“Bridging Development Horizons in the Asia-Pacific”
June 30, 2025 | Beijing, China
The APEC CEO Summit is the premier platform for dialogue between business and government leaders across the Asia-Pacific region, held annually during APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.
The 2025 APEC CEO Summit, themed “Bridge, Business, Beyond”, will spotlight how business leadership can chart a path toward a sustainable and inclusive future. From energy transition and digital innovation to artificial intelligence and healthcare, the Summit will explore how transformative industries are reshaping the global economic landscape—and how businesses of all sizes can thrive amid rapid change.
In the lead-up to the Summit, which will take place in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from October 28 to 31, the 2025 APEC CEO Summit Global Roadshow will be held on June 30, 2025, in Beijing, China. This Roadshow aims to build momentum and anticipation for the main event. It also offers a valuable opportunity to deepen understanding of the Summit’s core themes within the business community, strengthen engagement across APEC economies, and foster early dialogue around key regional priorities.
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Tentative Agenda
2025-06-30
2025-06-30
15:30-15:50
Opening Ceremony
· Mr. Seong Woo Lee,
Vice President of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
Secretary General of the 2025 APEC CEO Summit Secretariat
ABAC Korea Alternate Member (Head of ABAC Korea Secretariat)
· Ms. Monica Hardy Whaley
President of National Center for APEC
ABAC USA Alternate Member
· Senior Representative from China
2025-06-30
15:50-16:20
2025 APEC CEO Summit Introduction
· Mr. Seong Woo Lee,
Vice President of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
Secretary General of the 2025 APEC CEO Summit Secretariat
ABAC Korea Alternate Member (Head of ABAC Korea Secretariat)
2025-06-30
16:20-16:30
2025 APEC CEO Summit Global Sponsor Release
2025-06-30
16:30-17:30
Panel Discussion:
Building Open, Sustainable, and Innovative Bridges for the Asia-Pacific Economy
• Ms. Catherine Simmons, Head of Government Affairs Asia North & Australia and Asia South, Citi
• Ms. Monica He, Head of U.S. and Trade Policy, Organon
• Mr. Xie Tian, General Manager of Strategic Center, LONGi Green Energy
• Mr. Kevin Xu, CEO, MEBO Group
• Moderator: Mr. David Wu, Vice Chair of Deloitte China
2025-06-30
18:00-20:00
Gala Dinner
“Bridging APEC, Building Tomorrow”
*The above agenda is subject to adjustment. Please refer to the final announcement.
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Opening Ceremony
· Mr. Seong Woo Lee,
Vice President of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
Secretary General of the 2025 APEC CEO Summit Secretariat
ABAC Korea Alternate Member (Head of ABAC Korea Secretariat)
· Ms. Monica Hardy Whaley
President of National Center for APEC
ABAC USA Alternate Member
· Senior Representative from China
2025 APEC CEO Summit Introduction
· Mr. Seong Woo Lee,
Vice President of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)
Secretary General of the 2025 APEC CEO Summit Secretariat
ABAC Korea Alternate Member (Head of ABAC Korea Secretariat)
2025 APEC CEO Summit Global Sponsor Release
Panel Discussion:
Building Open, Sustainable, and Innovative Bridges for the Asia-Pacific Economy
• Ms. Catherine Simmons, Head of Government Affairs Asia North & Australia and Asia South, Citi
• Ms. Monica He, Head of U.S. and Trade Policy, Organon
• Mr. Xie Tian, General Manager of Strategic Center, LONGi Green Energy
• Mr. Kevin Xu, CEO, MEBO Group
• Moderator: Mr. David Wu, Vice Chair of Deloitte China
Gala Dinner
“Bridging APEC, Building Tomorrow”
Organizer
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is Korea’s largest and longest-standing business organization, representing over 180,000 member companies across diverse industries. Since its establishment in 1884, the KCCI has played a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, expanding global trade, and advocating for business-friendly policies. On behalf of the Korean private sector, the KCCI currently serves as the Secretariat for the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in Korea, responsible for ABAC meetings and the 2025 APEC CEO Summit.