- Day 01The Summit15 Oct•08:00–14:00
ACES Summit (Day 1)
A full-day conference featuring visionary keynotes, expert panel discussions, and high-impact industry networking.Dress codeSmart formal - Day 01Awards Ceremony15 Oct•17:00–22:30
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ACES Awards Ceremony (Day 1)
An exclusive evening combining a formal gala dinner, prestigious awards presentation, and high-level networking.Dress codeBlack tie / national dressOfficial eventBallroom door opens 18.20
All winners and guests are required to be seated by 18:30
Official event commences at 18:40 - Day 02The Summit16 Oct•08:00–14:00
ACES Summit (Day 2)
Explore key industry insights through keynote speeches, interactive panels, and collaborative networking.Dress codeSmart formal - Day 02Awards Ceremony16 Oct•17:00–22:30
ACES Awards Ceremony (Day 2)
Celebrate corporate excellence with a gala dinner, live awards ceremony, and high-level networking.Dress codeBlack tie / national dressOfficial eventBallroom door opens 18.20
All winners and guests are required to be seated by 18:30
Official event commences at 18:40
ACES Awards
2026
BEYOND BUSINESS
Honouring leaders and organisations making responsible leadership business as usual.
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October 15 - 16 , 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Agenda Overview
2-day prestigious events for the winning leaders.
Featured Winners
Meet a few of our standout 2026 winners. Click to read their full profiles.
- A three-time champion and Gold Trophy winner, shaping the future of Asian enterprise.
- Securing the Gold Trophy with three consecutive Green Initiative awards, leading the region’s sustainable energy transition.
- Multi-year consecutive wins in both Corporate Leadership and Sustainability Awards.
Winners of 2026
Reflecting on a year of excellence in Bali, Indonesia
Lifetime Achievement Award
Industry Pioneer Award
Eminent Leaders in Asia
Outstanding Leaders in Asia
- Sara LamsamChief Executive OfficerMuang Thai Life Assurance PCL
- Natalie Co. UyPresidentUniversity Pad Residences
- Assoc. Prof. Thanavath Phonvichai, Ph.D.PresidentUniversity of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
- Brig. Gen. Michael L. Romero, Ph.DCEOMikro-Tech Capital Inc.
- Friso PalilinganSenior PartnerPKF Indonesia FP Group
- Dato' (Dr) Fouad Hayel Saeed AnamChairman & Group CEOPacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd
- Paul LuiCEO & Executive DirectorUnited Asia Finance Limited
- Michelle Buan-QuintanaCEO & PresidentActivations Advertising Inc.
- Allen LeeFounder and Managing DirectorPEOPLElogy Berhad
Asia's Most Inspiring Executives
- Roselle Marisol Belleza AndayaChief Executive OfficerMR.DIY Philippines (Bricolage Philippines, Inc.)
- Julinus Jeffery JimitChief Executive OfficerSabah Tourism Board
- Dr. Caroline Marian S. EnriquezUniversity PresidentOur Lady of Fatima University
- Steve WalkerChief Executive Officer, Thailand ClusterDHL Supply Chain Thailand
- Dr Jacqueline Ciron AngelesChief Operating OfficerHealthway FEU-NRMF Medical Center
- Dato' Noorashidah AhmadVice President and General Manager of Keysight Global Manufacturing and Supply ChainKeysight Technologies
- Lucien Dy TiocoExecutive Vice PresidentPhilstar Daily Inc.
- Nicki AgcaoiliVice President and Chief Country ExecutiveCarelon Global Solutions Philippines
- Willy LimVice President for HR, Marketing & Communications and TA for PH, MY, CH, AU, NZFoundever Philippines Corporation
- Mahesh SwaminathanExecutive Committee Member, SVP Subsea and Floating Facilities & Managing Director, McDermott Asia Pacific Sdn BhdMcDermott Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
- Samuel Z. CariñoPresident and CEOGlobal Dominion Financing, Inc.
- Victor TayGroup CEOGlobal Catalyst Advisory
Asia's Most Admirable Young Leaders
Emerging Leaders in Asia
- Dr. Loran DP MidotManaging Partner & FounderHaussmann Loran Parichat & Partners Co., Ltd
- Lawrence WangPresident & FounderEasy Brand
- Samuel Z. CariñoPresident & CEOAsialink Finance Corporation
- Dr. Clement Arul Jeeva Susai ArulChief Executive OfficerCybertronium Sdn. Bhd.
