The Sustainable Trade and Economic Development Summit brings together senior policymakers, business leaders, investors and development partners to examine how trade, industrial policy and investment can drive sustainable growth and long-term economic resilience across the Asia-Pacific region.
Delivered as an invite-only, high-level summit, it convenes decision-makers shaping trade frameworks, industrial strategy and economic development.
Attendance is by invitation or approved application only – interested participants are invited to apply via the form below.
Agenda themes
As supply chains evolve and approaches to sustainability and regulation diverge across global markets, the summit focuses on how economies can remain competitive while advancing sustainability, inclusion and development goals. Through structured, senior-level policy dialogue, discussions explore how trade frameworks, regulatory alignment and cross-border cooperation can unlock growth and strengthen resilience.
As Southeast Asia’s role in global trade continues to expand, the summit provides a platform to shape the policies, partnerships and investment strategies that will define the region’s future position in global markets.
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Who is the summit for?
The summit convenes senior decision-makers from across government, multilateral institutions, industry and finance. This mix creates a high-level forum for dialogue between the public and private sectors about the practical delivery of sustainable economic growth.
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Ministers, regulators and senior officials shaping trade, industrial and development policy
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Corporate leaders responsible for public affairs, government relations, trade and regional strategy
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Investors, development finance institutions and export credit agencies
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Industry associations, chambers of commerce and multinationals operating across ASEAN and global value chains
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What to expect
Speakers
Apply to attend
This is an invite-only event for senior government officials, policymakers and C-suite corporate leaders responsible for trade, investment, sustainability, environment, resources, energy, food, agriculture, economic development, export, sustainable finance and infrastructure.
If you would like to attend the summit on 22–23 June 2026, please apply via the form below.
Apply to attend STEDS
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