The APEC Photo Contest is back, inviting photographers from across the Asia-Pacific to capture people, places and moments that reflect this year’s theme, “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together.” “Every photograph tells a story about how people and communities are creating opportunity across the Asia-Pacific,” said Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat. Photos may be submitted through an online form before the deadline of 24 August 2026 at 23:59 Singapore time. An international panel of judges will evaluate entries based on their interpretation of APEC’s 2026 theme and priorities, composition and quality, as well as creativity and message. The winners will be announced during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Shenzhen, China in November.