CWSPA Cebu 2026 — Catalyst World Summit & Prestige Awards
Global Leadership Summit Series

Catalyst World Summit
& Prestige Awards

The Cebu Edition — 2026

30 – 31 May 2026
Cebu, Philippines
Invitation-Driven • Black-Tie Gala
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The Summit

Where Asia-Pacific's
boldest leaders converge

CWSPA brings together CEOs, policymakers, investors and institution builders for two days of high-level dialogue, structured networking and formal recognition. The summit is invitation-driven, merit-curated and designed for leaders who are actively shaping the region's next chapter.

Hosted at one of Southeast Asia's most iconic resort properties, this is where serious business meets an extraordinary setting.

2
Days of Programming
4
Award Categories
190+
Countries Reached
1.5M+
Verified Readership

Cebu, Philippines

ASIA-PACIFIC'S RISING CORRIDOR

Where serious business meets an extraordinary setting

Programme

Two days. One vision.

Day one builds the intellectual foundation. Day two delivers the recognition. Together, they create the most curated leadership experience in the Philippines this year.

Day One — Saturday, 30 May
The Catalyst Summit
Real Economy & Sustainable Growth
10:00 AM

Opening Plenary

Asia-Pacific's Economic Future — setting the agenda for cross-border commerce and regional growth.

02:00 PM

Industry Champions Panel

Regional leaders in Technology, Tourism and Real Estate share the strategies behind their growth.

04:30 PM

Networking Sundowner

Cocktails overlooking the Mactan Channel. Curated introductions, open-air setting.

Day Two — Sunday, 31 May
The Prestige Awards Gala
Leadership & Institutional Honour
11:00 AM

Strategic Roundtables

Closed-door sessions with government officials and private equity leaders. By invitation only.

07:00 PM

The 2026 Prestige Awards

Black-tie gala dinner honouring visionaries who have transformed their industries across ASEAN.

The Cebu Honours

Recognising those who build
what others only imagine

Every award is jury-reviewed, merit-based and invitation-only. No recognition is purchased or guaranteed. These categories are curated specifically for the Philippine and ASEAN markets.

ASEAN Leadership Award

For cross-border business excellence driving regional integration and economic partnership.

Sustainable Development Pioneer

Honouring climate-smart and ESG-aligned initiatives creating measurable environmental impact.

Hospitality & Tourism Titan

Celebrating world-class service, operational innovation and transformative guest experiences.

Emerging Tech Catalyst

Recognition for startups and founders driving the ASEAN digital economy forward.

The Setting

Two days in Cebu

A world-class island setting where corporate authority meets coastal serenity. Summit sessions in a pillarless venue for up to 1,000 guests. The gala in an open-air beachfront pavilion.

Summit Venue

Pillarless ballroom with full AV infrastructure and flexible staging for plenaries and panels.

Gala Setting

Beachfront, open-air evening setting for the black-tie Awards Ceremony and formal dinner.

Global Connectivity

Direct flights from Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul and across ASEAN make Cebu effortlessly accessible.

Part of Something Larger

The Global Leadership
Summit Series

GISA 2026

Bali, Indonesia

Completed

VISA 2026

Bangkok, Thailand

Active

CWSPA 2026

Cebu, Philippines

New
Join Us in Cebu

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CWSPA is invitation-driven. Register your interest below and our team will be in touch with nomination details, programme access and pass options.

Register Your Interest
Email   nominations@visawards.com
WhatsApp   +1 914 521 1305