EVENT DATE: OCTOBER 10-11, 2025
LOCATION: THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY, KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
The Canada and Asia Pacific Policy Project (CAPPP) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is proud to host an international conference on Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Threats in the Indo-Pacific region. We are also honoured to announce that Hon. Harjit Sajjan (Former Minister of National Defence, Government of Canada) and Dr. Paul Evans (Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia) will deliver keynote addresses.
The two-day event will bring together leading scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and students to explore pressing issues of:
- Climate Change,
- Human Security,
- Transnational Crimes,
- Disaster Governance,
- Energy Security,
- Cybersecurity and
- Humanitarian Assistance.
The conference will feature a diverse range of panels and workshops focusing on innovative solutions to emerging security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. It will also provide a platform for fostering collaboration between academia, government, defense, and civil society while mentoring the next generation of experts.
A complete list of distinguished participants and speakers will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates, speaker profiles, and session highlights on the CAPPP website.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
