THE Philippines, the United States and Japan will jointly host the first Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum on September 10 to 11 in Manila, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced on August 12.

Sponsored by USTDA, the two-day forum is expected to draw about 600 participants including international investors, industry executives, project developers and government officials. The event aims to present investment opportunities in the Luzon Economic Corridor and link financiers with infrastructure projects that are ready for development.

“The LEC Investment Forum brings together the United States, Japan, the Philippines and partner nations from across the world around one goal: turning priority projects into commercial reality, while advancing our collective vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific,” said USTDA Deputy Director Thomas Hardy.

According to USTDA, America’s role in the Indo-Pacific is grounded in trusted partnerships and a commitment to secure, high-quality infrastructure.

The forum agenda includes keynote addresses, panel discussions, project presentations and networking sessions. Focus areas cover advanced manufacturing, digital connectivity, energy, transportation and logistics, as well as links to private capital and financing.

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Partner countries participating in the forum include Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Planned activities include a showcase of priority infrastructure projects seeking investors and commercial partners, briefings on the Philippines’ investment climate and policy reforms, and structured breakout sessions.

Organizers will also set up an expo, a deal-making room, and receptions with senior government officials, investors, developers, technology providers and financiers.

Site visits are scheduled to prospective project areas in Subic Bay, Clark and Batangas.

The LEC links Subic Bay, Clark, Manila and Batangas. It accounts for roughly 50 percent of the Philippines’ gross domestic product and serves as a central hub for manufacturing, logistics and trade.

Registration, the updated agenda, list of confirmed speakers and media accreditation details are available at lecinvestmentforum.com. Media registration will close on September 2.