- Afidah KamaruddinChief Executive OfficerCommerce Access Sdn Bhd
Asia's Impact Advocates
Leading Technopreneurs in Asia
Industry Champions of the Year
- Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
- PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (MR. D.I.Y. Indonesia)
- China Banking Corporation
- Nickel Asia Corporation
- DHL Supply Chain Thailand
- CTOS Digital Berhad
- CRC Sports Co., Ltd.
- Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Berhad
- Globe Telecom
- China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd
- Princeton Digital Group
- Megaworld Corporation
Asia's Most Influential Companies
- Asialink Finance Corporation
- Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd
- CIBI Information, Inc.
- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
Asia's Best Performing Companies
- VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center
- DigiPlus Interactive Corp.
- DCH Auriga Philippines (Integrated Market Services (Philippines) Inc.)
- Global Dominion Financing, Inc.
Asia's Leading SMEs
- First Oceanic Property Management, Inc
Asia's Most Promising SMEs
- Rhino Consultants and Facilitators Pvt Ltd
- AGRIDOM
- Adamantem Consulting Engineers
- Commerce Access Sdn Bhd
Visionary Startups in Asia
- Menia & Berania Co. operating under the name of Libro Espresso
- RUSH Technologies Inc.
Innovative Tech Companies of the Year
- CDC International Sdn Bhd (SPEED)
- Eastern Communications
- m360 Inc
- Pinnacle Intelligence Inc.
Premier Hotels in Asia
- Regent Taipei
Leading Hotels in Asia
- JEEVA Klui Resort
- Alaya Resort Ubud
Emerging Hotels in Asia
- Via Appia Tagaytay Hotel
Premier Educational Institutions in Asia
- University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
Leading Educational Institutions in Asia
- Universidad de Zamboanga
- Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
Leading People Development Companies in Asia
- PEOPLElogy Berhad
Premier Healthcare Providers in Asia
- Sunway Medical Centre Penang
- iCare HMO
- Philippine Heart Center
Leading Healthcare Providers in Asia
- Healthway FEU-NRMF Medical Center
- Grace Medical Center
Emerging Healthcare Providers in Asia
- Meko International Hospital
Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia
- Henderson Land Development Company Limited
- dsm-firmenich
- Manulife Financial Asia Limited
- Keysight Technologies
- A.T. Biopower Co., Ltd.
- Energy Development Corporation
- Bank of the Philippine Islands
Sustainability Rising Star Award
- YTY Industry Sdn Bhd
- Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
- Shell companies in the Philippines
- Northern Cement Corporation
- Long Advance
- CIMB Thai Bank Public Company Limited
- Lucky Core Industries Limited
Nation Builder Award
- SM Prime Holdings, Inc
- University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
- Eastern Communications
- Foundever Philippines Corporation
- Development Bank of the Philippines
Influential NPOs in Asia
- Great Heart Charity Association
- Rural Rising Philippines
Influential NGOs in Asia
- Alay Buhay Community Development Foundation, Inc.
Top Community Centric Companies in Asia
- Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance
- AIA (Cambodia) Life Insurance Plc
- acciona.org Philippines
- Development Bank of the Philippines
- BDO Unibank
Community Initiative Award
- San Miguel Global Power
- Professional Services, Inc. – The Medical City
- FWD Holdings Sdn Bhd (via FWD Insurance)
- Koma Karanth Foundation Limited
- Carrascal Nickel Corporation
- PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (MR. D.I.Y. Indonesia)
- Century Pacific Food, Inc.
- POWER 4 ALL
- Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak
- Megaworld Corporation
- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
- Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Top Workplaces in Asia
- Globe Telecom
- Foundever Philippines Corporation
Inspiring Workplaces in Asia
- Practika Co., Ltd
- China Banking Corporation
- Asticom Holding Co. Inc.
- Megaworld Corporation
Top Green Companies in Asia
- DHL Supply Chain Thailand
Green Innovation Award
- AGRIDOM
- Sterling Drug Malaya Sdn Bhd
- Century Pacific Food, Inc.
- POWER 4 ALL
- Global Catalyst Advisory
- Knowles Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Green Initiative Award
- DKSH (Thailand) Limited
- San Miguel Global Power
- MR.DIY Philippines (Bricolage Philippines, Inc.)
- Nickel Asia Corporation
- NEXTOPIA - Siam Paragon
- AXA Insurance PCL
- Healthway Philippines, Inc. (Healthway Medical Network)
- Concreat Holdings Philippines, Inc.
- China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd
- Princeton Digital Group
- ACCIONA
BEYOND BUSINESS
Honouring leaders and organisations making responsible leadership business as usual.
