FIA Asia Pacific Congress to Bring Member Clubs Together in the Philippines to Advance Mobility and Motor Sport Across the Region
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, will be hosted by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) in Boracay in the Philippines for its Asia Pacific Congress next week, bringing together FIA Member Clubs from across the region.
From 29 September to 1 October, 120 delegates from Member Clubs across Asia and the Pacific, will unite in Boracay for three days of collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing. Throughout the week, attendees will discuss priorities to advance safe and sustainable mobility for road users and drive greater motor sport accessibility.
The Asia-Pacific region is one of the FIA’s most diverse and dynamic, spanning some of the world’s fastest-growing mobility markets and an expanding motor sport community. The Congress will provide Member Clubs with an opportunity to share expertise and develop practical solutions which respond to the specific needs of their members and communities.
Across mobility, discussions will focus on road safety, innovation, sustainable and accessible transport, tourism and the changing needs of road users, building on the FIA’s work to support Clubs in delivering meaningful impact at a national and regional level.
Motor sport sessions will explore opportunities to increase participation, strengthen grassroots competition and create more accessible pathways into the sport, supporting the FIA’s ambition to make motor sport more affordable and accessible around the world.
The programme will also showcase the work and innovation of FIA Member Clubs across Asia-Pacific, providing a platform to share successful initiatives which can be adapted and scaled across the region.
H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said: “The Asia-Pacific region is central to the future of both mobility and motor sport, and our Member Clubs are at the heart of that progress. From improving road safety and embracing innovation to creating new opportunities for people to participate in motor sport, our Clubs are delivering real impact for their communities.
“The FIA Asia Pacific Congress gives us an important opportunity to bring that expertise together, share ideas and strengthen collaboration across one of the most diverse and dynamic regions in our Federation.
“I thank our hosts the Automobile Association Philippines, and President Joe Ferreria, for welcoming the FIA family to Boracay and look forward to another productive Congress.”
FIA Region II President and President of host club the Automobile Association Philippines, Augustus ‘Joe’ Ferreria said: “The strength of this region comes from the diversity, knowledge and ambition of our Member Clubs. Bringing our community together in the Philippines gives us the opportunity to learn from one another, identify shared challenges and develop solutions that can support Clubs across the region.
“The Asia Pacific Congress is an important moment for us to build on the progress already being made and ensure our Clubs have the tools, knowledge and connections they need to continue growing.
“We are proud to welcome the FIA and our fellow Member Clubs from across Asia-Pacific to the Philippines.”
The Congress follows a period of significant activity for the FIA across the region.
The FIA has expanded its Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme into Asia-Pacific, supporting Member Clubs and authorities with training and practical tools to improve road safety, while initiatives including the FIA Innovation Challenge continue to showcase Club-led solutions which can be shared and scaled across the Federation.
Across motor sport, the region continues to play an important role at every level of competition, from grassroots participation and regional championships through to the FIA’s major World Championships with Malaysia set to host the Bahrain Grand Prix in the days following the congress.
The FIA Member Club structure forms the backbone of the federation’s governance and operations, with each full Member Club holding voting rights across the FIA’s elections and regulatory decisions. Clubs are grouped into two primary categories, with some serving in both roles:
- Mobility Clubs – provide mobility services and represent the interest of road users, with a focus on road safety, travel and tourism, consumer rights, and sustainable mobility
- National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) – govern and develop motorsport at a national level, are responsible for sporting events, issuing licenses, and engagement across regulations
Within the FIA there are four Mobility Regions and 6 sport zones. The FIA Asia Pacific Congress will welcome Member Clubs from across the region. The global FIA Membership is comprised of 246 clubs across five continents, connecting over 80 million members.
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The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.
Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 246 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.
