Jakarta, 11 August 2023 - The Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), Arsjad Rasjid, proudly presents the highly anticipated flagship events; the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2023 and the ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2023. As part of the ASEAN-BAC Indonesia’s Summit 2023, this prestigious occasion will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from September 3rd - 4th, 2023. It will bring together over 2000 delegates from ASEAN and around the Globe.
Registration to attend ABIS will close on August 11th, 2023 at 23.59 WIB. Registration can be done by registering an account on ASEAN-BAC official website at aseanbacindonesia.id/accounts/register. After that, you may RSVP to attend flagship events (however, this is subject to availability).
For journalists who wish to cover this event, registration can be made through the link aseanbacindonesia.id/media until August 11th, 2023 at 23.59 WIB. Only government-accredited media could attend the event.
All the speakers and schedules from ABIS 2023 can be accessed through the ASEAN-BAC official website, at aseanbacindonesia.id/event/abis-2023#flagship-events.
ASEAN Business & Investment Summit 2023
The ASEAN Business & Investment Summit 2023 is a profound conference as part of the ASEAN-BAC Summit series. This serves as a platform to amplify the voice of the private sector in pushing for policy reforms and placing ASEAN at the center of the global economy. With diverse perspectives and expertise, this meeting will facilitate discussions on pressing issues faced by the ASEAN region. Thus, developing innovative solutions to promote sustainable economic growth.
"ABIS 2023 will strengthen cooperation between stakeholders, facilitate potential ideas and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the ASEAN business landscape," said Arsjad. "This event will play an important role in shaping a conducive business environment in the ASEAN region, creating opportunities for business leaders to engage in constructive dialogue with policy makers and other parties." Arsjad continued.
Within 2 days of the event, ABIS will be attended by prominent speakers from ASEAN countries and their dialogue partners, including: The Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Zulkifli Hasan; Former Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy and Former Executive Director of Development Policy and Partnerships of the World Bank, Prof. Mari Elka Pangestu; Chairman of the Japan International Trade Organization (JETRO), Ishiguro Norihiko, and many more. By understanding the position of Indonesia and ASEAN in the midst of rapid changes in the global landscape amid increasing geopolitical tensions:ABIS 2023 will strengthen ASEAN-BAC's commitment to uphold ASEAN's centrality through innovation and inclusivity.
ASEAN Business Awards 2023
The ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) have been an important part of the ASEAN-BAC initiative since its inception in 2007. ABA 2023 will honor outstanding companies and individuals who have demonstrated leadership in driving growth through innovative solutions. In addition, these awards will also recognize businesses that prioritize a sustainable agenda, showcasing their dedication to building a more inclusive and environmentally responsible ASEAN community.
"The very essence of ABA is to highlight the importance of collaboration and community empowerment in the ASEAN business landscape. We firmly believe that strong partnerships and social responsibility play an important role in driving prosperity across the ASEAN region. By recognising and celebrating an extraordinary business community, we aim to inspire others to contribute to ASEAN's sustainable economic growth," said Bernardino Vega, Alternate Chair of ASEAN-BAC
ABIS and ABA 2023 are committed to being innovative events. These events alone offer unparalleled networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and celebrating achievements that drive the ASEAN region forward.