Schedule
- 21 September: Pre-BOF sessions (all day early registration)
- 22–23 September: Main BOF sessions
- 24 September: Training sessions
Description
The 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.
Pre-Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) sessions
This 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.
Sector 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.
To 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.
Training sessions
On 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:
- Understanding bidding documents for goods and works contracts
- Evaluation Using Merit Point Criteria for goods and works contracts
- The New ADB Safeguards Policy: Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
- Dispute Resolution as a support to quality of infrastructure
These 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.
One-on-one meetings
Appointments 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.
Networking among participants
Participants are invited to utilize the following ADB networking groups within the LinkedIn platform to communicate with other relevant professionals and prospective BOF participants.
A 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.
Objectives
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to:
- meet with ADB staff in procurement, consulting, project management, and related operations.
- meet with ADB sector specialists.
- network with other consulting firms, contractors, and suppliers.
- hear presentations on how to qualify for ADB-financed contracts.
- discover what business opportunities are available and where.
At the end of the event, participants will have:
- discovered the advantages of ADB-financed contracts.
- received 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.
- learned how to locate business opportunities.
- learned the best practices to prepare responsive bids and proposals.
- received first-hand information on contracting opportunities by sector currently available under ongoing ADB-financed projects, and upcoming ADB pipeline projects.
- explored areas of cooperation with other BOF participants.
Expected output
The 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.
Target participants
From ADB members:
- consultants
- consulting firms
- contractors
- manufacturers
- suppliers/traders
- NGOs and civil society organizations
- government officials
- embassy/trade commissioners
- think-tanks, institutes, academia, and centers of excellence
Resource speakers
ADB 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.
Specialists on ADB’s engagement with NGOs and civil society organizations will present a dedicated session on ADB business opportunities for these organizations.
Important documents
Please read the following attachments before registering to the BOF and making any travel arrangements.
Costs
There 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.
Business Outreach Team
Galiya Ismakova (Ms)
Business Outreach Director
Procurement Director, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD)
Sharlene Shillingford-Mcklmon (Ms)
Business Outreach Team Leader
Principal Procurement Specialist, PPFD
Bisma Husen (Mr)
Business Outreach Co-team Leader
Principal Procurement Specialist, PPFD
Consultants
Marie Charmaine “Apple” Yuson (Ms)
Project Manager and Coordinator
Clarissa Santos (Ms)
Logistics Administrator
Jhoanna “Gigi” Quimson (Ms)
Event Management Assistant
Celine Santos (Ms)
Logistics Assistant
Jerald Acosta (Mr)
Digital Communications Expert
Monday-Thursday, September 21st-24th, 2026
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
6 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center
Wack-Wack Greenhills East, Mandaluyong 1550
