This September, 120 delegates from across Asia and the Pacific will gather in Boracay. Their goal is clear: change how the region handles road safety, mobility, and motorsport. The FIA regional conference, hosted by the Automobile Association Philippines, is more than just another industry event. It is a direct push for innovation and teamwork in one of the world's fastest-growing automotive regions.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been open about what is at stake. He calls Asia Pacific a key region for the future of mobility and motorsport. He credits local clubs for leading on road safety and opening new doors for motorsport fans. "The conference is a vital platform to unify expertise, exchange ideas, and strengthen cooperation among clubs in one of the FIA's most diverse and energetic regions," Ben Sulayem said. The FIA has confirmed that the Asia Pacific Congress will run in Boracay, Philippines, from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Member clubs from across the region will spend three days in focused talks and joint planning.
The 2026 Asia Pacific Congress in Boracay will be the final regional FIA meeting of the year, following earlier summits in Montenegro and Argentina.
Across those three days, delegates will dig into issues like sustainable mobility, better transport for all, and the changing needs of road users. Clubs will look at how to make a real difference at home and across the region. The focus is on practical steps, not just policy talk. According to WAM and the FIA, the event will center on cooperation, new ideas, and sharing knowledge.
Motorsport will get plenty of attention. Sessions will look at how to grow grassroots racing, lower the cost of entry, and make motorsport easier to join. Club-led projects and new ideas already working in Asia Pacific will be in the spotlight. The aim is to scale up what works. This fits with the FIA's wider goal to open up motorsport to more people worldwide. The federation has named "road safety" and "motor sport accessibility" as top priorities for the congress, showing its ongoing push for safer roads and wider participation, as stated in official FIA communications.
Augusto Jose Ferreria, head of FIA's Region II and chair of the host association, says the region's strength is its mix of clubs and their drive to improve. He sees the conference as a rare chance for clubs to learn from each other and solve problems together. The goal is to help clubs build their skills and grow stronger.
The FIA continues to expand its Safe and Sustainable Mobility for All and for Life programme in the Asia Pacific region, promoting the exchange of club-driven solutions and scaling best practices in road safety. This context helps explain the congress's strong focus on practical road safety initiatives and the sharing of effective strategies among member clubs.
This event is part of a steady FIA campaign in Asia Pacific. The "Safe Mobility for All and for Life" programme has already grown in the region. It gives clubs and local authorities training and hands-on tools to improve road safety. Alongside this, the ongoing "Innovation Challenge" highlights solutions that can be used across the FIA's global network.
Asia Pacific's role in motorsport keeps growing. The region is active from grassroots races to regional championships and even world-level events. The FIA's choice to focus on joint platforms like this conference shows that momentum. This is different from the big calendar announcements, such as those reported earlier for Formula 1's global expansion.
What makes this summit different is its focus on real results. Instead of just speeches, the aim is to give clubs the tools, knowledge, and partnerships they need to make real changes-on the road and on the track. For clubs in the region, this is a rare chance to shape the future of mobility and motorsport themselves. The results will be measured in safer roads, more people taking part, and real innovation. The FIA's promise to support its Asia Pacific members is being put to the test-this is about delivering real value where it counts.
