AI for Business Summit

Michael Lance November 28, 2023 No Comments

The current artificial intelligence (AI) landscape presents an opportunity for businesses to achieve a significant breakthrough in productivity and competitiveness amidst a challenging economic environment and talent shortages. As per the Philippine’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), AI adoption can increase Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) by 12% by 2030, or equivalent to US$92 billion based on research estimates.

However, even as the use cases of AI are manifold, Philippine businesses are overwhelmed, underprepared, and unsure how to profit from AI. Join us for the ‘AI for Business Summit’ on 5th December in partnership with IBM Philippines, wherein we will deep dive into global AI and Automation practices and industry use cases from top IBM experts.

Key discussion points

  • Deploy other major business solutions in DX, Observability, & Governance
  • Dive deep into the impact of evolving Data and Automation on Philippine enterprises
  • Discover IBM’s pivotal solutions for AI use cases for business, IBM watsonx and AIOps portfolio
  • Learn best-in-class practices for AI deployment
  • Network with key IBM experts

Tuesday, December 5th 2023
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Makati Shangri-La
Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center
San Lorenzo, Makati 1200

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Bricolage Breakthrough: How SMEs Triumph Over Resource Challenges

Michael Lance November 8, 2023 No Comments

The Asian Institute of Management Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness, with support from Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines Office, invites you to a forum on “Bricolage Breakthrough: How SMEs Triumph Over Resource Challenges” on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Makati Diamond Residences.

In emerging economies like the Philippines, setting and expanding a business can be difficult. Problems due to resource scarcity, inadequate infrastructure, and institutional gaps can get in your way. To thrive in such environments, SMEs must adopt alternative strategies.

Join us on Wednesday, 15 November, and let’s discuss innovative strategies for SMEs to thrive in challenging environments! Register for your slot here:

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Makati Diamond Residences
118 Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village
San Lorenzo, Makati 1229

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Smart Digital Retail Philippines 2.0

Michael Lance November 2, 2023 No Comments

Awarded as the “E-Commerce Event Series of the Year 2023” by The Southeast Asia Business Awards, Smart Digital Retail is considered as bridge and arena where thinkers, innovators, disruptors connect and most importantly, all decision-makers in the Philippine retail ecosystem.

This live, in-person event will be a gathering of all the business executives from Retail, E-commerce, Marketing, and all Technology Solution Providers across the entire country. This 2.0 Edition with the theme – “Digital readiness and the future of retail in the Philippines” will be hosted on November 30, 2023, in The Hilton Manila Hotel, where you can expect to see more than 350 high profile delegates such as CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, Risk Control Directors, Information Technology, CX, Loyalty, Marketing, E-commerce Heads, and a lot more.

This event is strongly committed in providing deeper knowledge with redesigning business plans, processes, and demands of new technologies which will unlock new ways of running retail businesses in the Philippines. The community aims to accelerate the transformation to a future digital retail ecosystem. This conference will be a closed door, B2B oriented forum. Various type of arrangements will be presented such as lucky draws, interactive panel discussions, roundtable luncheon, booth making contest, one-to-one private meetings, networking, and awarding.

This is not your ordinary conference. We will be bringing the highest level of excitement and energy showcasing the world’s top retail technology providers and participants, all in one roof!

Key subjects

  • Digital transformation in the Philippine retail industry
  • Creating unique loyalty experiences in retail
  • Leveraging payment technology to thrive in a digital-first era
  • AI, machine learning (ML), and conversational AI
  • Retail automation: realities, strategies, and more to know
  • Robotics dominating retail: welcome to retail 2.0
  • RFID, QR codes, and other smart store technologies
  • Revolutionizing retail with the use of mobile technology
  • Retail data analytics and insights platforms
  • Exploring the Philippine BNPL landscape
  • The rise of chatbots and voice commerce
  • Continued rise of the Metaverse
  • The explosion of TikTok marketing
  • Green Technology: A rising tide of sustainability
  • Transforming customer experience to customer excellence
  • Cloud in retail – Next level agility
  • Benefits of Digitalization – Supply Chain Processes

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the biggest event in the Philippine retail ecosystem! Witness how we gather all of the leading experts in the industry and share their thoughts and insights with very timely topics.

For sponsorship, and speaking engagement please contact our event director at jimby@smartdigitalretail.com or visit our event website at smartdigitalretail.com.

