The ASEAN–India Business Forum 2026 is a high-level business and policy platform that brings together government leaders, business executives, investors, industry organizations, and key stakeholders from India, the Philippines, and across ASEAN.
Taking place on September 23, 2026, at Dusit Thani Manila, Philippines, the forum aims to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation between India and ASEAN by connecting businesses, facilitating dialogue, and identifying practical opportunities for trade, investment, partnerships, and innovation.
As ASEAN and India deepen their economic relationship, there are significant opportunities to build stronger connections across markets and industries. The forum will explore how businesses can leverage these opportunities while addressing shared challenges in market access, supply chains, technology, investment and regional connectivity.
Five Strategic Areas
The 2026 forum will feature focused discussions across five key areas:
MSMEs, Trade & Investment — Unlocking new markets, investment opportunities and partnerships while enabling MSMEs to participate more actively in regional value chains.
Agriculture & Food Security — Strengthening agricultural productivity, food supply chains, agribusiness cooperation and climate-resilient food systems.
Tourism, Aviation & Connectivity — Exploring opportunities to improve air connectivity, tourism investment, business travel and connections between India, the Philippines and ASEAN.
Digital Economy, AI & Innovation — Examining how artificial intelligence, digital transformation and emerging technologies can drive productivity, innovation and regional competitiveness.
Pharma, Medical Innovation & Healthcare — Identifying opportunities for cooperation in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical technology, manufacturing and resilient healthcare supply chains.
From Dialogue to Action
The ASEAN–India Business Forum is designed to go beyond high-level discussions. It provides a platform for participants to meet potential partners, explore markets, exchange insights and identify opportunities for collaboration.
The forum will bring together perspectives from government, business and industry to encourage practical solutions and stronger commercial linkages. Participants will have opportunities to engage with senior decision-makers, explore emerging sectors and build relationships that can continue beyond the event.
With the Philippines serving as an important gateway to the ASEAN market, the forum also highlights the potential for greater India–Philippines business cooperation and for Indian companies to explore opportunities across the broader Southeast Asian region.
Who Should Attend?
The forum is designed for:
- CEOs, business owners and senior executives
- Indian, Philippine and ASEAN companies
- Investors and financial institutions
- MSMEs and startups
- Industry associations and chambers of commerce
- Government and economic officials
- Technology and innovation companies
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations
- Agriculture and agribusiness stakeholders
- Tourism, aviation and connectivity businesses
- International and development organizations
Why Attend?
- Connect with business and government leaders from India, the Philippines and ASEAN.
- Discover new markets, investment opportunities and emerging sectors.
- Build partnerships with potential clients, investors, suppliers and strategic collaborators.
- Learn directly from policymakers and industry leaders about the regional business environment.
- Explore opportunities in strategic sectors shaping the next phase of ASEAN–India economic growth.
The Opportunity
The ASEAN–India Business Forum 2026 brings together the people and institutions that can help turn the region's economic potential into meaningful business opportunities.
Connect. Collaborate. Invest. Grow.
Join us on September 23, 2026, as ASEAN and India come together to strengthen economic cooperation and build the partnerships that will shape the region's future.
Dusit Thani Manila
Ayala Center Makati
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Agenda
- 09:30 - 09:40FICCI Philippines Remarks
Vishal Vishnu Hathiramani
President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc.
- 09:40 - 09:50FICCI India Remarks
Puran Chand Dawar
Chairman; Lead of Delegation at Dawar Footwear Industries; FICCI India
- 09:50 - 10:00ASEAN Remarks
Dato’ Seri N. Gobalakrishnan
Chairman at ASEAN-India Business Council
- 10:00 - 10:10ASEAN-Business Advisory Remarks
Jose Ma. "Joey" Concepcion III
Chairman at ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) 2026 and ASEAN-BAC Philippines
- 10:10 - 10:20India Remarks
Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav
Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce at Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India
- 10:20 - 10:30Ambassador’s Address
H.E. Shri Harsh Kumar Jain
Ambassador of India to the Republic of the Philippines at Embassy of India - Manila
- 10:30 - 10:50Special Ceremony
Capt. Vedant Bhardwaj
Vice President for International Relations of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc.
- 10:50 - 11:00Enabling Cross-Border Business: Making the Philippines Easier to Invest in and Do Business With
Ms. Marbida L. Marbida
Director of Anti-Red Tape Authority
- 11:00 - 11:20Special Address: Mobilizing Capital for ASEAN–India Growth: Financing Trade, Investment, and Economic Integration
Amit Mehrotra
SVP & Head - Sales and Business Development at HSBC
- 11:20 - 13:00Networking Lunch and Business Matching
- 13:00 - 13:50Panel Discussion 1 – MSMEs, Trade, and Investment
Cathy Yang
Head of Programs at Cignal TV
Atty. Allan Gepty
Undersecretary for the International Trade Group (ITG) at Department of Trade and Industry
Mariz Regis
President and CEO of Airspeed International Corporation
Griselda "Gay" Santos
Development Finance Executive / Independent Director of UNO Digital Bank
Sparsh Khandelwal
Founder & CEO of Stylework Innovation Hub Pvt Ltd
- 13:50 - 14:35Panel Discussion 2 - Agriculture & Food Security
Cherrie Atilano
Founding Farmer & President of AGREA
Hon. Philip Young
Undersecretary for High Value Export Crops and Agri-fishery Export Development and Promotion at Department of Agriculture
James Amparo
Senior Adviser at ASEAN Food Security Alliance (AFSA)
- 14:35 - 14:55Fireside Chat: Building More Resilient and Accessible Healthcare Systems
Dr. Miguel Dorotan
Health Systems Consultant at World Health Organization, Federated States of Micronesia
Dr. Beaver Tamesis
President and CEO of Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Dileep Tiwari
Managing Director of Biocare Lifesciences Inc.
