“Media for Peace and Humanity: Truth, Trust, and Transformation,”
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union is pleased to announce that the 63rd ABU General Assembly and Associated Meetings will be held from 30 October to 3 November 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, hosted by MTV Sri Lanka.
Taking place in one of South Asia’s most vibrant cultural and media hubs, GA2026 will bring together ABU members, partners, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond for high-level discussions, knowledge-sharing, networking, and cooperation.
The event will be held at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo, a landmark venue that reflects Sri Lanka’s dynamic spirit, warm hospitality, and growing role as a regional destination for international events.
General Assembly & Associated Meetings Venue
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, No 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha, Colombo 00200, Sri Lanka
63rd ABU General Assembly & Associated Meetings
Schedule
30 - 31 October Associated Meetings
Tentative Agenda Summary
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- 30 October –
- Planning & Strategy Group Meeting
- Sports Committee Meeting
- Sports Group Conference
- Programme Committee Meeting
- Technical Committee Meeting
- Meeting of the Presidency
- 30 October –
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- 31 October –
- Administrative Council Meeting
- Sports Group Conference
- Technical Committee Meeting (Day 2)
- Broadcasting for All Forum
- President’s Press Conference
- 31 October –
1 November General Assembly Day 1
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- Tentative Agenda Summary
- Official Opening & Plenary Sessions
- ABU Prizes Gala
- Tentative Agenda Summary
2 November General Assembly Day 2
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- Tentative Agenda Summary
- Media Leaders’ Forum
- 2nd Plenary Session – Professional Discussion
- 3rd Plenary Session – Restricted Working Session
- Welcome Cocktail Party
- TV Song Festival (Live Broadcast)
- Tentative Agenda Summary
31 October - 3 November Other programmes and activities
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- 30 October – Meeting of the Presidency
- 31 October – President’s Press Conference
- 1 November – ABU Prizes Gala
- 2 November – Welcome Cocktail Party
- 2 November – TV Song Festival
- 3 November – Excursion
Agenda
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