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Social Impact Assessment in Emerging Economies Conference & Exhibition
ASEAN’s first comprehensive, multi-day international conference and exhibition dedicated to Social Impact Assessment, bringing together policy dialogue, technical expertise, and real-world implementation within one integrated platform.
About SIAC2026
A strategic platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration, focused on advancing social impact assessment practices across emerging economies.
Advancing Social Impact Assessment for Emerging Economies
SIAC2026 is a government-led initiative that marks ASEAN’s first comprehensive, multi-day international conference and exhibition dedicated to Social Impact Assessment (SIA). It brings together policy dialogue, technical expertise, and real-world implementation within a single, integrated platform.
Guided by the theme, “From Policy to Practice: Translating Inclusive Commitments into Action,” SIAC2026 reflects a critical shift toward operationalising inclusive development goals. The conference aims to convene international and regional experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners to advance social impact assessment practices, particularly within emerging economies.
Serving as a strategic platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration, SIAC2026 will facilitate meaningful dialogue and partnerships. The accompanying exhibition will showcase innovative approaches, tools, and case studies that support sustainable development and inclusive growth.
SIAC2026 is expected to attract a diverse range of delegates and stakeholders from across the region and beyond, further reinforcing Sarawak’s position as a hub for thought leadership in sustainable development and responsible resource management.
From Policy to Practice: Translating Inclusive Commitments into Action
The theme reflects the need to move beyond policy statements and toward practical frameworks, measurable outcomes, and collaborative implementation that place people and communities at the centre of development.
A multi-format platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration
Keynotes
High-level perspectives from international and regional leaders in social impact assessment and sustainable development.
Policy Dialogue
Focused discussions on shared SIA protocols, institutionalisation, safeguards, and regional cooperation.
Parallel Forums
Technical sessions covering land acquisition, resettlement, carbon development, data-driven SIA, and more.
Workshop & Training
Capacity-building sessions designed to support practical SIA understanding and implementation.
Designed for decision-makers, practitioners, and implementation partners
Government & Public Sector Leaders
For agencies and institutions involved in policy, planning, development approval, and social safeguards.
Industry & Project Developers
For organisations managing infrastructure, energy, plantation, land use, and resource-based development projects.
SIA Practitioners & Consultants
For professionals involved in assessment, stakeholder engagement, community participation, and reporting.
Researchers, NGOs & Development Partners
For those advancing knowledge, social value, inclusive growth, and responsible development practices.
SIAC2026 at a glance
