ASEAN Business and Technology Forum 2025​: Road to APEC 2027 in Vietnam

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Shaping ASEAN's future​

The RMIT ASEAN Business and Technology Forum (ABTF) 2025 brings together business leaders, policymakers, academics and innovators to discuss competitiveness, digital transformation and sustainability across the region.​

Aligned with the Road to APEC 2027 in Vietnam, the Forum will not only underscore Vietnam's pivotal role but also situate ASEAN's collective trajectory at the centre of regionaldiscourse.​

Co-hosted by RMIT Vietnam and key regional stakeholders, ABTF 2025 will:​

  • Drive substantive dialogue, foster enduring partnerships and deliver policy-relevant outcomes that advance ASEAN business and society
  • Position Vietnam as a regional leader on innovation, digital economy and green transformation
  • Establish RMIT Vietnam as a hub for knowledge leadership across Southeast Asia - anchored in our ethos of Knowledge with Action: "Generating positive impact together"
  • Exemplifies RMIT's commitment to extending its positive impact across Southeast Asia

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Strategic partners

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Topics and relevance

The Forum will focus on the most pressing issues shaping ASEAN's future:

  • Trade, integration and connectivity - Navigating tariff shocks, intra-ASEAN trade and regional agreements.
  • Digital economy and AI - Leveraging AI and digital trade frameworks while addressing risks.
  • Sustainability and innovation - Advancing renewable energy, transition finance and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

These discussions will provide insights and strategies to strengthen regional resilience and competitiveness, while directly contributing to the Phu Quoc 2027 ASEAN Business Priorities Brief.​

Explore the Program highlights

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Who should join

  • ASEAN business leaders and executives: CEOs, directors and senior management from regional corporations and multinational enterprises operating within ASEAN.
  • Regional chambers of commerce and industry associations: Representatives driving collective business interests and advocacy across ASEAN nations.
  • Policy-makers and government officials: Individuals shaping economic policies, trade agreements and regulatory frameworks within ASEAN governments.
  • Entrepreneurs and start-ups: Founders and innovators leading emerging businesses and disruptive technologies across the region.
  • International organisations and think tanks: Experts and researchers contributing to regional development strategies and global economic analyses.
  • Faculty, researchers and students: Academics and future leaders from business schools and research institutions, eager to engage with real-world business challenges and opportunities. 

Why attend?

Participation in the RMIT ABTF 2025 offers a unique confluence of strategic insights, unparalleled networking opportunities and a chance to directly influence the future discourse on ASEAN business priorities. Attendees will gain a significant competitive edge in navigating the complexities of the modern global economy.​

AI insights and foresight

Explore how AI is reshaping ASEAN's economy

Elite networking

Connect with senior leaders from business, government and academia

Vietnam's economic engine

Learn about Vietnam's role as a regional growth driver

Influence and contribute

Contribute to the forthcoming Phu Quoc 2027 ASEAN Business Priorities Brief and help shape ASEAN's agenda towards APEC 2027.

Speakers

The RMIT ASEAN Business and Technology Forum (ABTF) 2025 features leading voices from business, government and academia across Southeast Asia. From keynote addresses to expert-led track sessions, our speakers will share insights on trade, digital transformation, AI and sustainable growth.​

Full speaker lineup will be announced soon.​

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