Training Session: From Strategy to Action – The ADB Green Ports Toolkit
21 May 2026, Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Auditorium Hall 1

Ports face mounting pressures from climate, decarbonization targets, and community expectations, but where do port authorities start? This session will introduce the ADB Green Ports Toolkit, a web-based decision support tool currently under development, offering a practical, step-by-step guide to help ports of all sizes translate sustainability ambitions into implementable, locally adaptable action.

Training Session: Green Roads Workshop
21 May 2026, Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Auditorium Hall 2

This session leverages good practices from the ADB Green Roads Toolkit to demonstrate how road investments can be planned, designed, and delivered in greener, more resilient, and resource-efficient ways. Through expert presentations, group exercises, and facilitated discussion, participants will translate toolkit guidance into concrete actions for building sustainable road networks.

Focus Session: Data-to-Deal— Partnerships for Catalyzing Transport Decarbonization Finance
21 May 2026, Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Auditorium Hall 3

How can Asia's transport sector unlock billions in climate finance when financing barriers remain? This session will discuss opportunities for scaling financing for sustainable transport in Asia and the Pacific, and demonstrate how data-informed decision-making can accelerate investment in low-carbon transport across pilot countries.

Focus Session: Transport Project Management and Contract Execution in Crises
21 May 2026, Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Auditorium Hall 4

When pandemics, conflicts, and economic shocks halt progress, how do transport projects survive and advance? This session will share field-tested crisis management tools, contract strategies, and real-world lessons—what works, what failed, and why—from ADB and its partners managing projects through severe disruptions, including in fragile and conflict-affected situations.

Focus Session: Donor Roundtable
21 May 2026, Thursday
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Auditorium Hall 1

What does successful donor coordination for sustainable transport really look like, and where are the breakthrough innovations happening? This session will bring together multilateral development banks, international financing institutions, and bilateral partners to explore how financing solutions and emerging assistance mechanisms can concretely supporting developing member countries in transitioning to sustainable transport.

Showcase Session: From Ideas to Impact – European Transport Solutions
21 May 2026, Thursday
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Auditorium Hall 2

Asia and the Pacific faces converging crises that demand innovative transport responses. This session showcases proven, scalable European solutions ready for deployment in the region — from resilient supply chains to decarbonized mobility. Through presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will explore how cross-regional collaboration between Europe and Asia-Pacific can accelerate transformative action.

Showcase Session: From Ideas to Impact — Tailored Regional Solutions
21 May 2026, Thursday
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Auditorium Hall 3

What separates bold transport plans from on-the-ground success? This session will showcase practical solutions in ADB developing member countries for translating national priorities into action, promoting sustainable, equitable, and resilient transport. Participants will gain insights into replication pathways, governance approaches, and enabling conditions that accelerate inclusive transport outcomes across diverse contexts. priorities into operating projects.

Focus Session: Smarter Transport and Urban Planning Using Mobile Phone Signal Data
21 May 2026, Thursday
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Auditorium Hall 4

Imagine unlocking detailed mobility insights without expensive surveys in cities with limited data. This session will demonstrate how mobile phone signal data transforms urban planning and transport investment decisions, drawing lessons from Nepal's experience with metro, bus systems, and digital twins.