Overview
This year’s 16th International IT-BPM Summit (IIS) marks a monumental 20 years for the Philippine IT-BPM industry. This year’s summit’s focus is addressing current challenges while setting a forward-looking agenda for the future. The summit will delve into how the Philippine IT-BPM industry can overcome various headwinds—including talent and skills gaps, cybersecurity threats, and geopolitical uncertainties—while embracing opportunities for growth and transformation. By exploring critical issues such as the evolving global landscape, AI’s impact, and the industry’s competitive edge, the event aims to equip stakeholders with the insights and strategies needed to navigate these challenges and shape the next era of IT-BPM excellence. The summit will highlight the industry’s resilience and innovative spirit as it charts a course for continued leadership on the global stage.
The International IT-BPM Summit (IIS) is organized annually by the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) to showcase the breakthrough developments and outstanding accomplishments of the IT-BPM industry in the country, as well as its indispensable contributions to society and the economy.
It is the premier summit for the builders, enablers, and innovators of the industry, who want to further strengthen the Philippines’ country-level competitiveness as an investment destination for IT-BPM services.
The IIS also serves as a venue for IBPAP’s stakeholders in the industry, the government, and the academe to gain new insights from global and local subject matter experts, foster meaningful connections with one another, and address the pressing issues of Philippine IT-BPM.
Speakers
Sec. Sonny Angara
Secretary, Department of Education
Hon. Frederick Go
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs
Marco de la Rosa
Philippines Country Head, Kearney
Benedict Hernandez
Senior Managing Director, Global Delivery for Operations Accenture in the Philippines
CELESTE ILAGAN
CHIEF POLICY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS OFFICER, IT & BUSINESS PROCESS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
Prashray Kala
Partner, Everest Group
Mitch Locsin
First Vice President and Head of Enterprise and International Core Business, PLDT and Smart
JACK MADRID
PRESIDENT & CEO, IT & BUSINESS PROCESS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
Victor Andres Manhit
Founder, Stratbase Group
Peter Maquera
Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft Philippines
Nathalie Nahai
Author and Web Psychologist
Dr. Gonzalo Varela
Lead Economist and Program Leader, Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Practice Group for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand