Series: ADB Business Outreach Activities ADB Business Opportunities Seminar in Honolulu, Hawaii 27 February 2026 United States On 27 February 2026, the Asian Development Bank’s North American Representative Office (ADB NARO) and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii, organized a dynamic Business Opportunities Seminar designed exclusively for US companies ready to expand into fast-growing markets across Asia and the Pacific. This event offered a unique gateway to the ADB’s projects, spanning infrastructure, energy, digital development, and more. Why US companies should work with ADB Access to a multi-billion dollar project pipeline: ADB invests heavily across Asia and the Pacific with an annual average pipeline of $35-$40 billion of lending a year, creating significant opportunities for US firms to participate in fast-growing emerging markets. Transparent, rules-based procurement: ADB’s procurement system is fair, open, and competitive—giving US companies a level playing field and reducing the risks often associated with entering emerging markets. Strategic entry point to Asia and the Pacific: Working with the ADB helps US companies establish credibility, visibility, and relationships in one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Objectives During the event, participants had the opportunity to: learn how to find procurement opportunities through the ADB’s website get a preview of pipeline projects in key sectors and regions meet with ADB technical experts about priorities and upcoming opportunities learn how to successfully bid on ADB contracts meet with successful U.S. firms and consultants that have already won major ADB contracts explore new partnerships through 1-1 matchmaking sessions hear from a US Commercial Representative to the ADB on how to get 'ADB ready' and resources from the U.S. Department of Commerce Program and Learning Materials 27 Feb 2026 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations Why Asia is a Region for Economic Growth and Business Opportunities This gives an overview of ADB, its core business, local character, and products and services. Scott Morris Presentations Overview of ADB’s Operational Priorities and Business Opportunities in the Pacific This gives an overview of ADB’s operational priorities and business opportunities in the Pacific. Emma Veve Presentations Overview of Business Opportunities in Key Sectors in Asia This gives an overview of business opportunities in key sectors in Asia and Southeast Asia Indicative Project Pipeline 2026–2028. Alain Borghijs Presentations Doing Business with ADB and the ADB Procurement System This gives an overview of how to do business with ADB and how we support our Developing Members, and the type of ADB procurement framework. Jeff Taylor Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Marie Charmaine Yuson Clarissa Santos Jhoanna Quimson Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department Read Also Business Opportunities Outreach Website MAIN PAGE: ADB Business Outreach Activities ADB Business Center ADB Business Center LinkedIn ADB Event Webpage Topics ADB Administration and Governance Finance