The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, in strategic partnership with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), proudly announces the inaugural Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur this October. This groundbreaking event marks the beginning of a three-year initiative aimed at catalyzing sustainable and inclusive economic development across Southeast Asia.
A Strategic Alliance for Regional Prosperity
This collaboration brings together Mastercard’s global expertise in digital innovation and financial inclusion with ASEAN-BAC’s deep regional insights and commitment to equitable growth. The Summit will serve as a dynamic platform for dialogue, innovation, and action—uniting policymakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers from across the region and beyond.
“This collaboration with Mastercard sets the stage for a long-term platform to advance inclusive economic growth in ASEAN,” said Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Chairman of ASEAN-BAC Malaysia. “The Summit creates space for meaningful dialogue and collaboration, where regional challenges can be addressed through practical, locally relevant solutions.”
Driving Innovation and Opportunity
The Summit builds on the success of Mastercard’s Global Inclusive Growth Summit and is designed to:
- Foster East-West collaboration and knowledge exchange
- Showcase scalable solutions for digital inclusion and economic resilience
- Empower small businesses and underserved communities
- Strengthen ASEAN’s role as a global driver of inclusive prosperity
“Southeast Asia is at a pivotal moment where growth must be paired with security, inclusion, and access,” said Jon Huntsman, Vice Chairman and President of Strategic Growth at Mastercard. “Our partnership with ASEAN-BAC reflects our commitment to helping individuals and businesses unlock economic opportunities in the digital economy.”
A Vision for the Future
The Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit is more than an event—it’s a movement. Over the next three years, the initiative will expand across Southeast Asia, creating a ripple effect of innovation, empowerment, and shared prosperity.
Safdar Khan, Division President for Southeast Asia at Mastercard, emphasized, “This Summit is a testament to our long-standing commitment to the region. By working together, we can build a more inclusive and resilient future for all.”
