Programme

Opening Session, Plenary Sessions & ASEAN Cooperative Expo Opening

1. 08:00–08:45

   Registration of Delegates

   Arrival and registration at Palm Spring Hotel, Díli.

2. 08:45–09:00

   Pre-Opening

   Arriving Delegations

   Welcome reception and coffee for arriving participants.

3. 09:00–10:00

   Opening Session

   Remarks

   • H.E. Arsénio Pereira da Silva, Secretary of State for Cooperatives
   • H.E. Datuk Seri Dr. Abdul Fattah Abdullah, President of ASEAN Cooperative Organization (ACO)

   Inaugural Address and Official Opening of the DRCC

   • H.E. Filipus Nino Pereira, Minister of Commerce and Industry - Timor-Leste

   High-Level Opening Ceremony, followed by the official opening of the Conference and the Official Group Photo.

   Open to all registered participants

4. 10:00–10:20

   Coffee Break

   All Participants

5. 10:20–12:20

   Special Session

   Advancing Timor-Leste's ASEAN Economic Integration: Sectoral Pathways Forward

   Moderator

   • Ms. Ralyana Horta Ribeiro, National Director for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

   Panelists

   1. H.E. Filipus Nino Pereira, Minister of Commerce and Industry - Timor-Leste
   2. Mr. Helder Lopes, Governor of Central Bank of
   3. H.E. Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary- General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
   4. H.E. Milena Rangel, Vice Minister for ASEAN Affairs of Timor-Leste
   5. H.E. Arsénio Pereira da Silva, Secretary of State for Cooperatives

   This session examines Timor-Leste's path towards ASEAN economic integration, highlighting key sectoral pathways, including trade and commerce, agriculture, and cooperatives, through which the country can advance its economic integration agenda.

   Open to all registered participants

6. 12:20–14:00

   Lunch

   All Participants

   Venue: Palm Spring Hotel Restaurant.

7. 14:00–16:00

   Plenary Session I

   The Role and Contribution of Cooperatives to National Development and Inclusive Economic Growth

   Moderator

   • Mr. Arcanjo da Silva, Former Vice Minister of Development and Former Executive Director of TradeInvest

   Panelists

   1. Mr. Phanxay Ingxa, Deputy Director General of Agriculture Extension and Cooperative of Lao PDR
   2. Shivali Sarna, Head of Communications and Membership Development, Representative from International Cooperative Alliance (ICA-AP)
   3. Mr. Lihuwana Orlando Petrus, Councilor of Credit Union Pão Moris and Pioneer of Cooperative Movement in Timor-Leste
   4. Celestra Fátima, President of Credit Union HRER
   5. Dr. Ir. Brigida Antónia Correia, M.Agri., IPM, President of KOFETIL, Timor-Leste

   This session explores the role and contribution of cooperatives to national development and inclusive economic growth, highlighting national experiences and best practices.

   Open to all registered participants

8. 16:00–16:20

   Coffee Break

   All Participants

9. 18:30–21:00

   Opening of the ASEAN Cooperative Expo 2026

   Where Díli Convention Centre (CCD)

   All Participants & Exhibitors

   Official opening at Díli Convention Center (DCC).

   Also on the expo programme

1. Official Opening Ceremony

   Includes

   • National and ASEAN anthems
   • Cultural performances
   • Keynote speeches
   • VIP booth tour

Plenary Session & Closing

1. 08:30–09:00

   Arrival & Coffee

   All Delegates

2. 09:00–11:00

   Plenary Session II

   Empowering Cooperatives through Financial Aid & Banking Ecosystems

   Moderator

   • Mr. Manuel Vong, Former Minister of Tourism and current Councelor of Paun Moris Credit Union

   Panelists

   1. Ms. Sara Lobo Brites, Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Timor-Leste
   2. Mr. Thorn Vandong, Senior Adviser, Cambodia Agricultural Cooperative Alliance (CACA)
   3. Ms. Domingas dos Santos, President of LANAMONA Credit Union
   4. Mr. Rui Castro, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste (CCITL)
   5. Mr. Tendy Gunawan, Rural Development TVET Officer, ILO Office in Dili

   This session explores how financial aid and banking ecosystems can strengthen cooperative development.

   Open to all registered participants

3. 12:00–14:00

   Lunch

   All Participants

   Venue: Palm Spring Hotel Restaurant.

4. 14:00–16:00

   Plenary Session III

   Community-Based Cooperative Champions and Socio-Economic Transformation

   Moderator

   • Dato' Dr. Abdul Rahman Bin Abdul Razak Shaik, Deputy President of Malaysian National Co-operative Movement (ANGKASA)

   Panelists

   1. Mr. Riza Azmi, Assistant Deputy for the Digitalization of Cooperatives at the Ministry of Cooperatives of the Republic of Indonesia.
   2. Haji Mazri Mahmood, Group Chief Executive Officer, Koperasi Sahabat Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (Koop Sahabat) Berhad
   3. Mr. Efendee O P Andu, Vice Chief Executive Officer (Operations and Regulation), Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia / Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission
   4. Dato' Kamarudin Bin Ismail, Vice President of the Malaysian National Co-Operative Movement (ANGKASA)

   This session showcases community-based cooperative champions and their contribution to socio-economic transformation.

   Open to all registered participants

5. 16:00–16:20

   Official Closing of DRCC

   All Participants

   Palm Spring Hotel

1. Talkshows, Exposition & Feira

   Includes

   • Talkshows
   • Continuous booth visits
   • Outdoor fair (Feira)
   • Evening concert

1. Talkshows, Exposition & Closing Prep

   Includes

   • Talkshows
   • Exposition
2. Official Closing Ceremony

   Includes

   • Recap video
   • Closing speeches
   • Cultural performances
   • Official group photo