Harvard AI Dialogue: Canada–Asia Collaboration
Harvard AI Strategic Dialogue
Canada–Asia Collaboration in the Next Phase of AI
March 28 | 4:30–5:30 PM | Harvard University | In-Person
An invitation-based dialogue convening AI leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers globally to explore emerging opportunities for collaboration between Canada and Asia in artificial intelligence.
As AI systems increasingly shape economic competitiveness, scientific discovery, and global governance, cross-regional collaboration is becoming essential. Canada and Asia represent two of the most dynamic AI ecosystems globally — spanning frontier research, public policy innovation, and rapidly scaling technology companies.
This dialogue aims to exchange perspectives on:
• The evolving landscape of global AI governance
• Cross-border research and innovation collaboration
• AI investment and ecosystem development
• Long-term cooperation between institutions in North America and Asia
Convened by
Xi Liu
Chair
Harvard Kennedy School China Alumni Association
Board Member
Harvard Beijing Alumni Association
Stanley Diao
Global Founding Circle Member
Canada–Asia AI Collaboration Platform Initiative
Head of International Ecosystem
Draper Dragon Accelerator
Member, Innovation Committee
Harvard Kennedy School China Alumni Association
Featured Participants
Michael Paramathasan
Global Founding Circle Member
Canada–Asia AI Collaboration Platform Initiative
Former Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs to Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
Architect of Canada’s National AI Strategy
CEO & Founder
The Indo-Pacific Group
Senior Fellow
North American Economic Security and Diplomacy
University of California, Berkeley
Michael has advised senior policymakers across Canada, the United States, and multilateral institutions, focusing on technology strategy, AI policy, and geopolitical technology competition.
Professor Hugh H.T. Liu
Global Founding Circle Member
Canada–Asia AI Collaboration Platform Initiative
Fellow
Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)
Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC)
Co-Founder
A world-leading AI unmanned aerial vehicle startup
Professor
University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS)
Director
Centre for Aerial Robotics Research and Education (CARRE)
Professor Liu is a leading researcher in intelligent autonomous systems and aerial robotics, with work spanning academia, advanced engineering research, and industry innovation.
Host：Harvard Kennedy School Chinese Alumni Association
Connects alumni, scholars, and partners to advance dialogue and collaboration across policy, academia, and industry. Focuses on AI and international innovation. Supports global networks and initiatives linking North America and Asia.
Co-Host: Harvard Kennedy School China Conference 2026
The China Conference is the annual event organized by the Greater China Society at Harvard Kennedy School, exploring China’s rise and its global implications, with an emphasis on constructive dialogue between senior policymakers from the U.S. and China. Over the past five years, it has hosted 80+ speakers, 800+ in-person participants, and 10,000+ live-stream viewers. This year’s theme, Envisioning Future Development, brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss international relations, trade innovation, and technological prospects, aiming to collaboratively shape a blueprint for the future.
Partner: Canada–Asia AI Collaboration Platform Initiative
The Canada–Asia AI Collaboration Platform Initiative is currently being developed through a small group of global leaders across AI leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
Initial dialogues are being convened in select global hubs — beginning with Harvard — to explore long-term collaboration and build a trusted network connecting AI ecosystems in North America and Asia.
Further activities and collaborations are expected to emerge over the coming months.