Spotlight 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… Environment and Nature Learning Week 2025 7 to 8 October 2025 Philippines The Asia and the Pacific is facing the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change that require integrated solutions. As a flagship activity under the Environment… Gender-Responsive Climate Action Training 2 October 2025 This training responded to ADB's commitments under the Climate Change Action Plan 2023-2030 and Strategy 2030, which prioritize gender equality and climate action. Recognizing the disproportionate… Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) Partnership Forum 2026 24 to 25 February 2026 Thailand The Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) supports countries and communities in the Asia and Pacific region to scale up investments in climate adaptation that explicitly target the nexus… PreviousNext Major Events 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… ASM 2025: Global Uncertainty, Trade, and Private Sector Businesses in Asia and the Pacific12 to 13 November 2025 ADB organized the Launch Seminar of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM) 2025 Edition, which addressed the theme “Global Uncertainty, Trade, and Private Sector Businesses in Asia… 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum: Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital3 to 5 December 2025 ADB hosted the 11th International Education and Skills Forum from 3–5 December 2025 at its headquarters in Manila, themed “Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital.” The forum… Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference 202611 to 13 March 2026 Clean Air Asia, along with co-organizers, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the… Eminent Speakers’ Forum: Safeguarding Asia’s Food and Water Resilience18 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… Recent Events Dialogue Between ADB's Independent Evaluation Department and Civil Society Organizations6 May 2026 On the sidelines of ADB’s Annual Meeting, the Independent Evaluation Department (IED) convened its annual dialogue with civil society organizations, recognizing their role as key partners in… Digital Technology and AI for Climate and Disaster Resilience 6 May 2026 Held under the Civil Society Program, the seminar Digital Technology and AI for Climate and Disaster Resilience explored how community level data, digital platforms, and AI enabled information… Innovative Financing to Scale Up Community-Led Solutions5 May 2026 Held under the Civil Society Program, the event Innovative Financing to Scale Up Community-Led Solutions brought together Civil Society Organizations from across Asia and the Pacific to explore new… From Policy to Practice: Advancing Indigenous Peoples’ Leadership in the Energy Transition5 May 2026 Held under the Civil Society Program, the event From Policy to Practice: Advancing Indigenous Peoples’ Leadership in the Energy Transition presented examples of Indigenous Peoples-led renewable… From Participation to Accountability: Engaging Women and Youth in Good Governance5 May 2026 Held under the Civil Society Program, the event From Participation to Accountability: Engaging Women and Youth in Good Governance explored how open data and open governance can strengthen…