Freshworks IT Leaders Exclusive Boardroom on "The Future of Work"

Booth Open & Registration | Photo Booth Networking

Welcome desk opens for attendee registration
Networking opportunities with industry peers and solution providers
Dedicated photo booth for CIOs and partners to capture memorable moments.

Welcome Keynote Global CIO Forum

Anushree Dixit | Chief Strategy Officer | GEC Media Group

World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech

Opening remarks by the event's Country Ambassador
Francis Chiu | First Vice President IT | BDO Unibank

VIP Keynote Speaker | Guest of Honor Address

A thought leadership keynote by an esteemed industry figure or government official
David Almirol Jr. | Undersectary for E-Government

VIP Keynote Speaker

Philip Varilla | Assistant Secretary for Infostructure Management | DICT

Panel discussion 1 : The next decade of IT leadership

Discussion points:
What will define bold and unstoppable CIOs in the future?
The balance between innovation, risk management, and business outcomes
Moderator:
Norman Moses Villamor Carcellar | Chief Information Officer | Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc.
Panelists:
Mel Migrino | Southeast Asia Regional Director and Country GM | Gogolook
Robin Ramos | First Vice President - Information Technology Group | PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc
Carlos Santos | Chief Transformation and Technology Officer | AXA PH
Dennis Tangonan | Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer | Security Bank Corporation
Frank Vibar | CIO | Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Vendor keynote 1

Coffee Break & Networking

Refreshments and light snacks served
Opportunity to network with fellow CIOs and industry leaders
Sponsor showcase or tech demo (Booth Visit)

Panel Discussion 2: Key technologies driving CIO priorities

Discussion points:
AI, cloud, and automation: What’s next?
The role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use
Moderator:
Sheridan Laroza | Executive Director, IT | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Panelists:
Rhea Valbuena | Executive Director, ICT | Asia Pacific College
Lito Villanueva | Executive Vice President and Chief Innovations and Inclusion Officer | Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Aldrine Villanueva | CIO and CISO | Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
Rogelio Umali | Chief Technology Officer | Goodbank
Marlon Torres | CIO, MIS Director | Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

Vendor Keynote 2

Panel Discussion 3: The business value of IT – proving impact beyond technology

Discussion points:
8How IT drives measurable business growth
Aligning IT investments with strategic business goals
Moderator:
Francis Chiu | First Vice President IT | BDO Unibank
Panelists:
Kenneth Catugas | IT Head | ING Hubs
Manuel Cabanero | CEO | True Money Philippine
Bobbet Castillo | CIO | Paynamics Technologies
Dr. Richard E. Amansec | Director of Management Information Systems Division | DOST-PCAARRD
Winnie Rebancos | CIO | Coca-Cola Philippines

CIO 200 Awards

Recognizing and celebrating outstanding CIOs for their contributions to the Organization
Awards presented in 4 categories (Next-Gen | Leader | Master | Legend)
Photo for award winners

Closing By Ambassadors

Concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors
Key takeaways and reflections from the event
Arlene Romasanta | Director IV and CIO | Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Dinner & Networking

An elegant dinner experience