Business Opportunities Outreach

Held periodically over two days, usually once per year, these events allow participants to:

• meet with ADB staff in procurement, consulting, project management, and related operations;
• meet with ADB sector specialists;
• network with other participants from ADB’s developed and developing members;
• hear presentations on how to qualify for ADB-financed contracts and partnerships; and
• discover what business opportunities are available, and where.

These events aim to attract the most talented professionals and firms, and help them qualify for ADB projects. This increasing pool of competent bidders ensures the success of ADB projects.

Participation is limited to venue capacity, and delegates are responsible for participation costs.

BOSs normally comprise half-day or one-day events hosted by a local organization from an ADB member and delivered by ADB staff.

BOSs are arranged on a rolling, demand-led basis. Requests originate from interested host organizations such as chambers of commerce, consulting or contractor associations, industry federations, and ministries of trade or foreign affairs, and requests are routed to ADB staff through the respective constituency office of the ADB Board of Directors. Session formats generally consist of plenary presentations and/or panel discussions with ADB speakers on doing business with ADB, followed by one-on-one meetings or small-group clinics among ADB and participants to discuss specific areas of interest and specific considerations for seeking out opportunities.

Host organizations are responsible for all local arrangements, and delegates are responsible for participation costs.

If your organization is interested in hosting a BOS, please send us your feedback or requests.