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SUMMARY:ADB 2026 Asian Evaluation Week
DESCRIPTION:The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Institute (AFDI)\, is pleased to announce the 11th Asian Evaluation Week (AEW) — a leading regional platform for advancing evaluation knowledge\, strengthening partnerships\, and promoting evidence-informed decision-making. \nFor more than a decade\, AEW has brought together policymakers\, evaluators\, development practitioners\, academics\, and thought leaders from Asia and beyond to exchange experiences and explore how evidence can drive stronger development outcomes. AEW fosters dialogue\, encourages cross-country learning\, and provides opportunities to showcase innovative approaches to evaluation and development effectiveness. \nThis year’s event is particularly significant as AEW will be hosted at ADB Headquarters in Manila for the first time\, creating new opportunities for collaboration and learning among ADB staff\, development partners\, government representatives\, and the global evaluation community. \nTheme: Put Your Money Where the Evidence Is: Institutionalizing Evaluation for Stronger Development Impact\nGovernments and development institutions face growing demands amid increasing fiscal constraints\, climate risks\, geopolitical uncertainty\, and rising expectations for results. As resources become more limited\, it is more important than ever that decisions are informed by credible evidence on what works\, for whom\, and under what conditions. \nAEW 2026 will explore how evaluation can move beyond generating evidence to ensuring that evidence is systematically embedded into policy\, investment\, and operational decisions. Through keynote presentations\, plenary discussions\, technical sessions\, and an evidence marketplace\, AEW 2026 will provide opportunities to share practical lessons\, discuss emerging challenges\, and explore innovative approaches for integrating evidence into decision-making processes. \nFocus areas\n\nEvidence for smarter allocations. Linking evaluation evidence to development priorities and investment decisions to ensure resources are directed toward interventions that deliver results.\nEvidence embedded in decision systems. Strengthening institutional processes\, incentives\, and accountability mechanisms to make evidence a routine part of policymaking and operations.\nEvidence in high-risk and vulnerable country contexts. Using evidence to guide decision-making in climate adaptation\, disaster risk reduction\, and fragile and conflict-affected situations.\nDigital data-driven transformation for real-time evidence. Leveraging artificial intelligence\, big data\, analytics\, and digital technologies to accelerate evidence generation and use.\n\nWho can attend\nAEW welcomes government officials\, representatives from international organizations\, and evaluation professionals eager to exchange knowledge\, share experiences\, and explore the latest innovations in evaluation. \nHow to register\nRegistration is open until 5 August 2026 through the registration button on the right side of this page. Check out the AEW website and follow us on LinkedIn\, Facebook\, and X (Twitter) for real-time updates. \nTuesday-Friday\, September 1st-4th\, 2026 \nAsian Development Bank\n6 ADB Avenue\, Ortigas Center\nWack-Wack Greenhills East\, Mandaluyong 1550 \n \n\nwww.adb.org/news/events/2026-asian-evaluation-week
URL:https://phil-it.org.ph/events/adb-2026-asian-evaluation-week/
LOCATION:Asian Development Bank\, 6 ADB Avenue\, Ortigas Center\, Wack-Wack Greenhills East\, Mandaluyong\, Metro Manila\, 1550\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:week
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SUMMARY:Risco AI: The New Face of Safety
DESCRIPTION:RISCO AI — THE NEW FACE OF SAFETY \nDiscover next-generation security technology featuring Automated Video Verification and Real-Time Cloud Notification — presented live by RISCO Group’s Global Expert from Israel! \nThank you for accepting our invitation to the Risco AI: The New Face of Safety by ISR Security Inc. This exclusive gathering will showcase our latest smart security innovation — the Risco Lightsys Air system — along with live demonstrations\, technical insights\, and networking opportunities. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: September 15\, 2026\nTime: 09:00 A.M\nVenue: Philippines\nRSVP Deadline: September 06\, 2026\nFor inquiries: 0968-842-5694 -Marketing Department\n\nTuesday\, September 15th\, 2026\n8:30 AM \nLola Café\, Addition Hills\n189 A. Mabini Street\nAddition Hills\, San Juan 1500 \n \n\ndocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrLqdm9hfg7xwENSOcQgmWssgSw1PmQf5PpL_fFlNjjEp6tA/viewform\nfacebook.com/100063974588180/posts/1519338053542000
URL:https://phil-it.org.ph/events/risco-ai-new-face-safety/
LOCATION:Lola Café\, Addition Hills\, 189 A. Mabini Street\, Addition Hills\, San Juan\, Metro Manila\, 1500\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:talk
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SUMMARY:ADB Business Opportunities Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Schedule\n\n21 September: Pre-BOF sessions (all day early registration)\n22–23 September: Main BOF sessions\n24 September: Training sessions\n\nDescription\nThe ADB BOF is a one-stop forum for consultants\, consulting firms\, contractors\, manufacturers\, suppliers\, and civil society organizations looking to provide goods\, works\, and services for ADB and ADB-financed projects. Organized since 2009\, it has proven to be an excellent opportunity to network not only with peers in the industry\, but also with ADB specialists in the Energy\, Transport\, Water and Urban Development (WUD)\, Agriculture\, Food\, Nature\, and Rural Development (AFNR)\, Public Sector Management and Governance (PSMG)\, Finance\, Digital\, and Human and Social Development (HSD) sectors\, as well as specialists from the following thematic areas\, namely\, Climate Change\, Environment\, Safeguards\, Gender\, Fragility and Engagement\, and Regional Cooperation and Integration and Trade. \nPre-Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) sessions\nThis year\, the BOF will kick off on 21 September with dynamic pre‑fair sessions\, featuring dedicated briefings for Civil Society\, Academia\, Nongovernment Organizations\, and Institutional