International summit · Davao, Philippines

ASEAN Innovation Summit 2026
a presentation on AI in trade

The first ASEAN Innovation Summit took place in Davao, Philippines. Founder Timothy Song spoke on the main stage and participated in signing an MOU on AI agents for ASEAN procurement, sales and trade.

3days of the summit

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1MOU

Transmission's main-stage presentation at ASEAN Innovation Summit 2026 in Davao

Key facts

ASEAN Innovation Summit 2026: presentation and MOU

Updated 2026-10-09

Date and venue: 17–19 September 2026, SMX Convention Center Lanang, Davao
Organiser: Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCCII), 58 years, around 500 members
Theme: ASEAN Innovation: MSMEs at the Forefront of Industry 5.0
Alongside: Davao Agri Trade Expo 2026
Presentation: 19 September, main stage: AI in international trade for smoother, more reliable transactions
Outcome: Certificate of appreciation; MOU on AI agents for ASEAN procurement, sales and trade

Context

The Philippines holds the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026. The Davao chamber organised the first summit as a private-sector contribution to the chairmanship year, focusing on innovation, digital transformation and small businesses.

How it was delivered

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Speaker invitation
Received from the Davao chamber on 27 August 2026.
Invitation
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Presentation
19 September, 14:40–15:00: AI in international trade.
Founder
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MOU signing
MOU on AI agents for ASEAN procurement, sales and trade.
Team
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Follow-up
Connections with ASEAN chambers and buyers.
AI + team