Strategy 2030

Annual Meetings

• Agriculture and Food Security
• Climate Change
• Digital Technology
• Education
• Energy
• Environment
• Finance Sector
• Fragility and Vulnerability
• Gender Equality

• Governance
• Health
• Markets Development and Public-Private Partnerships
• Regional Cooperation
• Social Development
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Transport
• Urban Development
• Water

• Consultants
• Contractors and Suppliers
• Governments
• Executing and Implementing Agencies

• Development Institutions
• Private Sector Partners
• Civil Society/Non-government Organizations

September 2024

• 16 - 24 September 2024 European Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants Road Shows Germany, Spain, Switzerland
  ADB is undertaking roadshows in Frankfurt, Germany (16-17 September 2024); Zurich, Switzerland (19-20 September 2024); Madrid, Spain (23-24 September 2024) for small focus groups with contractors and suppliers who have bid on ADB projects or are interested in bidding on them in the future.
• 23 September 2024 2024 Business Opportunities Seminar with the United Kingdom Hybrid; Auditorium Hall 3, ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
  This hybrid ADB Business Opportunities Seminar with the UK on 23 September 2024, 3:00 p.m. in ADB headquarters, Manila, Philippines, will help eligible suppliers locate ADB's business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures.
• 24 - 26 September 2024 DigitalxADB A New Era of Digital: Envisioning a Future with Artificial Intelligence ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
  DigitalxADB, the flagship event on digital technology to be held on 24-26 September 2024, will focus on artificial intelligence and its contribution to a country's digital transformation.
• 25 September 2024 Asian Development Outlook September 2024 Launch Online via Zoom, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT+8)
  Developing Asia’s outlook remains upbeat, with falling inflation and solid growth driven by strong domestic demand and exports. But risks remain, including geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism. How can the region remain resilient?

October 2024

• 9 - 10 October 2024 12th Business Opportunities Fair 2024 ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT+8)
  The BOF aims to attract the most talented professionals, and to help them qualify for ADB projects. This increasing pool of highly competent bidders ensures the success of ADB projects.
• 21 - 25 October 2024 Pacific Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants Road Shows Australia, New Zealand
  ADB is undertaking Pacific roadshows in Sydney, Australia (21-22 October 2024); Auckland, New Zealand (24-25 October 2024) to conduct small focus groups with contractors & suppliers who have either bid on ADB projects before or are interested in bidding on them in the future.
• 29 October 2024 2024 Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar on Pacific Countries - Water and Urban Development Online via Zoom, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Manila time (GMT+8)
  This virtual seminar with Pacific countries on 29 October 2024, 8:00 a.m., Manila time (GMT+8) aims to improve interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities in water and urban development.

November 2024

• 14 - 15 November 2024 Papua New Guinea Business Opportunities Seminar 2024 Papua New Guinea, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., PNG time (GMT+10)
  This business opportunities seminar in Papua New Guinea on 14-15 November 2024, 9:00 a.m., will showcase the pipeline of projects funded by ADB and other development partners. The resource persons are representatives from ADB, World Bank, JICA, Australia, New Zealand and US.
• 18 - 22 November 2024 The 8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR2024) Dejima Messe Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan (4-1 Onouemachi, Nagasaki, 850-0058)
  A global symposium on Health Systems Research will be held in Nagasaki, Japan in November 2024. It will facilitate greater collaboration among countries, sectors, disciplines and initiatives for planetary health.
• 22 November 2024 The ADB, ADBI, and University of Tokyo Conference on the Ecosystem of Vibrant MSMEs for Resilient Growth in Asia and the Pacific: Call for Papers ADB Headquarters, Manila Philippines
  We invite submissions of unpublished empirical analyses, survey articles, and policy-oriented research on a range of topics on MSME development, its access to finance, and policy design.

Sep 2024

• 19 - 20 September 2024 East Asia Forum 2024 Hybrid, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
• 19 - 20 September 2024 Climate and Disaster Risk Insurance Forum Hybrid, ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
• 17 - 19 September 2024 Nature and Climate Nexus: Nature-Based Solutions for Urban and Rural Landscapes Hybrid, ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
• 12 September 2024 Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange for Enhanced Data Management Online via Zoom, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Manila time (GMT+8)
• 3 September 2024 Trade and Supply Chain Awards 2024 Singapore
• 2 - 5 September 2024 2024 Asian Evaluation Week Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

Aug 2024

• 28 August 2024 Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar with German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Online, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
• 27 - 28 August 2024 Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting ADB headquarters, Manila, Philippines
• 26 August 2024 2024 E-Learning Course on Decentralization, Local Governance, and Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific Opening Session Online, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• 22 August 2024 Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2024 Launch Online via Zoom, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT+8)
• 8 August 2024 Pensions in Ageing Asia - Policy Insights and Priorities Online via Zoom, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
• 8 - 15 August 2024 2024 International Development Opportunities Seminar - Australia Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth

Jul 2024

• 16 July 2024 People and Planet: Addressing the Interlinked Challenges of Climate Change, Poverty and Hunger in Asia and the Pacific Hybrid, UNDP Building AP Central Conference Room, One United Nations Plaza, DC1-2300, New York, USA, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (UTC−04:00)
• 11 July 2024 Business Opportunities for Civil Society Organizations Online via Zoom
• 3 July 2024 International Conference: "Ocean Prosperity: Catalyzing Bangladesh's Blue Economy" Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 3 July 2024 Asia Pacific Tax Hub Distinguished Speaker Lecture on "Multilevel Tax Policy and Administration: South-South Perspectives on Digital Transformation" Hybrid, online and Learning Resource Center 1, ADB headquarters

Jun 2024

• 26 - 27 June 2024 Accelerating Investments for Plastic Circularity Jakarta, Indonesia
• 25 June 2024 5th Expert Committee Meeting on Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Low-Carbon Food Systems in the ASEAN Region Hybrid, 1:00–6:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
• 18 - 20 June 2024 Bridging Gaps for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health: Leveraging Technology Innovations for Impact Hybrid, Auditorium Halls 1-2, ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
• 12 June 2024 Development Banks’ Joint Roadmap for Climate-Health Finance and Action Online, 7:00–8:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time / 7:00–8:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT +8)