The Aspire to Lead Summit is Canada’s national forum dedicated to advancing Chinese Canadian leadership and civic engagement. With three powerful themes of “Chinese Canadian Leadership, Belonging, and the Future We Shape,” the 2026 Summit is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a movement that is focused on strengthening representation, building belonging, and shaping the future of an equitable Canada.

Hosted with the generous support of the University of Waterloo, the summit program is presented over 3 high impact days:

• May 15 — Chinese Canadian Leadership: Keynotes, panels and table discussions on the current state and future of Chinese Canadian leadership
• May 16 — Belonging: Exploring identity, truth and reconciliation, civic action, and what belonging looks like for Chinese Canadians today
• May 17 — The Future We Shape: Strengths in Canada’s global economy, pathways to leadership, and commitments to action

Join hundreds of established and emerging leaders from across government, business, academia, nonprofit, community and entrepreneurship to foster cross sector collaboration, elevate Chinese Canadian voices in decision making spaces, and translate dialogue into tangible pathways for public participation, governance, and institutional leadership.

Aspire to Lead is more than a conference. It is a catalyst for national leadership advancement and a cornerstone initiative in strengthening representation, belonging, and civic participation for Chinese Canadians across the country.  

NAAAP Members are eligible for a limited 10% discount promo code to register. Contact; member.services@naaaptoronto.org