Registration to attend ABIS is still open until August 11, 2023 at 23:59 Western Indonesian Time (WIB). To register, create an account on the ASEAN-BAC official website at aseanbacindonesia.id/accounts/register and then place an RSVP for flagship events (subject to availability).

Journalists who want to cover this event can register through the dedicated link aseanbacindonesia.id/media until August 11, 2023 at 23:59 WIB. The government will grant media accreditation for attending this event at a later time.

All speakers and schedules for ABIS 2023 can be accessed on the ASEAN-BAC official website at aseanbacindonesia.id/event/abis-2023#flagship-events.

ASEAN Business & Investment Summit 2023

The ASEAN Business & Investment Summit 2023 is part of the ASEAN-BAC Summit and serves as a platform to amplify the voice of the private sector to push for policy reforms and put ASEAN at the center of the global economy. With diverse perspectives and expertise, ABIS 2023 will facilitate discussions on pressing issues in the ASEAN region toward developing innovative solutions to promote sustainable economic growth.

"ABIS 2023 will strengthen cooperation between stakeholders, facilitate potential ideas and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the ASEAN business landscape," said ASEAN-BAC chairman Arsjad.

"This event will play an important role in shaping a conducive business environment in the ASEAN region, creating opportunities for business leaders to engage in constructive dialogue with policymakers and other parties," he emphasize.

Over the two-day event, ABIS will be attended by prominent speakers from ASEAN member countries and the bloc’s dialogue partners, including: Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Zulkifli Hasan; former Indonesian minister of tourism and creative economy and former executive director of development policy and partnerships at the World Bank, Prof. Mari Elka Pangestu; Chairman of the Japan International Trade Organization (JETRO), Norihiko Ishiguro; Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), John W.H. Denton AO; and Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E Budi Sadikin. In understanding the positions of Indonesia and ASEAN amid the rapid changes in the global landscape and increasing tensions in the geopolitical sphere, ABIS 2023 will strengthen ASEAN-BAC's commitment to uphold ASEAN centrality through innovation and inclusivity.

ASEAN Business Awards 2023

The ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) has been an important initiative of the ASEAN-BAC since its inception in 2007. Over the past 13 years, ABA has provided members of the ASEAN business community with a platform to reaffirm their position among their industry peers. ABA serves to enhance regional integration and in doing so, demonstrates ASEAN-BAC's commitment to innovation and sustainability.

ABA 2023 will honor outstanding companies and individuals who have demonstrated leadership in driving growth through innovative solutions. In addition, this year’s awards will also recognize businesses that prioritize an agenda for building sustainability, showcasing their dedication to developing a more inclusive and environmentally responsible ASEAN community.

"The very essence of ABA is to highlight the importance of collaboration and community empowerment in the ASEAN business landscape. We firmly believe that strong partnerships and social responsibility play an important role in driving prosperity across the ASEAN region,” said Bernardino Vega, Alternate Chair of ASEAN-BAC.

"By recognizing and celebrating an extraordinary business community, we aim to inspire others to contribute to ASEAN's sustainable economic growth," he said.

ABIS and ABA 2023 are designed to be innovative events that offer unparalleled networking opportunities and knowledge sharing while celebrating the achievements that drive the ASEAN region forward.

Companies such as PT Astra International Tbk., Indika Group, Sinar Mas, Bakrie Group, East Ventures, Indofood, Mayora Group and MRT Jakarta have all expressed their support for ABIS and ABA 2023.

Azis Armand, Deputy President Director and CEO of Indika Group said: “Indika Energy is excited to support ABIS and ABA 2023. This prestigious event celebrates businesses that prioritize innovation and sustainability, values that are aligned with Indika Energy's mission. We are proud to be part of a community that recognizes the importance of collaborative efforts in driving a prosperous and inclusive ASEAN community.”

Franky Oesman Widjaja, Chairman and CEO of Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food, who is also the 2023 ABA Expert Judge for the Food Security Category, said: “The agribusiness sector has a great potential to contribute to sustainable economic growth in ASEAN. Through these events, I hope the industry can collaborate to develop innovative solutions that enhance ASEAN's role in the global economic landscape."

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