The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of Japan, will co-organize the Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum from 24 to 27 June 2025 at ADB Headquarters in Manila. Themed "Digital Technology for Transformation, the event aims to assist emerging economies in leveraging digital technologies for development through innovation and collaboration. This inaugural forum will provide a rich environment for dialogue among ADB staff, government officials, industry experts, private sector leaders, and international development organizations on deploying digital technologies to spur inclusive and sustainable development. 

A highlight of the forum is the Digital Bridge Policy Dialogue: Ministerial Meeting with representatives from ADB DMCs, to be held in collaboration with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program. The ministerial meeting aims to enhance regional cooperation on digital development and share best practices. 

The forum will include a digital tech exchange for private companies to meet & network with ADB staff, tech trailblazer panel, digital tech & innovation marketplace, and a Google-ADB solutions challenge.  

Please register through this link for your participation. Also, please submit an expression of interest to participate in the marketplace through this link no later than 6 June 2025. For more information about the forum, please visit the event website.