CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, PAMPANGA — The world is coming to Clark, and it's bringing its future leaders with it. The 2026 JCI World Congress takes place from November 11 to 15, 2026, in the Clark Freeport Zone, bringing together an estimated 6,000+ young leaders, entrepreneurs, and active citizens from over 120 countries and territories. Under the theme "Make Great Things Happen," this year's congress marks the Philippines' fourth time hosting the global gathering—but the first time it's being held outside Manila. And Clark is ready.
The Organizers Behind the Event
The congress is hosted by JCI Philippines, with the successful Philippine bid spearheaded by JCI Manila and JCI Angeles City Culiat, with support from the Clark Development Corporation . Key partners include the Department of Tourism Region III and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, which formalized its partnership with JCI on November 9, 2026, to support the country's hosting of the international gathering. As TPB COO Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles put it: "With over 40 percent of delegates visiting the Philippines for the first time, this Congress gives us an opportunity to showcase our hospitality, the beauty of our destinations, and Clark's capability to host major international gatherings."
What to Expect and Why This Matters for Clark
The five-day congress is packed with opportunities for connection, learning, and inspiration, including leadership and learning through workshops, trainings, and General Assemblies where JCI's global business is conducted, alongside keynote sessions from world-class speakers. Competition and excellence take center stage through the Debating and Public Speaking Championships and global awards honoring JCI's finest, while culture and connection are celebrated through National Nights, socials and receptions for networking, a Trade Show featuring JCI's impact and partners, and a gala night to close the week in style . The congress also features a 4-Man Scramble Golf Challenge for delegates who want to combine fellowship with a day on the fairway. For Clark, hosting the JCI World Congress is a statement—it positions the Freeport as a serious player in the global MICE market and validates the investments made in infrastructure, hotels, and facilities. Clark recorded 8.9 million visitor arrivals and PHP 6.55 billion in tourist spending in the first quarter of 2026 alone, and hosted 572 MICE events with 85,049 attendees during the same period, and the JCI World Congress adds another major international event to that growing track record. To the 6,000 delegates arriving this week: Clark is ready. Pampanga is ready. And the Philippines is ready to show you what hospitality really means.
