The 3rd AES will be attended more than 200 top government and business leaders, economists, researchers and academics from the Asia-Pacific region. The summit will explore the theme "Asia on the Move: Enhancing Competitiveness, Expanding Opportunities" and more particularly will assess global and regional economic trends; evaluate policy shifts and their impact on Asia’s prosperity and stability; address issues on the management of Asia’s political and security risks; and look into India’s role as Asia’s new powerhouse.
A free-ranging discussion is expected to take place at the 3rd AES on the challenges posed by the proliferation of free trade agreements among different sub-regions and countries in the region.