Powering the Country's Digital Revolution with B2B SaaS
Are you ready for the biggest SaaS conference in the Philippines? SaaScon PH provides an avenue for startup founders, innovators, top enterprises, and investors to discuss the next wave of digital transformation in the country.
Get valuable insights from top business leaders, investors and tech founders.
Paulo Campos
Managing General Partner
Kaya Founders
Patrick Gentry
CEO & Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions
Paul Santos
Managing Partner
Wavemaker Partners
Anthony Oundjian
Managing Director
Boston Consulting Group
Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala
Head of Business Development & Digital Innovation
Ayala Corporation
Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng
Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation and Corporate Services
JG Summit Holdings, Inc.
Harris Yang
Vice President - Southeast Asia
SoftBank Ventures Asia
Christopher Withers
Founder & CEO
klikit
Dirk Van Quaquebeke
Managing Partner
BEENEXT PTE. LTD
Felix Ayque
Founder & CEO
Komunidad
Jennifer Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO
WIZ.AI
Rolando Zubiri II
Senior HR Manager
Jetti Petroleum Inc.
Tommy Teo
Managing Director & Head of Southeast Asia
Cercano Management
Carolyne Sioson
Country Manager
Adventus IT Services Philippines, Inc.
Raya Buensuceso
Managing Director
Kaya Founders
Russell De Ocampo RN, MBA, PhD
Human Resources Director
PSG Global Solutions
Hon. Ivan John E. Uy
Secretary
Department of Information & Communications Technology
Todd Schweitzer
Co-Founder & CEO
Brankas
Naveen Asrani
Head - Strategic Growth, Digital Native Businesses and SaaS, ASEAN
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Kit Sumabat
Head of Corporate Partner Products
Sprout Solutions
RJ Ledesma
Editor-in-Chief, The Business Manual | Podcaster, The RJ Ledesma Podcast
Marriott Grand Ballroom
March 28, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What is SaaScon PH?
SaaScon is a one-day conference where industry and enterprise leaders will share insights on the growing B2B SaaS landscape.
Some key talking points:
The evolution of SaaS in the PH and startup founder's journey
New & game-changing solutions for business transformation
Top 3 winners of Impact '23 accelerator program to pitch on stage
Don't miss out and join us at this year's biggest B2B SaaS event!
Why You Should Attend
Network with decision-makers of top Philippine enterprises, and prominent tech investors
Discover the most relevant homegrown SaaS solutions across multiple industries
Learn founder best practices across the entire startup journey
Be part of a supercharged B2B SaaS industry and join us in this year’s exclusive can’t-miss conference!
For any questions or concerns, you may send them to info@saaschallenge.ph
March 28, 2023
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
| Marriott Grand Ballroom
Agenda at a Glance
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Event Opening and Welcome Remarks
The economic upswing in the Philippines can be attributed to the greater adoption of technology. Patrick Gentry, CEO and Co-founder of Sprout Solutions, talks about the growing B2B SaaS industry and its crucial role in business transformation.
RJ Ledesma
Editor-in-Chief, The Business Manual | Podcaster, The RJ Ledesma Podcast
Event Host
Patrick Gentry
CEO & Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Building a Climate for Digital Innovation and Transformation in the Philippines
Learn how digital transformation encourages the development of innovative solutions for businesses and consumers. These initiatives help position the Philippines as a hub for startup leaders and create a brighter future for innovators and entrepreneurs.
Hon. Ivan John E. Uy
Secretary
Department of Information & Communications Technology
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
The Global State of SaaS and AI in 2023
Even as COVID-19 ravaged multiple sectors, impacting economic growth, certain areas have outperformed others, notably B2B SaaS and Artificial Intelligence. Learn about the latest trends in these industries and the ever-changing needs of business clients.
Anthony Oundjian
Managing Director
Boston Consulting Group
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Coffee and Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Out with the Old: How Philippine Business Leaders are Adopting Tech to Keep Their Foothold
In the past, technology was a specialized business. Today, every business needs to embrace tech to stay competitive. The Philippines’ top conglomerates openly share how they’ve adopted tech solutions to remain relevant, their priorities, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng
Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation and Corporate Services
JG Summit Holdings, Inc.
Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala
Head of Business Development & Digital Innovation
Ayala Corporation
Paul Santos
Managing Partner
Wavemaker Partners
Panel Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Networking Lunch and Booth Consultations
12:20 PM - 1:10 PM
From Nice-to-have to Business Critical: SMEs Embrace Software
Hear about the journeys of three rapidly growing businesses that scaled up through software and other tech solutions.
Carolyne Sioson
Country Manager
Adventus IT Services Philippines, Inc.
Russell De Ocampo RN, MBA, PhD
Human Resources Director
PSG Global Solutions
Rolando Zubiri II
Senior HR Manager
Jetti Petroleum Inc.
Kit Sumabat
Head of Corporate Partner Products
Sprout Solutions
Panel Moderator
1:10 PM - 1:55 PM
Ushering in Digital Growth & Transformation: Pitches from the Three Winners of the Impact ‘23 Accelerator Program
The founders of the top 3 startups from Impact '23, an eight-week accelerator challenge organized by Sprout and Kaya Founders, will make their pitches on stage and share their game-changing SaaS solutions.
Raya Buensuceso
Managing Director
Kaya Founders
Introduction
1:55 PM - 2:10 PM
Afternoon Coffee and Networking Break
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
Lessons for Growing a SaaS Startup in the Philippines
Despite its large population and fast-growing GDP, the Philippines isn’t typically viewed as an ideal place to launch enterprise startups. In this panel, local and regional SaaS startups break down the opportunities and challenges of growing a tech business in the Philippines and debunk the common misconceptions about this market.
Jennifer Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO
WIZ.AI
Christopher Withers
Founder & CEO
klikit
Felix Ayque
Founder & CEO
Komunidad
Patrick Gentry
CEO & Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions
Panel Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
In it to Win it: Why invest in SaaS? Why invest now?
After the overheated tech growth in 2021, markets have become uncertain overall due to the funding winter and global economic slowdown. In this panel, 3 investors discuss why now is as good a time as ever to invest in attractive SaaS companies; the most important metrics to gauge the sustainability of SaaS startups; and the silver linings of the downturn. What's in store for SaaS startups, from an investment standpoint?
Harris Yang
Vice President - Southeast Asia
SoftBank Ventures Asia
Tommy Teo
Managing Director & Head of Southeast Asia
Cercano Management
Dirk Van Quaquebeke
Managing Partner
BEENEXT PTE. LTD
Panel Moderator
3:50 PM - 4:35 PM
Supporting Industry-shaping Digital Startups: Breaking the Barriers to Success
The Philippines can and should be active in what is being billed as the next industrial revolution. A new whitepaper by Kaya Founders talks about what support the local tech industry needs from investors to help startups and founders succeed and be part of this wave.
Paulo Campos
Managing General Partner
Kaya Founders
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Key takeaways from this year’s conference, outlook for the local SaaS market, and some encouraging advice for Filipino founders looking to build tech businesses in the Philippines.
Paulo Campos
Managing General Partner
Kaya Founders
World-class Event & Conference Venue
The Manila Marriott Hotel
The SaaScon event and exhibition will be held at Ballrooms A&B of the Manila Marriott Hotel, one of the city's premiere event venues.
Experience the perfect environment for insightful discussions and networking with business leaders.
Connect with the country's top B2B startups as well as global industry leaders at the exhibit and consultation booths!
Be part of a supercharged B2B SaaS industry and join us in this year’s exclusive can’t-miss conference!
For any questions or concerns, you may send them to info@saaschallenge.ph
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