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ASEAN Trade Forum 2026 Timor-Leste

17 November 2026The GMN Multifunction Hall, Dili, Timor-Leste

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Date
17 November 2026Tuesday
Venue
The GMN Multifunction HallDili, Timor-Leste
Delegates
Around 300From across ASEAN and Timor-Leste
Region
11 ASEAN countriesParticipating economies

A strategic business platform for ASEAN and Timor-Leste

The ASEAN Trade Forum is a strategic business platform designed to connect ASEAN businesses with trade and investment opportunities in Timor-Leste and the wider ASEAN market. The forum aims to facilitate market access, provide insights into trade regulations and logistics, and explore cross-border business opportunities. It also seeks to position Timor-Leste as an emerging gateway connecting ASEAN with the wider Oceania region, while creating practical opportunities for business partnerships, distribution agreements, sourcing collaborations, and trade deals.

What the forum sets out to do

  1. To connect ASEAN businesses with trade opportunities in Timor-Leste and the wider ASEAN market.

  2. To explore market access, trade regulations, logistics and cross-border business opportunities.

  3. To promote Timor-Leste as an emerging gateway connecting ASEAN with the wider Oceania region.

  4. To create practical opportunities for business partnerships, distribution agreements, sourcing and trade deals.

One forum, four ways to take part

The ASEAN Trade Forum Conference brings together approximately 300 delegates from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste to explore trade and investment opportunities, gain insights into Timor-Leste’s economic future, and expand into new markets. Featuring a Mini Exhibition and Showcase, ASEAN MSMEs Day activities, and an exclusive Networking Dinner hosted by the Ministry, the forum fosters strategic partnerships, cross-border collaboration, and business growth, positioning Timor-Leste as a gateway between ASEAN and the wider Oceania region.

Conference

A one-day conference for around 300 traders, investors, government officials, MNCs, SMEs and MSMEs from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste, on trading opportunities and the future direction of Timor-Leste.

  • Mini Exhibition & Showcase

    Booths where companies present their products, services and trade offers to delegates.

  • Networking Dinner

    Hosted by the Ministry

    An evening for delegates, officials and partners to meet and follow up.

  • ASEAN MSMEs Day

    Dedicated activities for micro, small and medium enterprises from across ASEAN.

Four target sectors

  1. Tourism

    Agro Tourism · Medical Tourism · Edu Tourism

  2. Energy & Minerals

    Oil & Gas · Renewable Energy · Mining

  3. Agriculture, Plantation & Fisheries

    Agri-Business · Plantation · Fisheries & Aquaculture

  4. Construction & Infrastructure

    Construction · Public Transport · Logistics & Maritime

Flags of the ASEAN member states
Participating regional dynamic economies
11 ASEAN countries
Intra-ASEAN trade (2024)
USD 802.5 billion
Estimated combined GDP
USD 4.13 trillion

Tentative itinerary

Select a date to see its programme. The itinerary is tentative and may change.

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14 November 2026Saturday Arrival
  • 08:00am

    Arrive: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, Dili

  • 11:00am

    Hotel Check-In & Free at Leisure

  • 06:00pm

    Networking Dinner

15 – 18 November 2026 Dili International Conference
  • 09:00am

    Opening Ceremony, Dili International Conference

  • 10:30am

    Dili International Conference Session

  • 06:30pm

    Gala Dinner

17 November 2026Tuesday ASEAN Trade Forum

The GMN Multifunction Hall, Dili, Timor-Leste

Opening Ceremony

  • 07:30am

    Registration & Networking

  • 08:45am

    VIP Arrival

  • 08:50am

    Opening Performance

  • 09:00am

    Welcoming Speech

    H.E. Mr. Filipus Nino Pereira, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Timor-Leste

  • 09:15am

    Keynote Speech

  • 09:30am

    Morning Break

1st Half Session

  • 09:40am

    Timor-Leste Economic Overview

  • 10:15am

    Keynote Address: The Path to 2045: Public-Private Collaboration and Legal Architecture for Timor-Leste’s Full ASEAN Integration

  • 11:00am

    Session 1: Integrating a New Economy into ASEAN’s Financial Architecture

  • 12:30pm

    Session 2: Unlocking Opportunities in Agriculture, Plantation & Fisheries

  • 01:15pm

    Networking Lunch

2nd Half Session

  • 02:15pm

    Session 3: Empowering MSMEs & Enhancing Prosperity Corridors: Integrating Timor-Leste’s Local Cooperatives into ASEAN Value Chains

  • 03:00pm

    Session 4: Enhancing Regional Connectivity, Tourism Infrastructure & Air Logistics in Frontier ASEAN Markets

  • 03:45pm

    Session 5: Cross-Border Synergies: Navigating Joint Ventures & Agribusiness Trade between Indonesia & Timor-Leste

  • 04:30pm

    Coffee Break

  • 04:40pm

    Main Panel Discussion: The ASEAN Strategic Gateway: Trade Facilitation, Supply Chain Resiliency & Early-Mover Advantages in Timor-Leste

  • 05:45pm

    Closing Remarks

  • 06:30pm

    Networking Dinner

The GMN Multifunction Hall

GMN, Grupo Média Nacional
Dili, Timor-Leste
  • Tuesday 17 November 2026, registration from 07:30am
  • Fly into Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, Dili
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