and the lessons learned from attracting European HQ’s into the UK.

Part 1: Introduction to HQ Vancouver
Part 2: Colm Reilly, PA Management Group (UK)
Part 3: David Slater, London & Partners
Part 4: Panel Discussion

Mr. Yuen Pau Woo, President of HQ Vancouver provided an overview of the strong corporate services sector in British Columbia which is evolving to meet this increased demand; and, Dr. Miklós Dietz of McKinsey & Company, the newest entrant into Vancouver’s business services sector provided insight on their recent decision to establish an office here.

Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Shannon Baskerville, Province of British Columbia
Part 3: Miklos Dietz, McKinsey & Company
Part 4: Panel Discussion

Article on Beedie Newsroom

B.C. is home to globally recognized and innovative brands in premium and performance apparel. What makes the exponential success of companies with PPA headquarters in B.C. possible? What can we do to support continued growth of HQ functions in this sector locally?

Marcus Ewert-Johns, Vice President of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (BC) will provide an overview of this highly successful cluster of the world-leading PPA companies headquartered in British Columbia. Following this, we will hear presentations from Susan Gelinas, Vice President Health, Wealth & Mobility, lululemon athletica, and John Hoerauf, Vice President Global Commercial, Arc’teryx, who will share their experiences of growing state-of-the-art brands and the elements of the B.C. business ecosystem that support their continued success.

Part 1: Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Part 2: lululemon athletica
Part 3: Arc’teryx
Part 4: Panel Discussion

Photos on Flickr
Article on Beedie Newsroom

B.C. is attracting the attention of global ICT firms and high profile companies have recently arrived in Vancouver. At the same time, homegrown companies are choosing to deepen their roots and grow right here. What are the factors underpinning these companies’ decisions to build their presence in Vancouver? What are the possibilities of advancing this vibrant ICT cluster? What can we do to support continued growth of HQ opportunities in this sector locally?

Speakers:
Greg Caws, President & CEO, BC Innovation Council (BCIC)
Edoardo De Martin, Director, Microsoft Canada Center of Excellence
Kirsten Sutton, VP and Managing Director, SAP Labs Canada
Laurie Schultz, President and CEO, ACL

Part 1: Presentations
Part 2: Panel Discussion

Article on Beedie Newsroom

B.C. is home to one of the top video game clusters in the world. Local and international gaming companies have found a fertile ground for growth and innovation in our province. What are the factors underpinning these companies’ decisions to build their presence in Vancouver? Join us for a casual evening of discovery to find out why gaming companies are launching their global products from BC. The evening will feature a panel of gaming gurus and offer a sampling of local food.

Speakers:
Justin Dowdeswell, General Manager, Relic Entertainment
Josh Nilson, CEO & Co-Founder, East Side Games
Jon Lutz, VP, Financial Planning & Strategy, Electronic Arts

Part 1: Presentations
Part 2: Panel Discussion