Series: ADB Business Outreach Activities Business Opportunities Seminar and Procurement Workshop 2 April 2026 United States ADB’s North American Representative Office (NARO), in partnership with the Society for International Development – US (SID-US) and the Small Business Association for International Companies (SBAIC), organized on 2 April 2026 an in-person half-day workshop for US companies interested in business opportunities in ADB-financed contracts. This was a unique opportunity for US companies to connect directly with senior ADB procurement experts, gain insights into doing business with ADB, learn about new procurement updates, and understand how firms can be more competitive. Objectives Why US Companies Should Work with the ADB? Access to a Multi-Billion-Dollar Project Pipeline: ADB invests heavily across Asia and the Pacific, with an annual average lending pipeline of $30 billion, 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. Program and Learning Materials 02 April 2026 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentations Doing Business with ADB This gives an overview of doing business with ADB, how we support our developing members, and the ADB procurement framework. Jeff Taylor Presentations Bidding Strategies and ADB Reforms This gives an overview of the bidding strategies for consultants and successful US firms working in ADB. Kevin Moore Presentations ADB’s Environmental and Social Safeguards This gives an overview of the ADB's environmental and social safeguards and the comparative advantage of US firms and consultants. Bruce Dunn, Felix Oku Presentations United States Commercial Service This gives an overview of the US Commercial Service and its global network. Michael Staunton 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 ADB Business Center ADB Business Center LinkedIn Photo Gallery Topics ADB Administration and Governance Finance