Series: ADB Business Outreach Activities ADB Business Opportunities Seminar in Valencia, Spain 2 December 2025 ADB hosted a Business Opportunities Outreach event in Valencia, Spain, to engage with IT companies, tech startups, consultants, academic institutions, and digital talent networks interested in contributing to development in Asia and the Pacific. This event had: Introduced ADB’s procurement and bidding processes, with a focus on digital and innovation-related opportunities. Highlighted ADB’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and technology-enabled development. Showcase areas where global expertise can support ADB’s mission—such as smart infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and digital public services. Presented collaboration models for professionals, firms, and institutions interested in working with ADB through technical assistance, consulting, innovation partnerships, and talent development. Facilitated networking with ADB experts and potential partners to explore entry points for engagement. The event was held in person and delivered in English. Program and Learning Materials 02 December 2025 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Plenary ADB Project Procurement: Principles and Opportunities This presentation gives an overview of business opportunities at the ADB and explains its procurement framework. Olivier Leonard Track 1 ADB Institutional Procurement Opportunities This presentation gives an overview of the procurement opportunities and partnership guidelines for ADB in relation to its institutional and travel… Asghar Ali Syed Track 1 Maritime Decarbonization: Future Opportunities in Smart Ports of Asia-Pacific This presentation gives an overview for maritime decarbonization and the development of smart port systems in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance… Yesim Elhan-Kayalar Track 1 Digital Technology for Development: Sector Opportunities This presentation gives an overview of ADB's strategy and initiatives for leveraging digital transformation to enhance development opportunities and… Antonio Zaballos Track 2 ADB Careers and Talent Strategy This presentation provides an overview of career opportunities and programs at the ADB, including internships and the Young Professional Program,… Daniel Pecina-Lopez Track 2 Future-Ready IT Workforce: IT Talent Recruitment, ITD Graduate Program This presentation gives an overview of ADB's IT Department's initiatives, recruitment opportunities, and strategic roadmap for digital transformation… Anna Lee Track 2 Talent and Workforce Development This presentation gives an overview of ADB's strategies and opportunities for partnering with vendors in the IT sector, focusing on procurement… Nadia Abbas 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 ADB Organizer/s Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department Read Also Business Opportunities Outreach Website MAIN PAGE: ADB Business Outreach Activities ADB Event Webpage ADB Business Center ADB Business Center LinkedIn Topics ADB Administration and Governance Public-Private Partnership