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Summit 2026

Cebu’s flagship global investor summit connecting world capital with real-economy opportunities.

January 2026 | Cebu Provincial Capitol, Philippines

The Strategic Moment: Why Cebu, Why Now?

A New Hub for Global Capital

Capital is on the move. As global supply chains shift and investors seek resilience, stability, and new growth hubs, Cebu is stepping forward.

CIIS 2026 is the Province of Cebu’s strategic answer to this moment—an initiative to introduce the world’s investment community to Cebu not just as a world-class destination, but as a real-economy base for manufacturing, services, tourism, and innovation.

The Ultimate Purpose: To attract the world’s most forward-looking investors and position Cebu as Asia Pacific’s economic epicenter—a logical base for regional expansion, manufacturing, services, and innovation.

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WHEN

Tuesday - Friday
15 - 20 May, 2026

WHERE

Location Venue,
Cebu City

REACH

1,000+ Attendees,
25+ Countries

Register now

WHERE

Location Venue,
Cebu City

WHEN

Tuesday - Friday
15 - 20 May, 2026

REACH

1,000+ Attendees,
25+ Countries

Register now

Investment Pillars & Thematic Focus

Explore Investable Cebu: The Four Pillars

CIIS 2026 is structured around four strategic pillars, offering clear, navigable focus areas for investors.

Real Economy & Advanced Manufacturing

Positioning Cebu as a competitive base for the tangible economy of goods and components.

Autoparts
Defense-support
Textiles
Micromanufacturing

Tourism, Lifestyle & Experience Economy

Deepening Cebu’s strength in tourism into high-yield, long-stay, and lifestyle investments.

Hospitality & Tourism Estates
F&B and Retail
Aviation & Route Networks

Talent, Education & Healthcare

Building Cebu as a human capital and health hub for the Visayas, Mindanao, and wider Asia Pacific.

Universities & Int’l Schools
Vocational Training
Hospitals & Medical Tourism
Eldercare

Sustainable & Resilient Cebu

Ensuring Cebu’s growth is climate-smart, disaster-resilient, and aligned with global ESG standards.

Climate-Resilient Infra
Sustainable Industrial Dev.
PPP & Governance Reforms

Real Economy & Advanced Manufacturing

Positioning Cebu as a competitive base for the tangible economy of goods and components.

Autoparts
Defense-support
Textiles
Micromanufacturing

Tourism, Lifestyle & Experience Economy

Deepening Cebu’s strength in tourism into high-yield, long-stay, and lifestyle investments.

Hospitality & Tourism Estates
F&B and Retail
Aviation & Route Networks

Talent, Education & Healthcare

Building Cebu as a human capital and health hub for the Visayas, Mindanao, and wider Asia Pacific.

Universities & Int’l Schools
Vocational Training
Hospitals & Medical Tourism
Eldercare

Sustainable & Resilient Cebu

Ensuring Cebu’s growth is climate-smart, disaster-resilient, and aligned with global ESG standards.

Climate-Resilient Infra
Sustainable Industrial Dev.
PPP & Governance Reforms

An Outcomes-Focused Summit

De-Risking Investment, Building Confidence

This Summit is designed to convert global interest into structured pipelines and partnerships. We provide investors with unparalleled access and clarity.

ACCESS INVESTMENT-READY PROJECTS

Explore a credible portfolio of opportunities under the Provincial Investment Code, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and joint ventures.

MEET KEY DECISION-MAKERS

Engage directly with Cebu’s political and economic leadership, developers, industrialists, and proven private sector champions.

DE-RISK YOUR ENTRY

Gain clarity on processes, incentives, timelines, and risk-sharing mechanisms through dedicated legal and regulatory briefings.

BUILD LONG-TERM CORRIDORS

Lay the groundwork for sustained relationships through country-specific investment desks (Korea, Japan, China, Middle East) and follow-up missions.

Your Journey at CIIS 2026

Our program is crafted to move you from understanding Cebu’s potential to exploring specific opportunities and entering real deal conversations.

Opening Plenary

Asia Pacific's Economic Epicenter

Set the strategic tone with Cebu’s 10-15 year economic vision.

Global Investor Briefing

Why Cebu, Why Now?

A concise, data-backed case on Cebu’s macroeconomic profile, connectivity, and talent base.

Pillar & Sector Deep Dives

Explore specific opportunities in manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, and education.

Country-Focused Dialogues

High-level roundtables aligning Cebu’s opportunities with the strategic interests of delegations from Korea, Japan, Singapore, China, Taiwan, and the Middle East.