Overview

Themed "Digital Technology for Transformation," the Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum 2025 aims to help emerging economies leapfrog into digitally transformed nations, through the systematic adoption of digital fundamentals – best practice policy and regulation, investments in digital and data infrastructure, robust cybersecurity and data protection safeguards – and digital accelerators including digital public infrastructure and digital government solutions, innovative and emerging technologies, and digital skills development.

The forum will feature (i) a Closed-Door Ministerial Meeting with representatives from a number of ADB DMCs. (ii) a joint ministerial statement on the importance of Digital Transformation for development (iii) a range of digital and cross-sectoral plenaries, (iv) a Hackathon, and (v) digital solution exhibits. Participants will be able to join training sessions, a field visit, and networking receptions. The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) and Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC) will partner with ADB to support the Ministerial Meeting, while the CAREC Ministers Meeting and the Digital Steering Committee Meeting will be held on the sidelines.

Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum 2025

Pre-events: A welcome reception will be held on 24 June for all participants, including ADB staff, delegates from developing member countries (DMCs), and exhibitors, who will also be setting up their booths on the same day.

25 June: The forum will begin with an opening plenary, featuring ADB's welcome remarks, keynote speeches, and a tech trailblazer panel discussion. This will be followed by sessions on digital and data infrastructure for AI and the Impact and Governance of AI for Development. In the afternoon, there will be a closed-door ministerial meeting where ministers and ADB staff will discuss sustainable and inclusive digital approaches and solutions. The main objective of the first day is to foster high-level dialogue and regional collaboration on advancing digital transformation in Asia and the Pacific, with a focus on understanding the challenges of developing economies, forming a consensus on the importance of digital transformation and building strategic partnership.
The first day will conclude with a joint declaration highlighting the importance of Digital Transformation.

26 June: The second day’s sessions will highlight digital technology's role in addressing development challenges. Focus areas are space and satellite technology, digital public infrastructure (DPI), cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, digital skills, and digital policy and regulation for sustainable and inclusive digital transformation. The objective of the second day is to explore innovative digital solutions and policy frameworks that can effectively respond to pressing development needs, while fostering cross-sectoral collaboration.

Throughout day 1 and day 2 of the conference, attendees are encouraged to network in the Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace. Also, special networking lounges and meeting rooms will be available for sponsors, guests, and dignitaries to discuss potential collaborations.

Post-Events: On 27 June, there will be training on cybersecurity by the National Cryptologic Center, and on digital public infrastructure by the Center for Digital Public Infrastructure. The two training courses aim to deepen the understanding of senior leadership from DMCs and ADB on core elements of digital ID, digital payment, and data exchange. On 28 June, there will be a field visit for DMC government officials to learn about the IT industry in the Philippines.

Tech Exchange: Meet & Network with ADB Staff (Pre-Event / Invitation Only)

A digital tech exchange is a pre-event open to private companies partnering with ADB for the forum. This will allow event partners and sponsors to showcase their latest tech innovations and solutions directly to ADB staff. This networking event aims to foster connections, promote knowledge exchange, and explore opportunities for collaboration between ADB and its digital technology partners.

Tech Trailblazer Panel

The Tech Trailblazer Panel will discuss digital transformation in Asia and the Pacific with insights from public and private sector leaders. It will present ADB's vision, strategy, and approach to regional digital transformation. The panel aims to highlight opportunities, share lessons, and inspire collaboration for inclusive and sustainable digital transformation.

Closed-Door Ministerial Meeting

Closed-Door Ministerial Meeting is co-organized by ADB, the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO). This meeting will convene decision-makers from ADB member economies, public and private partners, to explore digital solutions and innovative financing for digital transformation projects. The objective is to enhance regional cooperation on digital development and share best practices.

Declarations

ADB Digital Sector Office will take the opportunity to showcase strategic partnerships with key regional and global organizations working towards inclusive, prosperous, sustainable and resilient digital transformation in Asia and the Pacific. It aims to improve our visibility and showcase our collaborative approach to delivering high quality projects.

Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace

The forum will feature a Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace, presenting technological solutions from various governments and private sector entities. The marketplace aims to display innovative digital solutions that address challenges in DMCs and facilitate networking and discussions among participants and ADB HQ staff. The marketplace is planned for 25 to 26 June, with booths positioned inside ADB’s auditorium 1 and 2. Please also change the description on the agenda tab from "ADB's hallway" to auditorium 1 and 2.