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

City of Dreams Manila
Aseana Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City
Tambo, Parañaque 1701

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SoftwareOne ALL IN: Revolution in Solution

Michael Lance October 3, 2023 No Comments

SoftwareOne Philippines will hold its biggest event in the history. In celebration of its 12th year anniversary, this grand gathering aims to enable customers to accelerate growth and achieve digital transformation, redefine how companies build, buy and manage everything in the cloud

This event will showcase all the new and innovative solutions available to re-invent, re-imagine and transform the framework and optimizing business outcomes.

Date Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
Time 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Venue Makati Shangri-La
Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center
San Lorenzo, Makati 1200
TIME AGENDA
08:00 AM 09:30 AM Registration and Socials
09:30 AM 09:40 AM SoftwareOne Keynote
9:40 AM 10:20 AM Redefining how the world buys, builds & manages cloud with SoftwareOne Marketplace
10:20 AM 10:40 AM Microsoft: Enabling a whole new way of work with Microsoft 365 Copilot
10:40 AM 11:00 AM Snack Break
11:00 AM 11:20 AM Microsoft: Harness the future of productivity, creativity and response with AI
11:20 AM 11:40 AM Increasing Business Efficiency with SAP
11:40 AM 12:00 NN Eye-able Accessibility in Action
12:00 NN 01:30 PM Lunch Break
01:30 PM 01:45 PM Azul: The Java Platform for the Modern Cloud Enterprise
01:45 PM 02:05 PM AWS: Powering Customer Innovation
02:05 PM 02:20 PM Adobe: Leveraging Generative AI to power your Content Supply Chain
02:20 PM 03:00 PM Transforming businesses and unlocking innovation through SoftwareOne‘s Services
03:00 PM 03:20 PM Snack Break with Minor Raffle
03:20 PM 03:35 PM Transform your agreements with DocuSign
03:35 PM 03:55 PM Accelerating Digital Transformation with Google
03:55 PM 04:05 PM Raffle / Ice Breaker
04:05 PM 04:10 PM Closing Message
04:10 PM 05:00 PM Socials & Networking

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OpenText Forum 2023

Michael Lance September 27, 2023 No Comments

OpenText Forums SEA 2023 presents the coming together of expanded technologies to explore new ways of harnessing information to help people connect and to work intelligently, security and responsibly.

OpenText Forums SEA 2023 aims to prepare organisations to lead the future of business, be forward-thinkers, and be ready to work smarter and thrive in a digital world. Each event will bring together more than 100 peers and leaders in the industry to connect, discuss and share knowledge.

With Micro Focus now part of OpenText, the expanded offerings and combined capabilities will help to further fuel innovation, enable customers to accelerate digital transformation, achieve better business results and work smarter.

Work Smarter with OpenText.

Tuesday, October 26th, 2023
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

New World Makati Hotel
Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center
San Lorenzo, Makati 1228

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Block Dojo Philippines Launch Party

Michael Lance August 7, 2023 No Comments

​Join us in the heart of Manila as Block Dojo, the pioneering blockchain incubator, brings its unique blend of blockchain enlightenment to the Philippines! 🌴🎉🚀

​Block Dojo, an innovative blockchain incubator, has been instrumental in propelling start-ups to new heights in the captivating world of blockchain technology. By providing pivotal resources, mentorship, and community support, we’ve enabled a multitude of UK start-ups to thrive in the dynamic tech landscape.

​This momentous event, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, is designed for tech enthusiasts, ambitious entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking investors who are keen to delve into the fascinating world of blockchain startups.

​You’ll embark on an enlightening journey 💡 introducing you to the limitless potential of blockchain technology across various sectors and its transformative power in the entrepreneurial landscape.

​You’ll gain insights into how innovative ideas metamorphose into successful start-ups with the right guidance and resources. Also, seize the exclusive chance to interact with our formidable UK Block Dojo Team, the driving force behind more than 24% of all blockchain investments in the UK.

​Indulge in interactive sessions, insightful discussions 🎙️, and seize the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, potential collaborators, and industry pioneers.

​We aim to replicate our UK success in the Philippines, fostering a vibrant community of Filipino start-ups powered by Filipino entrepreneurs, all working towards enhancing the digital initiatives in the Philippines.

​Mark your calendars for an event that promises to invigorate, inspire, and introduce you to the future of blockchain. See you in Manila on August 8th! 🎊🇵🇭🚀

Tuesday, August 8th
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Grand Hyatt BGC
8th Avenue corner 35th Street
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634

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Better Software Engineering with IBM ELM Solution

Michael Lance August 6, 2023 No Comments

Roadshow to present to the Philippines’ market the IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) solution and its business partners.

