The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), which is expected to be the world’s first region wide digital economy agreement, seeks to integrate Southeast Asia as an innovative, interoperable and investable region in the digital age

The DEFA strives to provide a comprehensive and high-quality roadmap to accelerate digital trade, govern data, promote innovation and drive productivity-led inclusive growth. Negotiations for the DEFA are anticipated to span two years, with the framework agreement set to be finalised by 2025. Progressive implementation of the DEFA is expected to unlock US$2 trillion by 2030 in the region’s digital economy.

Join us in this intellectual exchange where experts will share their perspectives on how DEFA can serve as a catalyst for transformative change in the digital landscape. Delve into the nuances of policy, regulation, and innovation, discovering the ways in which DEFA can harmonize and propel the digital economies of ASEAN member nations forward.