Register for ACEF 2026

Early Bird: 16 March – 1 May
Online Registration Open Now
Onsite Opens 8 June 2026

This registration form is for self-funded participants who will cover their own travel, accommodation, and related costs. Forum speakers, panelists, and invited Developing Member Country (DMC) officials are advised to use the separate invitation-based registration links provided by the Forum Secretariat.

Registration Rates

Choose the pass that fits your schedule.

Show rates for:
✓ Save $20 vs Regular Rate · Ends 1 May
2
Day Pass
USD 160

Early Bird Rate · Until 1 May

  • Any 2 days of your choice
  • All sessions on selected days
  • Mobile app access
  • Lunches & refreshments
3
Day Pass
USD 210

Early Bird Rate · Until 1 May

  • Any 3 days of your choice
  • All sessions on selected days
  • Mobile app access
  • Lunches & refreshments
4
Day Pass — Full Forum
USD 260

Early Bird Rate · Until 1 May

  • Complete 4-day access
  • All sessions & pre-forum events
  • Mobile app access
  • Lunches & refreshments
  • Best value for full experience
Early Bird Rate — 16 March to 1 May 2026
Regular Rate — 2 May to 11 June 2026

How Would You Like to Register?

Choose the registration type that best suits your needs — register as an individual or on behalf of a group or proxy.

Individual Registration

Register yourself for ACEF 2026
Register directly as a participant attending ACEF 2026 in your own name. You will receive a personal confirmation and access to the event mobile app and all conference materials.
  • Personal registration in your name
  • Confirmation email sent directly to you
  • Access to your personal mobile app account
  • Select your preferred pass (2, 3, or 4-Day)
  • Visa endorsement letter request available
Individual Registration

Group or Proxy Registration

Register on behalf of others
Ideal for organisations registering multiple participants, or for an administrator registering colleagues. You can submit registrations on behalf of others in a single process.
  • Register multiple participants at once
  • Proxy registration on behalf of colleagues
  • Centralised payment and invoicing
  • Mix pass types across group members
  • Contact us for group discount enquiries
Group or Proxy Registration

Onsite Registration opens on Monday, 8 June 2026 at the ACEF venue. Online registration is recommended to secure your spot and avoid queues on-site.

Visa Endorsement Letter: The deadline to submit your request for a visa endorsement letter is 20 May 2026. Visa endorsement letters will be issued to participants from ADB Developing Member Countries and paying participants. Please notify us at acef2026@adb.org well in advance.

What's Included

Your full conference registration gives you complete access to everything ACEF 2026 has to offer.

All Sessions

Full access to thematic track sessions, plenaries, deep-dive workshops, spotlight sessions, sector sessions, and pre-forum events.

Event Mobile App

Access all conference materials, presentations, schedules, and networking tools through the official ACEF mobile application.

Meals & Refreshments

Lunches and refreshments are included throughout the conference days, giving you more time to connect with fellow participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about registering for ACEF 2026? Find answers to the most common queries below.

The Early Bird rate is available from 16 March to 1 May 2026. After 1 May, the Regular Rate applies until the close of online registration on 11 June 2026.
Credit card payment is accepted for online and onsite registration (Visa and Mastercard only). Bank transfer is available upon request only until 15 May. Cash payment is accepted for onsite registration.
USD (online and onsite payment) and PHP (onsite payment).
No, there is no group discount. However, an early bird rate is available until 1 May.
Online registration is available through the ACEF registration portal. Select your pass type, complete the registration form, and proceed with payment. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration..
Refunds are only available for credit card payments, and refund and cancellation requests are subject to the approval of the ACEF Secretariat (“The Organizer”) and subject to applicable bank charges/card fees. No refund/cancellation will be honored once the forum has started. Processing of refunds will take 7-20 business days depending on the terms and conditions of the payee’s bank.
Complimentary for the following groups of people given their contribution to the event and ADB's policy for supporting DMC officials’ capacity development: Officials from ADB’s Developing Member Countries, Speakers in the thematic tracks, plenaries, deep-dive workshop, and other ACEF sessions, Academe (upon request)
Yes, onsite registration opens on Monday, 8 June 2026 at the ACEF venue in Manila. We strongly recommend registering online in advance to secure your spot and avoid queues.

Still have questions? We're happy to help.

Email us at acef2026@adb.org