Filipino-American artist and Black Eyed Peas founding member Apl.de.Ap is among the featured speakers at the 2026 ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS), scheduled on November 14 to 15 at Solaire Resort in Parañaque City.
According to the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines, Apl.de.Ap will take part in the summit's discussions on the region's creative industries and their potential to drive economic growth.
The official ABIS 2026 program lists the Filipino-American musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist as a panelist in Session 5, titled “Scaling ASEAN's Creative Advantage,” scheduled on November 14.
The session will explore how ASEAN can turn creativity, culture, and talent into competitive advantages in the global market, as well as how investments can help expand the region's creative industries.
Apl.de.Ap will join other speakers, including Lord Ed Vaizey, Apples Aberin of One Mega Group Inc., and Ruben Hattari of Netflix. The discussion will be moderated by Mary Jade Roxas-Divinagracia of PwC Philippines.
Carrying the theme “ASEAN: Creating Our Shared Future in the Age of Intelligence,” ABIS 2026 will bring together regional leaders, government officials, business executives, investors, and industry experts to discuss economic opportunities and challenges across Southeast Asia.
Other key topics on the summit's agenda include food and energy security, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, inclusive growth, and regional investment.
The event is part of the Philippines' efforts to strengthen trade, investment, innovation, and public-private sector cooperation during its 2026 ASEAN chairmanship.