Google-ADB Solutions Challenge 2025

Google and ADB will organize a Solutions Challenge to address issues in Agriculture, Transport, Disaster Risk Response, Education, and Healthcare. The challenge is designed to train future developers to create solutions for real-world problems using AI technology; share inspiring stories with external parties such as policymakers and the media; position Asia and the Pacific as a hub for innovation; and enhance the collaboration between ADB and Google for future initiatives. Over 1,872 students registered by early April and will form teams of 4. Ten finalist teams will present their solutions at ADB Headquarters. The awards ceremony is scheduled for June 25th.

Agenda

June 24, 2025

05:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Staff Hub

Welcome Reception Open to All Participants

June 25, 2025

08:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Auditorium Hall 1 & 2

Googe Solution Challenge & Digital Tech and Innovation Market Place & Digital Public Infrastructure Experience Center

08:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Auditorium Halls 3 & 4

Registration

08:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Welcome Remarks

Welcome Remarks | Fatima Yasmin, Vice-President for Sectors and Themes, ADB

08:40 AM - 8:50 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Keynote I

Keynote I | Japanese government representative

08:50 AM - 9:00 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Keynote II

Keynote II | Bernadette Lewis, Secretary General, CTO

09:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Leader Opener

09:05 AM - 9:40 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Tech Trailblazer Panel

Tech Trailblazer Panel | Stephanie KC Hung, Director General, Information Technology Department

09:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Break and Networking

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Digital and Data Infrastructure for AI

Digital and Data Infrastructure for AI | ADB

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Break and Networking

11:30 AM - 12:40 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Impact and Governance of AI for Development

Impact and Governance of AI for Development | ADB, OpenAI

12:40 PM - 2:00 PM

Multi-Function Hall 3

Lunch Break

02:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Multi-Function Hall 1

Roundtable Discussion with Private Sector

02:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Welcome Remarks

Welcome Remarks | F. Cleo Kawawaki, Director General, SD2, ADB

02:05 PM - 2:10 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Opening Remarks

02:10 PM - 2:15 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks | Government of Kyrgyzstan representative, CAREC Chair

02:15 PM - 2:20 PM

Auditorium Halls 3 & 4

Group Photo

02:20 PM - 4:30 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Roundtable Discussion

Roundtable Discussion with Government Officials | Moderator: Antonio Zaballos, Director, Digital Sector Office, ADB

04:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Coffee Break

04:40 PM - 5:20 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Feedback from the Roundtable discussion with Private Sector, CSOs and International Organizations

05:20 PM - 5:30 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Closing and Wrap Up

05:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Staff Hub

Networking Reception

June 26, 2025

08:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Innovation Hub, Auditorium Halls 1 & 2

Googe Solution Challenge & Digital Tech and Innovation Market Place & Digital Public Infrastructure Experience Center

09:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Opening Remark

Opening Remark | [Bruce Gosper, Vice President, Administration and Corporate Management, ADB]

09:10 AM - 10:20 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Geospatial Technologies for a Sustainable Future: Leveraging Satellites, IoT and Cloud Processing

Geospatial Technologies for a Sustainable Future: Leveraging Satellites, IoT and Cloud Processing | ADB, JAXA, ESA, JICA

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Break and Networking

10:50 AM - 12:00 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Building Foundations for Inclusive Development

Digital Public Infrastructure: Building Foundations for Inclusive Development | ADB, Co-Develop

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Multi-Function Hall 3

Lunch Break

01:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Multi-Function Hall 1

Parallel Session

Parallel Session: Special CAREC High-Level Meeting on CAREC Digital Strategy 2030 Midterm Review (Open to CAREC and ADB)

01:30 PM - 2:40 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Cybersecurity Needs: Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Cybersecurity Needs: Protecting Critical Infrastructure | ADB, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Japan

02:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Break and Networking

03:00 PM - 4:10 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Empowering the Future Workforce: Addressing the Skills Gaps for Tomorrow's Challenges

Empowering the Future Workforce: Addressing the Skills Gaps for Tomorrow's Challenges | ADB, AWS

04:10 PM - 4:30 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Break and Networking

04:30 PM - 5:40 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Navigating Digital Policy and Regulation in the Digital Age

Navigating Digital Policy and Regulation in the Digital Age | ADB, UNDP

05:40 PM - 6:00 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Google Solutions Challenge Awards Ceremony

06:00 PM - 6:10 PM

Auditorium Hall 3 & 4

Closing and Wrap Up

June 27, 2025

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Multi-Function Hall 1

CTO Ministerial Meeting

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Innovation Hub

Strategic Cybersecurity

Strategic Cybersecurity | Centro Criptológico Nacional

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Multi-Function Hall 3

Lunch Break

01:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Innovation Hub

Principles and Foundations of Digital Public Infrastructure

Principles and Foundations of Digital Public Infrastructure | CDPI

04:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Innovation Hub

Networking

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