Asia stands at a defining moment for global development. As governments, philanthropy, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and civil society work to address increasingly complex global challenges, new forms of partnership are needed to advance shared prosperity across the region and beyond.

The Rockefeller Foundation’s current priorities, across energy, food, health, and finance, reflect our commitment to supporting locally led action in Asia.

Building on successful convenings in New Delhi (2023), Bangkok (2024), and Jakarta (2025), AsiaXchange — The Rockefeller Foundation’s flagship convening in Asia — returns to Bangkok for its fourth edition in October 2026.

AsiaXchange 2026

International cooperation is entering a new era. The institutions and approaches that shaped global development over the past several decades are evolving, even as economic, climate, health, and food security challenges grow more interconnected.

AsiaXchange 2026 is designed to explore and shape what comes next — bringing together philanthropy, governments, multilateral institutions, civil society, and the private sector to develop new models of partnership that can meet today’s challenges.

This year’s convening is structured as a series of separate sessions running across three days in Bangkok, October 14–16, each with its own focus, format, and invited group.

The sessions will address questions such as: How does Asia mobilize more of its own capital, and its own institutions, for its own transition? How can sovereign debt be restructured so that the cost of servicing it stops crowding out the investments that generate growth? And what becomes possible when development finance data can be seen in one place rather than a dozen?

If you’re interested in taking part in AsiaXchange 2026, reach out to asiaxchange@rockfound.org.

Past Highlights

From Bangkok to Jakarta, AsiaXchange has convened leaders across government, philanthropy, business, academia, and civil society to spark partnerships, share solutions, and advance economic opportunity across Asia.

  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — H.E. Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Government of Indonesia
  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — Advisory Group
  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — Maha Eltohamy, The Rockefeller Foundation, in conversation with Shaun Seow, Philanthropy Asia Alliance
  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — Elizabeth Yee, The Rockefeller Foundation
  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — H.E. Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Government of Indonesia
  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — H.E. Edi Pambudi, Government of Indonesia
  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, UN ESCAP
  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — In conversation: Amitabh Kant, G20 India Sherpa; Bambang Brodjonegoro, Asian Development Bank Institute; Gabriel Leung, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; and Jaime Ho, The Straits Times
  • AsiaXchange 2025 | Indonesia — Deepali Khanna, The Rockefeller Foundation
  • AsiaXchange 2024 | Thailand — H.E. Prasert Chantararuangthong, Government of Thailand
  • AsiaXchange 2024 | Thailand — Thai cultural performance
  • AsiaXchange 2024 | Thailand — H.E. Pavich Kesavawong, Government of Thailand
  • AsiaXchange 2024 | Thailand — Jennifer Lewis, Temasek Trust
  • AsiaXchange 2023 | India — Sh. Suman Bery, NITI Aayog
  • AsiaXchange 2023 | India — Mr. N.K. Singh, 15th Finance Commission