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management portfolio helps companies meet these product development challenges and leverage the benefits of an industry leading ELM solution. IBM ELM is a modular set of integrated software components designed to help teams manage the engineering process from requirements to design, implementation, verification, and validation. It provides traceability across engineering tools, giving teams visibility into dependencies and impact analysis. With automation, teams can work together faster with fewer errors, generating product documentation deliverables and making changes with confidence. IBM ELM addresses challenges related to complexity, compliance, distributed work, reuse, and traceability, and helps teams accelerate delivery, improve quality, and foster continuous collaboration while streamlining compliance. The solution includes engineering management tools focused on the four key pillars of the development process: requirements, modeling, testing, and workflow.

Agenda
12:00 NN 12:45 NN Arrival of the participants and lunch
12:45 NN 1:00 PM Welcome speech and Introduction of the IBM Engineering team
1:00 PM 1:45 PM Empowering Organizations with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management
1:45 PM 2:15 PM Introduction of IBM Business Partner
2:15 PM 2:30 PM Wrap-up and Conclusion
2:30 PM 3:00 PM Coffee break and networking

Tuesday, August 29th
12:00 NN to 3:00 PM

Oz Bar
Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
Glorietta, Palm Drive, Ayala Center
San Lorenzo, Makati 1224

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119th Raid The Fridge: Where is the Money Going?

Michael Lance July 24, 2023 No Comments

[This month’s Raid The Fridge returns to its hybrid format! If you’re unable to join us f2f, register via Zoom.]

Welcome to Raid The Fridge, the Philippine startup ecosystem’s longest-running recurring event and your gateway to finding and meeting interesting startups, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers today.

Our Raid The Fridge this month will give you a quick tour of the Venture Capital (VC) landscape from the POV of corporate venture capital (CVC) firm Kickstart Ventures:

Topic

  • Where Is The Money Going? What to consider when fundraising in an economic downturn

Speaker

  • Brian Dy, Head of Research, Kickstart Ventures

Learning takeaways

  • Investor Activity: Which sectors are getting more investor funding?
  • Investor Outlook: What types of deals are investors engaging in?

If you’re an early-stage founder or a veteran entrepreneur growing a high-potential tech company and are interested in the VC landscape in this part of the world — this session’s for you.

Please don’t forget to RSVP and save the event on your calendar so you won’t miss it!

See you.

Thursday, July 27th
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Kickstart Ventures
55 Paseo de Roxas
Urdaneta, Makati 1225

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Digital Transformation Summit Philippines

Michael Lance June 7, 2023 No Comments

The 19th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit: Philippines, is a by invite only in-person summit scheduled for 16th of June, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. The Digital Transformation Summit is the ideal platform to build industry defining strategic partnerships, address critical business challenges, with focus on knowledge transfer and capacity building to help accelerate the Philippines’ technology revolution.

According to a recent report, the Philippines’ digital economy, boosted by the pandemic’s shift to online platforms, is expected to reach $35 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) by 2025, up from $20 billion today at a 20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The Philippines is one of the “hot spots” for investments in the years ahead and is likely to attract more investors over the longer term, with deal activities seen to increase by 73% between 2025 and 2030.

In line with Philippines Ambisyon Natin 2040, The Digital Transformation Summit is curated for technology experts in Philippines with the critical technologies and approaches needed to make more informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency, improve customer engagement and drive your organization’s digital culture.

This Summit will bring together 120+ C-Level Executives, Directors, and Heads of Technology to discuss innovative technology solutions that will fully exploit the potential of Web 3.0, AI, metaverse, IoT, cyber security and other 4IR technologies which will reveal the insights you need to embrace impactful technological change right now.

Why attend?

  • LEARN & GROW : At the Digital Transformation Summit, further your professional development by being a part of the discussions & collaborative workshops changing the industry as we know it.
  • SHOWCASE OF DIGITAL SOLUTIONS BY WORLD-CLASS TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS : Gather practical perspectives from many real-world use-cases shared by the market’s top Innovation & Technology experts, including early adopters and leaders from across the region.
  • COLLECTIVE COLLABORATION : We cannot undermine the importance of interacting and learning from one another. Collaborate to build for the future together with industry peers and share experiences.
  • SOURCE YOUR MOST RELIABLE PARTNER THROUGH FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTIONS : We understand that the value of a live event comes from the quality of networking opportunities. Connect & Meet one-on-one with global potential partners for tailored guidance to help you achieve your mission-critical business priorities.
  • OUTSTANDING RETURN ON INVESTMENT – FOR YOUR TIME SPENT : Whether you’re a seasoned technology or digital expert, Digital Transformation Summit is a guaranteed time-saving, highly informative, accessible & professional business platform.

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