The Asia Inclusion Summit is a series of publicly available events aimed at encouraging ongoing dialogue to determine what diversity, equity and inclusion means in different markets in Asia — celebrating the good policies and practices already in place as well as promoting an intersectional and collaborative approach across industries and markets.
In addition to raising general awareness, these events are intended to move institutions and individuals to beyond the rhetoric and into real impact and sustainable, positive change via a strong community of advocates and change makers.
The Inclusion Summit Series across Asia…
Hong Kong
Manulife partnered with SCMP in 2023 for the first in-person summit, a hybrid event with the theme “Amplifying conversations. Activating passion.” It was held in Hong Kong and encouraged virtual participants to dial in from around the region. It swiftly became an annual partnership, focusing on “Enabling Allyship and Action (2024)” and on “Shaping Inclusive Growth in Asia (2025),” thus completing the 3-year thematic arc from Awareness to Allyship to Action.
As the world’s economic and cultural gravity shifts toward Asia, inclusion has become the defining advantage of the new century. The Hong Kong Inclusion Summit 2026 brings together leaders from business, government, and civil society to reimagine what belonging means in a region built on diversity, resilience, and shared progress.
This full-day summit on “Redefining Belonging: Inclusion for the Asian Century,” dives deep into how inclusion—rooted in Asia’s values of empathy, respect, and community—can power growth, innovation, and trust. From executive keynotes to immersive learning tracks and youth-driven showcases, the event offers practical insights and bold ideas to shape the future of inclusion in workplaces, policies, and communities.
Singapore
The first Singapore Summit conference was designed, organized and funded by 14 organizations in 2024 to bring a totally free event to Singapore focused on “Breaking Barriers and Advancing Inclusion.”
Manulife hosted a smaller, half-day Inclusion Summit in 2025 to help maintain momentum, continue the conversation and push for progress “Beyond Boundaries.”
The next big Singapore Inclusion Summit will be in 2026.
Malaysia
Manulife is exploring expanding its partnership with the South China Morning Post / SCMP LIVE, bringing the successful framework for the Hong Kong Inclusion Summits to Malaysia and to add to this growing series across Asia. The Malaysia Summit is expected to gather 600 industry leaders, innovators, and DEI advocates to build upon current achievements and drive further progress towards a more inclusive, resilient, and equitable future.
The next Malaysia Summit will be in 2027, with a smaller “Roundtable Edition” in 2026.
Indonesia
Inspired by the Hong Kong-focused summits, Manulife Indonesia hosted its own DEI Summit in 2023 with the theme “Bring DEI to Life.”
This milestone event and was attended by speakers from Manulife as well as cross-sector practitioners and is a tangible manifestation of Manulife Indonesia's commitment to support the implementation of DEI -- in the workplace and in wider society.
The upcoming Indonesia Summit will be in 2026.