PRACTICAL INSIGHTSManila, Philippines23 July 2026As artificial intelligence reshapes Southeast Asia, Philippine enterprises are progressing beyond early experimentation towards real-world deployment. While infrastructure, talent and ecosystem readiness are evolving, organisations are building momentum on scaling effectively – supported by resilient digital foundations, secure infrastructure and strong ecosystem collaboration to unlock long-term value.Join us for an exclusive forum featuring industry leaders and executives as we explore the evolving role of AI in the Philippines’ technology ecosystem and examine the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Gain practical insights from experts, connect with peers, and discover trends and strategies to future-proof your business in this fast-changing digital era.Agenda09:00amRegistration & coffee refreshments09:30amWelcome AddressCarlo Malana, President & CEO, Philippines, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres09:40amSpecial opening address (video message)Henry Aguda, Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)09:50amThe national AI blueprint: Philippine strategies for scaling real-world AIAs AI reshapes industries, societies, and economies, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to scale it responsibly and effectively. This keynote presents the Philippines' emerging AI blueprint and the national strategies being pursued to build the foundations of an AI-ready nation—from infrastructure and talent to governance, research, and innovation. It explores the collective effort required to transform AI from a collection of promising experiments into a catalyst for national competitiveness, inclusive growth, and long-term economic resilience.Sherwin Pelayo, Executive Director, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines10:10amScaling Philippine enterprise with purposeful AIPrecious Lim, Country Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Philippines10:30amBuilding a Strong Foundation for Gen AIDennis D. Omila, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, Union Bank of the Philippines10:50amCoffee break11:05amMind the Gap: bridging the AI Infrastructure readiness divideAre we truly infrastructure-ready for AI at scale — or is ambition outpacing execution? As AI adoption surges across Asia, this keynote explores why most organisations remain stuck between pilots and production — and what it takes to close the gap for the Philippines. Drawing on regional research by STT GDC, it outlines the infrastructure, operating models and strategic decisions that will define the next wave of AI leadership.Chris Street, Group Chief Revenue Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres11:25amPanel | The Philippine AI Playbook: Aligning corporate strategy, tech innovation, and national visionAs AI moves from experimentation to real-world deployment, organisations encounter friction across cost, talent, governance, and infrastructure readiness. This panel brings together perspectives to share real-world experiences and practical strategies to scale AI responsibly and sustainably.Moderator:Francis Arjonillo, Head of Technology and Data Privacy Officer, Philippines, ST Telemedia Global Data CentresPanelists:Andrés "Andoy" Montiel, Chief Data Officer (CDO), PackworksDennis D. Omila, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, Union Bank of the PhilippinesPrecious Lim, Country Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) PhilippinesSherwin Pelayo, Executive Director, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP)12:10pmClosing RemarksEve Guerra, Head of Product & Marketing, Philippines, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres12:15pmNetworking Lunch02:00pmEvent ClosesFeatured speakersCarlo MalanaPresident & Chief Executive Officer, PhilippinesST Telemedia Global Data CentresBioHon. Henry Rhoel R. AgudaSecretaryDepartment of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)BioSherwin PelayoExecutive DirectorAnalytics & AI Association of the PhilippinesBioPrecious LimCountry ManagerAmazon Web Services (AWS) PhilippinesBioFrancis ArjonilloHead of Technology and Data Privacy Officer, PhilippinesST Telemedia Global Data CentresBioDennis D. OmilaExecutive Vice President Chief Transformation OfficerUnion Bank of the PhilippinesBioAndres MontielChief Data OfficerPackworksBioEve GuerraHead of Product & Marketing, PhilippinesST Telemedia Global Data CentresBioChris StreetGroup Chief Revenue OfficerST Telemedia Global Data CentresBioWhy attend Practical Insights?Learn from industry leaders & expertsGain valuable insights into the future of AI and digital strategy.Future-proof your businessStay ahead in this fast-changing digital era.Network with peersShare experiences, challenges & solutions in a collaborative environment.This event is specifically designed for business leaders and influencers, welcoming both end-users and service providers. Please note that all registrations will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure alignment with the event's focus and objectives outlined above.Featured resourcesREPORTAI Infrastructure Readiness Assessment Report (Asia)REPORTAI Infrastructure Readiness Assessment Report (Asia)Whilst Asia is winning at AI ambition, the data reveals a maturity gap: organisations have successfully deployed initial AI solutions, but most are now navigating the infrastructure requirements needed to scale from pilot to production.Learn moreASSESSMENTGet your customised AI Infrastructure Readiness AssessmentASSESSMENTGet your customised AI Infrastructure Readiness AssessmentIs your organisation ready for scale? 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