CIAC Conversations: A Conversation with Sue Paish, CEO of DIGITAL
Thu Feb 05 2026
In our latest episode of CIAC Conversations, Sue Paish, CEO of DIGITAL (formerly Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster),joins APF Canada’s Communications Director, Mike Roberts, to discuss tech innovation ahead of this year’s annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC2026) in Singapore, February 10-11.
The conversation dives into the role of DIGITAL in fostering innovation and technology development in Canada, the importance of talent development in the tech sector, and the geopolitical challenges and opportunities currently underpinning Canada-Asia relations amid global economic uncertainty. Sue highlights the technological innovative coming from Southeast Asia and emphasizes the importance of participating in events like CIAC2026 to build partnerships that span the transpacific. The discussion also touches on the future of AI and its implications for Canada as a leader in technology security and governance.
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In our latest episode of CIAC Conversations, Sue Paish, CEO of DIGITAL (formerly Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster),joins APF Canada’s Communications Director, Mike Roberts, to discuss tech innovation ahead of this year’s annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC2026) in Singapore, February 10-11. The conversation dives into the role of DIGITAL in fostering innovation and technology development in Canada, the importance of talent development in the tech sector, and the geopolitical challenges and opportunities currently underpinning Canada-Asia relations amid global economic uncertainty. Sue highlights the technological innovative coming from Southeast Asia and emphasizes the importance of participating in events like CIAC2026 to build partnerships that span the transpacific. The discussion also touches on the future of AI and its implications for Canada as a leader in technology security and governance.