Strong performance, growth, and commercial success remain fundamental. However, organisations across Asia are increasingly judged not only by what they achieve, but by how they achieve it.
The ACES Awards 2026 Theme: Beyond Business reflects an expanded standard of corporate excellence, one where responsible leadership and strong performance reinforce each other rather than compete. It is not about moving away from business performance, it is about embedding governance, social impact, and environmental stewardship directly into everyday strategy and execution.
At its core, the theme carries a simple standard: Responsible leadership should not be exceptional. It should become business as usual.
Individual Leadership
Moving beyond leadership by position towards leadership demonstrated through integrity, judgment, and character.
Corporate Leadership
Moving beyond growth alone towards responsible, sustainable enterprise expansion that prioritises workforce development.
Sustainability Impact
Moving beyond CSR as a separate programme towards embedding environmental and social responsibility into everyday decisions.
2025 Winners
See all the winners of ACES Awards 2025.
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Adrian Zafra
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Afidah Kamaruddin
Chief Executive Officer
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Alex Yip
Chief Executive Officer, Greater China
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Allan Yong
Senior Vice President & Managing Director Southeast Asia
Indonesia
Allen Lee
Founder & Managing Director
Malaysia
Amit
President, Asia Pacific & Japan and Global Digital Cities
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Anthony Thompson
Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific and Global Executive Board Director
Singapore
Anthony Yu
President and Chief Executive Officer
Philippines
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Mandarin Oriental,
Kuala Lumpur
Ballroom access via Lobby Wing. On‑site helpdesk 09:00–21:30 both days.
Press & Media
Covering ACES Awards 2026? Access our Press Kit, Media Pass, or contact PR.
Media Kit
Official 2026 brand assets, logos, factsheet, leadership headshots, and usage guidelines.
FAQ
Answers to your questions and doubts.
Before the event
Our company wins in two categories, can we receive both trophies on the same day?
MoreYes. Please inform your ACES liaison by 15th September 2026 so the ceremony sequence and logistics can be updated.
What if I need additional seats for the Gala Dinner?
MoreRequest through your ACES liaison. All additional seats must be confirmed by 20th September 2026.
What is the dress code for the Gala Dinner?
MoreBlack tie or national formal attire. (Tuxedo for gentlemen; evening gown for ladies, or formal traditional wear.)
What should I prepare before the Awards Ceremony?
MoreArrive on time for registration and check the ACES Awards page for your company’s presentation time.
On the day
What happens if I arrive late to the ceremony?
MoreIf you arrive after your category has been announced, your trophy will be presented off stage. Official photography will take place in the Winners Lounge after the event.
When do I receive my trophy and certificate?
MoreOn stage during your award category announcement.
How do I register for the Gala Dinner as a winner or guest?
MoreProceed to the designated lanes: one for Winners and one for Guests.
Winners must collect their official badge at the registration counter before heading to the VIP Lounge. Guests may go directly to the cocktail reception after registration.
General notes for winners (on the day)
More- Interview: Immediately after receiving your trophy on stage, winners/representatives will be escorted for a brief interview.
- Cocktail reception (guests): Guests enjoy the cocktail reception in the foyer while winners access the ACES Winners’ Lounge.
- ACES Winners’ Lounge: Exclusive space for winners (spouses welcome) for networking and pre-carpet preparation.
- Seating: All seats are pre-assigned. Please bring your QR code received upon submitting your RSVP.
- Red carpet portraits: Winners will be directed to the red-carpet area for official portraits.
- Registration: Opens 1.5 hours before the event. Please arrive early to avoid queues.
- Closing group photo: Stay until the end for the official group photo used in the press release.
- ACES Concierge: The ACES Concierge Desk is located near registration for logistics and on-day queries.
- Assistance: For any clarification or support, approach the representatives at the registration counter.
After the event
What if I miss the event due to an emergency?
MoreIf you’re unable to attend, the ACES team will arrange shipment of your trophy and certificate after the ceremony. Please notify your ACES liaison as soon as possible.
Will professional photos and videos be available?
MoreYes. Official event photos (and selected video highlights) will be shared shortly after the event.
Are we allowed to post about our win on social media?
MoreAbsolutely. Please use the official ACES digital badges, approved hashtags, and brand guidelines provided.
What happens after the Awards Ceremony?
MoreWinners are invited to join the ACES Circle - a community of recognised leaders and sustainability champions across Asia, for ongoing networking, visibility, and collaboration. You’ll receive details on how to get involved.