Procurement. These sessions will equip participants with practical insights into ADB’s engagement modalities\, procurement processes\, and upcoming business opportunities\, setting the stage for meaningful participation in the days ahead. \nSector booths will also open on Day 1\, giving participants early\, direct access to ADB sector and thematic teams to explore sector priorities and initiate discussions ahead of the main BOF sessions. \nTo ensure a smooth experience\, Day 1 is also designated for early registration for the claiming of event badges of registered participants\, which is open throughout the day at the ADB Visitor Registration Center along ADB Avenue. \nTraining sessions\nOn 24 September\, registered participants will have the opportunity to attend training sessions as part of the capacity-building efforts. These sessions will focus on key topics to decode ADB procurement framework including: \n\nUnderstanding bidding documents for goods and works contracts\nEvaluation Using Merit Point Criteria for goods and works contracts\nThe New ADB Safeguards Policy: Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)\nDispute Resolution as a support to quality of infrastructure\n\nThese sessions aim to enhance participants’ understanding and practical skills in procurement and safeguards\, contributing to improved project outcomes. Registration link will be sent to all BOF registered participants through email. Seats are limited. \nOne-on-one meetings\nAppointments with ADB staff can be requested by registered participants through the appointments desk at the BOF. Appointments can be scheduled with ADB sector and project processing experts from Sectors Departments (SD)\, subject to their availability\, and with procurement specialists from ADB’s Procurement\, Portfolio\, and Financial Management Department (PPFD) on a first come\, first served basis. \nNetworking among participants\nParticipants are invited to utilize the following ADB networking groups within the LinkedIn platform to communicate with other relevant professionals and prospective BOF participants. \n\nADB Consultants Network (LinkedIn)\nADB Suppliers Network (LinkedIn)\n\nA participants’ networking lounge will be available on 22–23 September. This provides a venue for participants to meet among themselves for face-to-face introductions and information exchange\, and to explore possible areas of cooperation. \nObjectives\nDuring the event\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nmeet with ADB staff in procurement\, consulting\, project management\, and related operations.\nmeet with ADB sector specialists.\nnetwork with other consulting firms\, contractors\, and suppliers.\nhear presentations on how to qualify for ADB-financed contracts.\ndiscover what business opportunities are available and where.\n\nAt the end of the event\, participants will have: \n\ndiscovered the advantages of ADB-financed contracts.\nreceived an inside look at ADB’s policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and works\, the recruitment of consultants\, and the engagement of NGOs and civil society organizations.\nlearned how to locate business opportunities.\nlearned the best practices to prepare responsive bids and proposals.\nreceived first-hand information on contracting opportunities by sector currently available under ongoing ADB-financed projects\, and upcoming ADB pipeline projects.\nexplored areas of cooperation with other BOF participants.\n\nExpected output\nThe BOF aims to attract the most talented professionals\, and to help them qualify for ADB projects. This increasing pool of highly competent bidders ensures the success of ADB projects. \nTarget participants\nFrom ADB members: \n\nconsultants\nconsulting firms\ncontractors\nmanufacturers\nsuppliers/traders\nNGOs and civil society organizations\ngovernment officials\nembassy/trade commissioners\nthink-tanks\, institutes\, academia\, and centers of excellence\n\nResource speakers\nADB procurement and sector specialists will present general requirements for doing business with the ADB\, applicable ADB policies and procedures for procurement of goods\, works\, and services\, and ongoing and upcoming business opportunities. \nSpecialists on ADB’s engagement with NGOs and civil society organizations will present a dedicated session on ADB business opportunities for these organizations. \nImportant documents\nPlease read the following attachments before registering to the BOF and making any travel arrangements. \n\nGeneral information guide\nBOF FAQs\nHotel listing and contacts\nCode of Conduct\n\nCosts\nThere is no fee to participate in the BOF. The ADB organizes the annual BOF as a free service to consultants\, consulting firms\, contractors\, manufacturers\, traders\, suppliers\, embassies/trade commissions\, governments\, civil society organizations\, and the academe/think-tanks from ADB members who are interested in pursuing ADB-financed projects. All participants\, however\, are expected to shoulder all travel-related costs and arrangements (including return airfare\, hotel accommodation\, daily subsistence\, ground transport\, and appropriate visa\, if required) for their participation to the BOF in Manila\, Philippines. \nBusiness Outreach Team\nGaliya Ismakova (Ms)\nBusiness Outreach Director\nProcurement Director\, Procurement\, Portfolio\, and Financial Management Department (PPFD) \nSharlene Shillingford-Mcklmon (Ms)\nBusiness Outreach Team Leader\nPrincipal Procurement Specialist\, PPFD \nBisma Husen (Mr)\nBusiness Outreach Co-team Leader\nPrincipal Procurement Specialist\, PPFD \nConsultants\nMarie Charmaine “Apple” Yuson (Ms)\nProject Manager and Coordinator \nClarissa Santos (Ms)\nLogistics Administrator \nJhoanna “Gigi” Quimson (Ms)\nEvent Management Assistant \nCeline Santos (Ms)\nLogistics Assistant \nJerald Acosta (Mr)\nDigital Communications Expert \nMonday-Thursday\, September 21st-24th\, 2026\n8:00 AM to 5:00 PM \n6 ADB Avenue\, Ortigas Center\nWack-Wack Greenhills East\, Mandaluyong 1550 \n \n\nwww.adb.org/news/events/business-opportunities-fair-2026
URL:https://phil-it.org.ph/events/adb-business-opportunities-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Asian Development Bank\, 6 ADB Avenue\, Ortigas Center\, Wack-Wack Greenhills East\, Mandaluyong\, Metro Manila\, 1550\, Philippines
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