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 — returned to Bangkok for its fourth edition in October 2026.
AsiaXchange 2026
Build the Shared Future
International cooperation is entering a new era. The institutions and approaches that have shaped global development over the past several decades are evolving, even as economic, climate, health, and food security challenges grow more interconnected.
AsiaXchange 2026 brought together philanthropy, governments, multilateral institutions, civil society, and the private sector to explore and shape what comes next — developing new models of partnership to address today’s challenges.
Held in Bangkok from October 14–16, 2026, the convening featured a series of sessions across three days, each with its own focus, format, and invited group.
Discussions explored critical questions facing the region, including how Asia could mobilize more of its own capital and institutions to support its transition, how sovereign debt could be restructured to free up resources for growth, and how greater access to development finance data could unlock new opportunities.
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Past Convenings
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.
