Jolie to Speak at Asean Summit in Manila
Angelina Jolie will join Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh for a session on Cambodia's history and social change at the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Asia
Angelina Jolie is scheduled to speak at the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit in Manila on Nov. 11. She will join Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh for a session titled "From Memory to Possibility: Cambodia, Courage and the Power of Staying."
Why it matters
The summit brings together representatives from business, government and civil society, and the session addresses trust, community participation and sustained partnerships in social change. Jolie's appearance draws attention to Cambodia's history and the long-term work of people rebuilding after conflict.
The summit session is scheduled for Nov. 11, 2026, in Manila. Jolie's Cambodia humanitarian work has continued for more than two decades, but the announcement does not detail specific program schedules or travel logistics.
The players
Angelina Jolie
Hollywood actress and filmmaker who has long directed humanitarian efforts, including years as a UN refugee envoy and sustained work in Cambodia.
Rithy Panh
Cambodian filmmaker known for documentaries on the Khmer Rouge era, who collaborated with Jolie on "First They Killed My Father."
Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
Mastercard-affiliated center that organizes the Asean Inclusive Growth Summit and focuses on economic inclusion initiatives.
The details
The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced Jolie's participation as a featured speaker through its official social media accounts. Jolie's connection to Cambodia began in 2000 while filming "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider," and she later directed "First They Killed My Father" (2017), which she made with Panh.
Timeline
2000: Jolie's Cambodia connection began while filming Tomb Raider.
2001 to 2012: Jolie served as a UNHCR goodwill ambassador.
2017: "First They Killed My Father" was released.
2022: Jolie's special envoy role with UNHCR ended.
Nov. 11, 2026: Jolie speaks at the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit in Manila.
Travel Outlook
The summit placement in Manila places Cambodia's history within a regional Southeast Asian forum on inclusive growth. Jolie's appearance links her decades-long Cambodia work to a summit focused on economic and social participation in the region.
Travelers interested in attending the summit or visiting Manila around Nov. 11 should confirm event registration and access details directly with the organizers. Visitors planning trips to Cambodia may find the session's themes a useful reference for understanding the country's recent history.
The takeaway
Sustained engagement, not one-time events, shapes lasting social change, as the session's focus on trust and community participation suggests. Readers interested in Cambodia's history can use this session as a starting point for further reading on the region.
What happens next
Jolie is scheduled to speak at the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit in Manila on Nov. 11, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more on Asia for context on the region hosting this summit and the Cambodia focus of the session.
