Gowling WLG: First Canadian Place
100 King St. W. Suite 1600, Toronto, ON M5X 1G5
The Canada Korea Business Council is pleased to host the Canada Korea Business Forum 2024, an exciting event to bring together Korean and Canadian executives, entrepreneurs and investors for an engaging and interactive discussion on business opportunities.
SPEAKER Hon. Mary Ng Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade & Economic Development of Canada The Honourable Mary Ng was first elected as the Member
SPEAKER Julianne Den Decker Senior Vice President – Candu Energy (AtkinsRéalis company) Julianne is a leader with over 20 years experience in nuclear engineering and
SPEAKER Ted Gruetzner Vice President – Energy, Environment & Resources Global Public Affairs Ted Gruetzner is Vice President of Global’s Energy, Environment and Resources team.
SPEAKER Stephen Appleton Country Manager Canada, Fortescue CKBC Forum 2024 CKBC©Powered by Hitel Design Solutions
SPEAKER Frank Sur Partner of Gowling WLG Frank Sur is a partner of Gowling WLG and is the head of the firm’s Corporate Practice Group
SPEAKER David Timm Global Head of Public Affairs, Northland Power CKBC Forum 2024 CKBC©Powered by Hitel Design Solutions
SPEAKER Junegie Hong, Ph.D., Senior Strategy Advisor, Pomerleau Phone: +1 (514) 708-4536Email: Junegie.hong@pomerleau.ca “Powering the Future: Canada-Korea Battery Value Chain Collaboration” Junegie currently serves as
SPEAKER Balwinderjit Singh Account Executive, Business Development, Asia and East Asia MDS Aero Support Corporation Balwinderjit is a man of motivation, dedication, and results. He
SPEAKER Vasileios Tsianos Director of Corporate Development at Neo Performance Materials An executive with the leading global company producing rare-earth and rare metal materials that
SPEAKER Mike De Notaris Vice President, Corporate Development, Loop Industries Mike De Notaris is Vice President of Corporate Development at Loop Industries where he focuses
MODERATOR Sonny Cho CEO, Canada Korea Business Council Sonny is the President & CEO of the Canada Korea Business Council. Sonny Cho has extensive experience
SPEAKER Nigel Neale Director of Team Canada Trade Missions & FTA Promotion, Global Affairs Canada CKBC Forum 2024 CKBC©Powered by Hitel Design Solutions
SPEAKER Steve Bovair Head of Sales, Isowater Corporation & DeutraMed Inc. Mr. Bovair is the head of the Isowater Corporation and DeutraMed Inc. Sales Teams.
ADVISOR Brian Kim Chairman, Advisory Council, CKBC President of GWP Consulting Co. specializing in export and import of steels, metals, auto-parts and mining equipment. Also
ADVISOR Esther Eun-Jeong (EJ) Sohn Counsel, McMillan LLP, Vancouver Esther Sohn is a Canadian lawyer, specializing in syndicated financing, secured lending, cross-border asset and project
ADVISOR Subrata Bhattacharjee Partner & National Chair, Competition & Foreign Investment Review Group Subrata is national chair of the firm’s Competition and Foreign Investment Review
ADVISOR Rod Elliot Senior Vice President, Innovation and Emerging Industries at Global Public Affairs Rod is Senior Vice President, Innovation and Emerging Industries at Global
2:00 PM – Registration & Networking
2:15 PM – Greetings
– Sonny Cho, CEO, Canada Korea Business Council
Strategies for Trade, JV, M&A & Strategic Investments
Effective ways to find opportunities, meet key players, and close deals.
2:30 – 3:45 PM – Session 1: Energy & Infrastructure
Ted Gruetzner, Vice President, Energy, Environment & Resources, Global Public Affairs
David Timm, Global Head of Public Affairs, Northland Power
Frank Sur, Partner, Gowling WLG: Joint Ventures, Investments & M&A
Stephen Appleton, Country Manager Canada, Fortescue
Julianne Den Decker, Senior Vice President – Candu Energy (AtkinsRéalis)
Steve Bovair, Head of Sales, Isowater Corporation & DeutraMed Inc.
3:55 – 4:00 PM – Sponsors Introduction
4:00 – 5:15 PM – Session 2: Recycling, Battery, Defence, Food & Real Estate
Mike De Notaris, CEO, Loop Industries: “Plastics Recycling Joint Venture with SK”
Vasileios Tsianos, Director of Corporate Development, Neo Performance Materials
Junegie Hong, Senior Strategy Advisor, Pomerleau: “Powering the Future: Canada-Korea Battery Value Chain Collaboration”
Balwinderjit Singh, Account Executive, Asia, MDS Aero. “Selling Complex Products in The Korean Market”
Sonny Cho, CEO, Sonny Cho International Inc.: “Finding Strategic Investments in Consumer, Technology & Real Estate Sectors”
5:15 PM – Keynote Speech & Q&A with Minister Ng
– Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade & Economic Development of Canada
5:35 PM – Closing & Photos
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM – Wine & Cheese Reception
$20/person In-person or Virtual Free for Corporate & Associate Members Free for Team Canada Trade Mission to Korea Delegate
$100/person Free for Corporate & Associate Members
Interac Transfer to
sonny.cho@ckbc.ca
Sonny Cho
sonny.cho@ckbc.ca
Yoonie Kim
yoonieinto@gmail.com
Jae Chong
jae.y.chong@gmail.com
