ADB’s Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace: How Exist Drove Unstoppable Digital Progress

Two employees of Exist behind an event booth at the ADB Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum 2025

ADB’s Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace: How Exist Drove Unstoppable Digital Progress

ADB’s Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace: How Exist Drove Unstoppable Digital Progress 1200 1500 Athena Roño
Two employees of Exist behind an event booth at the ADB Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum 2025

ADB and the Role of Innovation in Advancing Public Impact Across Asia-Pacific

While countries in the Asia-Pacific region may be separated by geography, they often face common challenges—such as outdated infrastructure, limited digital access, and varying regulatory frameworks. These issues are especially critical for government agencies and purpose-driven organizations that are working to improve healthcare, education, public services, and social outcomes.

Digital innovation provides a powerful way to address these challenges. Technologies like cloud platforms, automation, and data-driven systems can improve efficiency, expand service delivery, and help organizations better respond to the needs of their communities. However, technology alone isn’t enough. Regional collaboration—through shared solutions, best practices, and aligned strategies—amplifies impact by helping countries and institutions move forward together.

By combining innovation with cooperation, the region can unlock greater public value, create more inclusive systems, and accelerate meaningful progress across borders. Initiatives like the Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum, led by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its partners, play a key role in driving this shared digital future.

ADB Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace

Joining multilateral development events such as the Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum (APDTF) 2025 provides a valuable platform for innovators like Exist Software Labs to showcase impactful solutions and connect with stakeholders from Asian Development Bank (ADB) member countries. As an exhibitor at the Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace, we aligned with ADB’s vision of inclusive innovation and digital progress by engaging with organizations striving to modernize operations, expand their reach, and address key social and developmental challenges.

audience at the ADB APDTF listening to a plenary talk

At Exist, we are committed to leading the way in application modernization—helping organizations transform not only their applications, but also their underlying processes, data, and tools. Our holistic services include custom software development, staff augmentation, and consulting, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our partners. The value of modernization goes beyond technology—it enables purpose-driven organizations to increase agility, efficiency, and scalability, ultimately allowing them to do more, serve more.

Audience at the ADB Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum 2025
In the second row: Exist Software Labs President and CEO, Michael Lim, and Vice President for Technology, Jonas Lim, during the Philippines Young Entrepreneurs Association Inc. and Japan Business Matching event.

Exist’s Role in the Digital Future

As digital transformation continues to shape the Asia-Pacific region, Exist Software Labs remains dedicated to helping organizations in emerging markets build stronger digital foundations. Through innovative, scalable, and human-centered solutions, we support our partners in delivering meaningful, long-term impact.

Explore our solutions or book a consultation today. Let’s build the future of digital together.