Sharon Amanda Pablo
Country Head at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- 15:00 - 15:15Special Investment Announcement
Ferdinand "Perry" Ferrer
President of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Melissa Yap
President of Victoria Industrial Park
- 15:15 - 15:30AYURVEDA IN THE PHILIPPINES
Dr. Maria Luthgarda Vergeire
Founder, CEO and Chief Medical Doctor of House of Arogya | Argo Medix Inc.
- 15:30 - 16:10Panel Discussion 3 - Tourism, Aviation & Connectivity
Doris Dumlao-Abadilla
Assistant Business Editor at Philippine Daily Inquirer
Dr. Zeny Pallugna
Director, Office of the Market Development at Department of Tourism
Atty. Karen Mae Sarinas-Baydo
Assistant Chief Operating Officer - Tourism Enterprise Zone Management Sector at TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY (TIEZA)
Anna Victoria Lu
President and General Manager of AirAsia Philippines
Manjit Singh Reandi
President and CEO of John Hay Management Corporation
- 16:10 - 16:20Afternoon Coffee Break
- 16:20 - 17:00Panel Discussion 4 – Digital Economy, AI & Innovation
Bettina Quimson
Executive Adviser, Digital Trade at ASEAN Business Advisory Council
Josef Figueroa
President of Inspira Enterprise India Limited
Mark Philip "Mack" Comandante
Founder and CEO; Executive Director; Trustee of Exoasia Innovation Hub; Global AI Council; Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines
PushPesh Tripathi
HR Head at Wipro Ltd
- 17:00 - 17:10Closing Remarks: Commitment to a Shared ASEAN–India Growth Future
Speakers
Vishal Vishnu Hathiramani
President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc.
Read BioPuran Chand Dawar
Chairman; Lead of Delegation at Dawar Footwear Industries; FICCI India
Read BioDato’ Seri N. Gobalakrishnan
Chairman at ASEAN-India Business Council
Read BioJose Ma. "Joey" Concepcion III
Chairman at ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) 2026 and ASEAN-BAC Philippines
Read BioShri Nitin Kumar Yadav
Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce at Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India
Read BioH.E. Shri Harsh Kumar Jain
Ambassador of India to the Republic of the Philippines at Embassy of India - Manila
Read BioCapt. Vedant Bhardwaj
Vice President for International Relations of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc.
Read BioAmit Mehrotra
SVP & Head - Sales and Business Development at HSBC
Read BioMs. Marbida L. Marbida
Director of Anti-Red Tape Authority
Read BioFerdinand "Perry" Ferrer
President of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Read BioMelissa Yap
President of Victoria Industrial Park
Cathy Yang
Head of Programs at Cignal TV
Read BioAtty. Allan Gepty
Undersecretary for the International Trade Group (ITG) at Department of Trade and Industry
Read BioMariz Regis
President and CEO of Airspeed International Corporation
Read BioGriselda "Gay" Santos
Development Finance Executive / Independent Director of UNO Digital Bank
Read BioSparsh Khandelwal
Founder & CEO of Stylework Innovation Hub Pvt Ltd
Read BioCherrie Atilano
Founding Farmer & President of AGREA
Read BioHon. Philip Young
Undersecretary for High Value Export Crops and Agri-fishery Export Development and Promotion at Department of Agriculture
Read BioJames Amparo
Senior Adviser at ASEAN Food Security Alliance (AFSA)
Read BioDr. Miguel Dorotan
Health Systems Consultant at World Health Organization, Federated States of Micronesia
Read BioSharon Amanda Pablo
Country Head at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Read BioDr. Beaver Tamesis
President and CEO of Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Read BioDileep Tiwari
Managing Director of Biocare Lifesciences Inc.
Read BioDr. Maria Luthgarda Vergeire
Founder, CEO and Chief Medical Doctor of House of Arogya | Argo Medix Inc.
Read BioDoris Dumlao-Abadilla
Assistant Business Editor at Philippine Daily Inquirer
Read BioAtty. Karen Mae Sarinas-Baydo
Assistant Chief Operating Officer - Tourism Enterprise Zone Management Sector at TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENTERPRISE ZONE AUTHORITY (TIEZA)
Read BioDr. Zeny Pallugna
Director, Office of the Market Development at Department of Tourism
Read BioAnna Victoria Lu
President and General Manager of AirAsia Philippines
Read BioManjit Singh Reandi
President and CEO of John Hay Management Corporation
Read BioBettina Quimson
Executive Adviser, Digital Trade at ASEAN Business Advisory Council
Read Bio
Hon. Brian Poe Llamanzares
Congressman at Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
Read BioMark Philip "Mack" Comandante
Founder and CEO; Executive Director; Trustee of Exoasia Innovation Hub; Global AI Council; Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines
Read BioJosef Figueroa
President of Inspira Enterprise India Limited
Read BioPushPesh Tripathi
HR Head at Wipro Ltd
Read Bio
Mr. Gil Gonzales
Senior Adviser at ASEAN-Business Advisory Council
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