The inaugural Legacy Event Advocacy Policy (LEAP) Summit concluded on October 3, 2025, with the landmark adoption of the Borneo Legacy Declaration.
This new standard is set to redefine the global business events industry by establishing a universal, yet locally adaptable, framework for measuring and advocating for long-term, positive legacy impact.
Organised by The Iceberg and powered by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), LEAP Summit convened government leaders, international policymakers, and industry captains to strategically leverage business events for progress in social, economic, and environmental areas.
The Borneo Legacy Declaration formalises a shared global commitment to placing legacy at the core of event planning. Its key aims include shifting the perception of business events from simple revenue generation to strategic tools for national and global development; adopting a practical, common framework for destinations and organisations to measure non-economic impact; and encouraging governments to embed legacy-driven criteria into event funding, procurement, and policy-making.
“Sarawak intends to witness the transformation of the business events sector and to demonstrate its importance across all industries,” said Amelia Roziman, CEO of BESarawak. “By creating and supporting the LEAP Summit, we are sharing a bigger vision with the world – one that encourages collaboration and amplifies impact.”
The Declaration’s principles are closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and call for business events to be recognised as a full-fledged industry sector driving national transformation.
