The Province of Cebu has officially announced the launch of the Cebu International Investment Summit 2026 (CIIS 2026), a flagship economic initiative aimed at positioning Cebu as a major investment hub in the Asia-Pacific region amid shifting global capital flows and supply-chain realignments.
Scheduled from January 12–16, 2026, the summit will be held at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Social Hall and is expected to bring together global investors, senior executives, policymakers, and sovereign wealth representatives to explore long-term investment opportunities across key sectors of the real economy.
Organized by the Cebu Provincial Investment and Promotions Division (CPIPD) in partnership with the Enterprise Economic Council (EEC), CIIS 2026 seeks to move Cebu beyond its global reputation as a tourism destination and establish the province as a competitive base for manufacturing, healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.
“Capital is on the move, and Cebu is ready to capture it,” the Provincial Government said in its official announcement. “CIIS 2026 is designed to translate Cebu’s global visibility into durable investment pipelines by connecting international capital with real-economy opportunities.”
The summit is strategically scheduled ahead of the annual Sinulog Festival, allowing international delegates to participate in high-level discussions on public-private partnerships and joint ventures before engaging with one of the country’s largest cultural events.
CIIS 2026 is expected to welcome delegations from South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Mainland China, Taiwan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, among others. Program sessions will focus on investment facilitation, risk mitigation, and the rollout of the Cebu Provincial Investment and Enterprise Code of 2025, which outlines incentives and policy frameworks for foreign and domestic investors.
A curated portfolio of investable projects will be presented across priority sectors, including advanced manufacturing such as auto parts and electronics, life sciences and healthcare services, education and workforce development, and core infrastructure covering power, water, and mobility systems.
The summit will also convene senior leaders from major Philippine conglomerates, including SM Group, Megaworld, Cebu Pacific, and Aboitiz, alongside international advisors and government officials, to provide investors with insights into the local regulatory environment and available support mechanisms.
“We are building a future-ready hub that combines connectivity, talent, and stability,” said Paulo Uy, officer of the CPIPD. “Cebu is open for business, and CIIS 2026 is the gateway.”
Registration for international delegates and media accreditation will open in the coming months. Additional details on the agenda and partnership opportunities will be released via the official summit website at ciisph.org.
