Sponsored by the Canadian government and the Financial Times, this event brings policymakers and business leaders to six U.S. cities to educate investors on opportunities in Canada. Contact: Chrissy Sexton, chrissy.sexton@ft.com, 212.641.6369, ftconferences.com/focusoncanada

The independent film festival kicks off its 2012 gathering with drinks with the festival's filmmakers, reserved seating at the premiere of the Day One film and a dinner with Sundance Institute artists. Through January 29. Contact: Sarah West, sarah_west@sundance.org, 435.776.7815, sundance.org

This celebration welcomes guests with a red carpet followed by cocktails and VIP tickets for the concert. The night will end after dinner and dancing with the opera singers. Contact: Christina Sheridan, info@pbopera.org, 561.833.7888, pbopera.org

Economists, ratings agents and fund and debt managers discuss the world's sovereign debt crisis. Contact: Amanda Dugan, adugan@bloomberg.net, 212.647.6530, bloomberglink.com/sovereign

Execs fom the Central Bank of Colombia, ING and Skandia discuss international and Colombian alternative investments. Contact: Charles Fathers, info@latinmarkets.org, 212.696.0800, latinmarkets.org

Dine on food from celebrity chefs and attend a wine auction benefiting children's charities. Through January 29. Contact: Barrett Farmer, barrett@napleswinefestival..com, 239.514.2239, napleswinefestival.com

The National Family Office Forum features 30+ speakers from single and multi family offices, as well as consultants, providing insight and strategies for handling the most relevant investment, management and governance issues for both short-term success and long-term viability. Save $100 on a conference registration when using Promo Code BSQ925. Contact: Jim Jatcko, marketing@worldrg.com, 646-723-8044 or www.worldrg.com/familyoffice

This event for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries focuses on emerging models and innovations. Contact: 44.20.7576.8118, economistconferences.co.uk