As part of the UNRCPD-led project 'Promoting ATT ratification and PoA Implementation in the Asia-Pacific through building capacity and best practices', the workshop provided an opportunity for participants to exchange views and share experiences on preparations for the future implementation of the ATT. With 25 national representatives attending, the workshop sought to promote regional dialogue and enhance the capacity of participating governments in meeting ATT provisions, particularly on national control systems for conventional arms transfers and reporting. Expert presentations were delivered by representatives of the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Greece, Australia, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), Small Arms Survey, and the RAND Corporation. Among the issues discussed during the presentations were the potential benefits and challenges of joining the ATT, practical steps towards joining the ATT, options for assistance in export and import controls, and the development of national strategies.