About this event

The British Embassy in Manila invites you to the first in-person Asian Development Bank Business Opportunities Fair (ADB BOF) after the pandemic.

The ADB BOF is the one-stop forum for those looking to provide goods, works, and services for ADB projects.

Programme outline

I. The ADB procurement framework; procurement of goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services

II. Panel discussions

i. Doing business with ADB
ii. Sector overview and priorities under ADB’s new operating model
iii. Climate change and sustainable procurement

III. Ongoing and upcoming business opportunities

(i.e., energy, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, water and urban development, public management, governance, finance, transport, health and education)

IV. Ongoing and upcoming business opportunities in key thematic areas

(i.e., environment, climate change, gender, social development, regional cooperation, public-private partnerships, private sector operations, and high-level technology)

V. Ongoing and upcoming business opportunities for civil society, academia, and nongovernment organizations

VI. ADB’s institutional procurement opportunities

Reasons to attend

• Meet with ADB staff in procurement, consulting, project management, and related operations
• Meet with ADB sector specialists in the energy, transport, water, urban development, climate change, agriculture, environment, public management, finance, health, and education sectors
• Network with other consulting firms and suppliers from donor and developing member countries
• Hear presentations on how to qualify for ADB-financed contracts
• Discover what business opportunities are available and where

Who this event is suitable for

• Consultants
• Contractors
• Manufacturers
• Suppliers/traders
• Government officials
• Embassy/trade commissioners
• Think tanks, institutes, academia, and centres of excellence

Further information

RSVP: Friday, 4 August 2023

Date: 4-5 October 2023

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (GMT+ 8)

Where: ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines

Contact: DBT Manila

Email: dit.manila@fcdo.gov.uk

Click the link below to register for this event.