Series: ADB Business Outreach Activities8 Asian Development Bank’s Business Opportunities Seminar in Madrid, Spain (European Roadshow 2026) 26 March 2026 Spain ICEX – Trade and Investment took part in the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Business Opportunities Seminar – European Roadshow held in March 2026. Organized in close coordination with ADB, this event was open to Spanish public and private companies, individual consultants, chambers of commerce, academic institutions, and NGOs interested in exploring business opportunities financed by ADB. The seminar included presentations by ADB sector specialists on upcoming projects and priorities in water, energy, and transport. It also provided an overview of ADB’s procurement framework and bidding procedures, including the recently introduced merit point criteria. Program and Learning Materials 26 March 2026 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations Introduction and Overview of the ADB’s Activities, Priorities and Procurement This gives an overview of Strategy 2030's seven operational priorities, mid-term review in 2024, and ADB's 2025 commitments. Bertrand Furno Presentations Procurement Clinic: The Importance of the New Merit Point Criteria (MPC) This gives an overview of MPC's importance, where to find bidding documents, MPC elements, guidance notes, and evaluation steps. Sharlene Jo-Ann Shillingford-McKlmon Presentations ADB Procurement Policy This provides an overview of Strategy 2030's Seven Operational Priorities and Spain's 2025 firm performance. Sharlene Jo-Ann Shillingford-McKlmon Presentations The Role of ADB European Resident Office (ERO) with Bidders This provides an overview of procurement activities in five European countries and the European Representative's Office's support for ADB procurement. Seung Min Lee Presentations ADB Business Opportunities in the Energy Sector This gives an overview of the vision, mission, Energy Policy 2021, and opportunities under ongoing projects. Adnan Tareen Presentations ADB Business Opportunities in the Transport Sector This gives an overview of the Transport Sector's cofinancing with partner organizations, expanding opportunities, and pipeline projects by region. Masahiro Nishimura Presentations ADB Business Opportunities in the Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, and Environment This gives an overview of Asia and the Pacific's Climate Change Context, support for ADB's climate action, climate adaptation, and resilience. Alex Harvey Presentations ADB Business Opportunities in the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector This gives an overview of transforming food systems toward food security and scaling natural capital investment in Asia and the Pacific. Marie L’Hostis Presentations ADB Business Opportunities in the Water and Urban Development Sector This gives an overview of the Urban challenges and ADB's vision in making Asia and the Pacific more livable, water secure, and resilient. Luca Di Mario Presentations ADB Business Opportunities in the Digital Sector This gives an overview of ADB's digital transformation vision and understanding the digital value chain. Paolo Manunta 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 Event Webpage Event Website and Program ADB Business Center ADB Business Center LinkedIn Event: ADB's Business Opportunities Seminar in Zurich, Switzerland (European Roadshow 2026) Event: ADB's Business Opportunities Seminar in Lisbon, Portugal (European Roadshow 2026) Event: ADB's Business Opportunities Seminar in Paris, France (European Roadshow 2026) Event: ADB's Business Opportunities Seminar in Brussels, Belgium (European Roadshow 2026) Photo Gallery Topics ADB Administration and Governance Finance Regional Cooperation and Integration