Spotlight Eminent Speakers’ Forum: Safeguarding Asia’s Food and Water Resilience 18 March 2026 Dasho Tshering Tobgay is Bhutan’s seventh Prime Minister and a prominent voice on sustainable development, climate leadership, and holistic wellbeing. A former civil servant and accomplished public… Leveraging Regional Cooperation and Integration Amid Global Uncertainties 12 March 2026 The Asian Economic Integration Report 2026: Leveraging Regional Cooperation and Integration to Navigate Global Uncertainties examines recent progress in regional cooperation and integration by… Decarbonizing ASEAN’s Hard-to-Abate Sectors: Finance, Tech and Policy 12 February 2026 As Southeast Asia accelerates efforts toward net‑zero goals, financing credible and inclusive transition pathways has become increasingly urgent. This webinar presented findings from a new study… 2025 Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation 13 to 15 October 2025 The Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation (SPDI) is a flagship initiative of the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD) that brings together… International Conference on Inclusive Energy Transition in Southeast Asia and Beyond 10 to 12 February 2026 Indonesia The global energy transition presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring approaches that prioritize equity, climate justice, and social inclusion. Just energy transitions—from fossil-fuel-… Piloting Innovation for Pasig River Cleanup: Insights from the 6-month Clearbot Pilot Study in the Philippines 28 January 2026 On 28 January 2026, ADB convened government agencies, local governments, development partners, and the private sector at ADB Headquarters to share insights from the 6-month ClearBot pilot—an AI-… Blue Skies Jakarta: Dissemination Webinar on Meta Study Insights and Financing Pathways 26 February 2026 Air quality in the Greater Jakarta area remains a significant public health and environmental challenge, with particulate matter (PM) 2.5 levels consistently exceeding national and WHO standards.… Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Financing 10 December 2025 As part of the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day campaign, ADB organized the webinar, partnering with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), openIMIS, and Amref… 2025 International Procurement Workshop 26 to 27 November 2025 The International Procurement Workshop, jointly organized by ADB and the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS), was held on 26-27 November 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The workshop… PreviousNext Major Events Waves of Change: Harnessing Technology to Power the Sustainable Blue Economy Workshop25 to 28 May 2026Busan, Republic of Korea Technology is a critical enabler of a sustainable blue economy, helping ocean-based industries grow while reducing pressure on marine ecosystems, providing greater… Southeast Asia: Emerging Macrofiscal and Governance Challenges and Opportunities20 to 23 April 2026 The Workshop on Emerging Macrofiscal and Governance Challenges and Opportunities, organized by the Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SD3-PSMG), was held on 20–23 April at ADB… ADB-World Bank Trade Forum 2026 12 to 14 May 2026 The Trade Forum—co-organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group, with support from IMD Business School, and the Institute for Macroeconomic and International Policies (i-… Forum on Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Health Equity25 to 26 March 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare from improving disease diagnosis and clinical decision-making to strengthening public health systems. But an important… ADB Competition Policy Initiative Robust competition policies are essential for fostering economic development. They promote healthy markets, enhance consumer protection, and stimulate innovation and investment. However, crafting… Recent Events Nature-Based Solutions for Ports and Coastal Conservation16 July 2026 Nature-based solutions are increasingly helping ports and coastal infrastructure strengthen resilience, improve environmental outcomes, and support more sustainable operations. Through practical… Doing Business with ADB in 2026: Procurement Updates, Opportunities, and Best Practices9 July 2026 At the beginning of 2026, ADB implemented important procurement reforms, replacing the traditional lowest evaluated bid strategy with a more holistic system assessment focused on quality,… ADB-NHIS Technology Solutions to Noncommunicable Disease (NCDs) and Mental Health Workshop6 to 10 July 2026 The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly transitioning into an aging demographic. Consequently, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health issues have emerged as critical challenges threatening… ADB Business Opportunities Fair 2026: Information Session for U.S. Companies30 June 2026 The Asian Development Bank’s North American Representative Office (NARO) hosted a 60-minute virtual webinar on Tuesday, June 30th, 9:00–10:00 a.m. (ET) designed for U.S. companies and individual… Asian Development Policy Report 2026: Global Value Chains and Inclusive Development25 June 2026 Over the past decades, global value chains (GVCs) have driven growth, job creation, and poverty reduction in developing Asia and the Pacific by accelerating industrialization and connecting…