Open Contracting at ADB Business Opportunities Fair 2026

Overview

Public procurement shapes how development happens. At ADB Business Opportunities Fair 2026,
the Open Contracting Partnership (OCP) will showcase practical approaches, tools, and global
lessons that help improve procurement outcomes and maximize development impact.

Why attend?

• Learn practical approaches to delivering better procurement outcomes 
• Explore open-source tools and data-driven methodologies 
• Understand international procurement standards and safeguards 
• Discover how procurement supports climate resilience, inclusion, and sustainability 
• Connect with experts working across Asia and beyond

Meet the OCP Team

Bernadine Fernz, Head of Asia Pacific, and Nishant Bhatnagar, Senior Manager for Asia Pacific, will share
practical insights from OCP’s work across the region.

Where to find us:

Getting procurement right

Monday, 21 September | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM 
How open contracting strengthens procurement reform and delivers better value for money.

Value for money: driving quality infrastructure

Wednesday, 23 September | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 
High-level discussion on quality infrastructure, governance, and long-term development impact.

De-risking Procurement

Thursday, 24 September | 1:30 PM-3:00 PM 
Learn OCP’s Red Flags methodology and 73 corruption risk indicators.

Beyond Procurement

Thursday, 24 September | 3:30 PM-5:00 PM 
Case studies from India, Paraguay, and Ukraine showing procurement as a driver of social and
environmental outcomes.