ASEAN-Canada AI Connect: Building AI cooperation in Southeast Asia

A joint initiative between the GeoTech Center at the Atlantic Council and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) that encourages the dissemination of responsible AI governance across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

ASEAN-Canada AI Connect (ACAC) is a two-year capacity-building program implemented by the Atlantic Council, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The program engages a cohort of Southeast Asian senior government officials and promotes interoperability in the development, implementation and governance of AI, while elevating ASEAN voices in global AI governance forums. Through regional workshops, webinar series, AI office hours, external delegations, and finally, an ASEAN-Canada bridge fellowship, the program will position ASEAN participants to develop a coordinated, influential voice in global AI forums and build capacity within the region.

Featured videos

Webinar 1 explores ASEAN’s role in AI governance, bringing together senior government officials to identify regional priorities and gaps in visibility. Participants shared their insights on overlooked topics around AI including the contextualization of AI models, leveraging AI for small and medium enterprises, and adapting technology to suit labor force needs.

office hours series

Featured videos coming soon.

Related resources

Learn more from the resources referenced in ASEAN-Canada AI Connect Webinars:

OECD AI Principles: https://oecd.ai/en/ai-principles

Experts

Staff

Trisha Ray

Associate Director and Resident Fellow

GeoTech Center

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

Staff

Olivia Torres

Project Assistant

Artificial Intelligence Latin America