Organizers: GMS Program Secretariat (supported by ADB) in partnership with Access Partnership
The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Innovation Forum will convene senior policymakers, private sector leaders, and regional experts on 30 October 2025, both virtually and in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation under the GMS Digitalization Action Plan (2025–2027), guided by the GMS Innovation Strategy for Development 2030.
This high-level event is designed to foster collaboration and dialogue, underscoring implementation progress, sector-specific innovations, and strategies to accelerate inclusive digital transformation across the GMS, focusing on three priority sectors: Agriculture, Tourism, and Trade & Investment.
The GMS Innovation Forum is a flagship event of the GMS Innovation Week 2025, taking place on 27–31 October 2025 in Ha Noi. Throughout the week, participants will build practical skills, share innovations, and co-develop actionable roadmaps for digitalization in priority GMS sectors.
Objectives
- Discuss policy and implementation progress under the GMS Digitalization Action Plan
- Share innovative policy and technological solutions
- Advance dialogue on regional cooperation and financing mechanisms to support digital transformation.