AIF 2026

AT A GLANCE

Fourth ASEAN Investment Forum

Date
10 November 2026
Location
Manila, Philippines
Format
One-day, in-person
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Programme
High-level session
Sector-specific sessions
Two parallel breakouts

Background & Rationale

Under the Philippines' 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship and its theme "Navigating Our Future, Together," ASEAN is prioritizing collective action to build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable regional economy. The ASEAN Investment Forum (AIF) serves as a high-level platform to mobilize investment in support of ASEAN's shared development agenda.

As one of the key outputs under the Philippines' priority economic deliverable — "Greener Future: Implementation of the Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP) 2025–2030" — the AIF advances the Chairmanship's focus on sustainability-driven growth and regional cooperation, highlighting opportunities that support RIPAP's implementation and reinforce ASEAN's commitment to climate-aligned, innovation-led development.

Building on RIPAP 2025–2030, the 2026 AIF showcases investor-ready opportunities that advance the region's energy transition, strengthen regional value chains, and attract private capital at scale.

As ASEAN's flagship platform for promoting the region as a unified investment destination, the AIF plays a central role in attracting sustainable, high-impact foreign direct investment — bringing together policymakers, investors, industry leaders, and development partners to present concrete opportunities and strengthen regional cooperation.

Objectives

  • Position ASEAN as a cohesive, investor-ready region aligned with the 2026 Chair's priorities.
  • Showcase concrete, investment-ready projects in green transition sectors.
  • Enable high-level policy dialogue and strengthen IPA–investor engagement to enhance competitiveness, investment facilitation, and regional cooperation.
Participants
Ministers & senior officials IPAs Institutional investors Project developers Industry leaders Development partners Media
Organizers & Partners
  • Committee on Business & Investment Promotion (DTI & BOI, Philippines)
  • ASEAN Secretariat
  • ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Investment (CCI)
  • ASEAN Business Advisory Council (TBC)
  • UN ESCAP

08:00 - 09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00 - 09:30

Opening Session

H.E. Ma. Cristina A. Roque, Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry (TBC)
H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary General of ASEAN (TBC)
H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United
Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP
UK Senior Level Official

Photo Session

09:30 - 10:15

Fireside Chat: Unlocking High‑Impact Investments for ASEAN’s Sustainable Future

This fireside chat brings together senior investment promotion leaders and government officials for a candid conversation on how ASEAN Member States are translating policy ambition into investor-ready pipelines. Speakers will explore the priority sectors driving ASEAN’s green transition — from renewable energy and critical minerals to sustainable fuels — and discuss the policy levers, incentive frameworks, and cross-border partnerships that are making the region increasingly attractive to global investors. The session will also address how investment promotion agencies can better align with investor expectations to accelerate deal flow and deliver development
impact at scale.

Suggested Speakers:
DTI Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head, Mr. Ceferino Rodolfo (Philippines);
MIDA Chairman (Malaysia), Enterprise Singapore

Moderator:
TBC

10:15 - 10:25

Launch of the Women in Investment Promotion Mentoring Programme

10:25 - 10:40

Coffee break

10:40 - 11:25

Option 1:
Fireside Chat: Sovereign Wealth Funds as Strategic Partners in ASEAN’s Green Transition.

This session brings together leading sovereign wealth funds to explore their evolving role as long-term strategic investors in ASEAN’s growth story. As providers of patient capital at scale, SWFs are uniquely positioned to support the region’s energy transition, infrastructure build-out, and industrial transformation.

Speakers will share how sovereign investors assess opportunities across ASEAN, including what drives capital allocation decisions, risk considerations, and preferred partnership models. The discussion will also highlight how governments and project sponsors can better align with SWF priorities to unlock larger, more sustained investment flows into green and strategic sectors.

Option 2:
Fireside Chat: Deploying Sovereign Capital in ASEAN: Priorities, Pipelines, and Partnerships.

This session convenes senior representatives from sovereign wealth funds to discuss how they are deploying capital across ASEAN’s evolving investment landscape. With increasing interest in energy transition, resilient infrastructure, and strategic industries, SWFs are playing a critical role in financing large-scale, long-horizon projects.

Speakers will provide insights into pipeline requirements, ticket sizes, co-investment structures, and risk-return expectations. The session will also explore how ASEAN can strengthen its investment ecosystem—through policy clarity, bankable projects, and regional coordination—to better attract and anchor sovereign capital.

11:25 - 12:25

Sector Session 1 – Renewable Energy: Scaling Solar, Wind and Storage

This session will explore renewable energy opportunities across ASEAN, with a focus on large-scale solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery energy storage.

Speakers will highlight key market trends, regulatory frameworks, and project pipelines that can help accelerate the region’s clean energy transition while attracting long-term private sector investment.

Suggested Speakers:
Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam IPA Head/Deputy Minister
2 Private Sector CEOs

12:25 - 13:25

Lunch

13:25 - 14:25

Sector Session 2 – Smart Grid Manufacturing: Strengthening Supply Chains for Smart Energy Systems

This session will explore the growing role of smart grid manufacturing in supporting ASEAN’s energy transition. Discussions will focus on the production and deployment of advanced grid technologies, including digital equipment, smart meters, grid automation systems, and energy management solutions. Speakers will examine opportunities to strengthen regional supply chains, enhance local manufacturing capabilities, and attract investment into high-value clean energy industries while supporting a more efficient, resilient, and modern power system.

14:25 - 15:25

Sector Session 3 – Biomass, Biofuels & Sustainable Aviation Fuel

This session will explore ASEAN’s growing potential in biomass, advanced biofuels, and sustainable aviation fuel. It will examine feedstock availability, technology pathways, and market demand, including from the aviation sector, while highlighting investment‑ready projects that support the region’s shift toward low‑carbon transport and circular bioeconomy development.

Suggested Speakers:
Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore IPA Head/Deputy Minister
2 Private Sector CEOs

15:25 - 15:40

Coffee break

15:40 - 16:40

Sector Session 4 – Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition

This session will highlight ASEAN’s strategic role in the global critical minerals value chain, focusing on minerals essential for batteries, renewable energy technologies, and electric mobility. Discussions will cover responsible sourcing, downstream value‑addition, industrial partnerships, and investment frameworks that ensure sustainable and resilient supply chains for the energy transition.

Suggested Speakers:
Lao PDR, Philippines, Timor-Leste IPA Head/Deputy Minister
2 Private Sector CEOs

16:40 - 17:40

Parallel Breakouts: Investment‑Ready Projects

These breakout sessions will feature targeted pitches of investment‑ready projects from ASEAN Member States and private developers. Each track will showcase concrete opportunities in renewable energy, green industries, or strategic value chains, followed by investor Q&A. The format is designed to facilitate direct engagement, clarify project requirements, and accelerate matchmaking between project sponsors and prospective investors.

Track A (Room 1)

Track B (Room 2)

17:40

Networking and Cocktail Reception (will include Closing Remarks)

The closing reception will provide an informal platform for participants to deepen connections, explore collaboration opportunities, and continue discussions initiated throughout the Forum. This dedicated networking space aims to strengthen investor–government dialogue and support next‑step engagement on featured projects.

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