The ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) is an annual event that brings together world leaders, CEOs, and senior executives from multinational and regional corporations. Organized by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), the summit serves as a strategic platform to amplify the private sector's voice in driving policy reforms and positioning ASEAN at the center of global economic interconnectedness.
In October 2024, Vientiane, Lao PDR, will host the ABIS, coinciding with its Chairmanship of ASEAN. The summit will reflect the Chairmanship's theme, "ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience," focusing on the priorities set by ASEAN and Lao PDR for the year. Lao PDR's Chairmanship will continue to strengthen the ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Centrality.