2026 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit

Manila, Philippines

2026 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit Speakers 51

Regional voices, global perspectives

The Summit's speaker lineup reflects the full breadth of Southeast Asia's growth story, from boardrooms and government ministries to startups, small businesses, philanthropies, and digital platforms. These are the leaders driving ASEAN's economic transformation.

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Angelina Jolie

Actress, Filmmaker and Humanitarian

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Lea Salonga

Award Winning Actress and Singer

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Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala

Chief Executive Officer

ACMobility

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Tony Lambino

President and Trustee

Ayala Foundation, Inc.

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Merit Janow

Chair of the Board of Directors

Mastercard

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Kuok Hui Kwong

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Shangri-La Group

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Jane Sun

Chief Executive Officer

Trip.com Group

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Jon Huntsman

Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth

Mastercard

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Joey Concepcion III

Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines; Founder

Go Negosyo

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Kylie Verzosa

Actress, Entrepreneur and Mental Health Advocate; Founder, SOLÁ and &you

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Tan Sri Nazir Razak

Founding Partner and Chairman

Ikhlas Capital

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Wolfgang Fengler

Chief Executive Officer

World Data Lab

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Rico Hizon

Anchor of “Beyond the Exchange”

ABS-CBN News Channel

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Payal Dalal

Executive Vice President, Global Programs

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

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Jessie McComb

Senior Tourism Industry Specialist

Asian Development Bank

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Tanit Kane Chearavanont

Group CEO Wholesale Business

CP Axtra

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Ranil DeSilva

Chief Financial & Operating Officer

CARE USA

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David Mann

Chief Economist, Asia Pacific

Mastercard

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Pei Ying Chua

Head Economist, APAC

LinkedIn

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Gargee Ghosh

Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School; Senior Advisor

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

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Mark Barnett

EVP, Small & Medium Enterprises

Mastercard

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Richard Wormald

President, Asia Pacific

Mastercard

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Andi Taufan Garuda Putra

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Amartha Financial

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Sandhya Devanathan

Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Australia

OpenAI

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Prof. José Ignacio Latorre

Professor, National University of Singapore; Director

Centre for Quantum Technologies

Steffi Cua Idyllic Summers

Steffi Cua

Founder and Creative Director

Idyllic Summers

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Nitin Gajria

Managing Director, Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier Markets

Google

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Scott Morris

Vice-President, East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific

Asian Development Bank

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David Katz

Chief Executive Officer, Circle Singapore; VP Strategy and Policy, APAC

Circle

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Rajo Laurel

Founder and Chief Vision Officer

Rajo Laurel Enterprises

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Vince Iswara

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

DANA

Illaria Chan Tech For Good Institute

Ilaria Chan

Founding Chairwoman

Tech For Good Institute

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Satvinder Singh

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community

ASEAN Secretariat

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Rithy Pahn

Academy Award-nominated Filmmaker, Writer, and Producer

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Anissa Safia

Author, Publisher and Entrepreneur

Anissa Safia Empire

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Chanida Klyphun

Director of Public Policy, Southeast Asia

TikTok

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Donald Ong

Division President, Southeast Asia East

Mastercard

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Home to more than 700 million people and 70 million MSMEs, Southeast Asia is where inclusive growth is being tested and proven. From digital transformation and financial health to tourism and the creator economy, this year's program explores how key growth sectors can lead to shared prosperity across the region.

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2026 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit

November 11th

Manila, Philippines

Don't miss our world-class collection of innovators and thought leaders discuss all things inclusive growth. Save the date to your preferred calendar using the links below.