SaaS 2.0: Surviving and Thriving in

AI is rewriting the rules of SaaS. Are you ready to lead the disruption or be left behind? Join over a thousand leaders to discover how to harness its power to unlock unprecedented growth for your business.

April 8, 2025 | Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport Blvd., Pasay City

What is SaaScon PH ‘25?

SaaScon PH has become the premier event for the country’s B2B SaaS community, and SaaScon PH ’25 marks our third edition!

With over 1,300 attendees last year, we are building on that momentum with deeper insights, stronger connections, and greater opportunities to drive the industry forward together with top founders, investors, and industry leaders.
Whether you’re building, scaling, or investing in SaaS, this is where you need to be.

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The 2025 Conference Agenda

Registration

Transforming Your Business for the Next Tech Wave

Kick off SaaScon PH with a closer look at how bold strategies and emerging tech are reshaping business growth, resilience, and competitive advantage in the AI era.

Patrick Gentry

CEO & Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions

AI & Data: The Growth Engine for Scaling SaaS in the Philippines & ASEAN

AI & Data: The Growth Engine for Scaling SaaS in the
Philippines & ASEAN

Gain insights from a global strategy leader on how data-driven decision-making and intelligent automation are accelerating SaaS growth across the region.

Anthony Oundjian

Managing Director and Senior Partner
Boston Consulting Group

AI’s Impact on Business Growth and Market Leadership

Redefine your business strategy with AI-driven innovation. Leverage data and automation to accelerate growth, unlock revenue streams, and gain a competitive edge.

Lito Villanueva

Chief Innovations & Inclusion Officer and Executive Vice President
RCBC

Patrick Gentry

CEO & Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions

AI, Government, and SaaS: Unlocking Growth in the Philippines’ Digital Economy

Hear from industry, government, and tech leaders on how AI policies, digital infrastructure, and public-private collaboration are transforming the SaaS landscape in the PH.

Monchito Ibrahim

Lead Convenor
Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN)

Dr. Gonzalo Varela

Lead Economist and Program Leader, Prosperity Practice Group
World Bank

Usec. David Almirol

Undersecretary for E-Government
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

Frank Vibar

Chief Information Officer
Asian Hospital and Medical Center

AI 2.0: Unlocking Growth and Innovation for the Future of Your Business

Reimagine the future of business with AI-driven innovation. Key industry leaders reveal how to harness emerging technologies to scale, compete, and thrive.

Gian Dela Rama

Chief Product and AI Officer
Sprout Solutions

Unni Pillai

Head of Technology
AWS Philippines

Dr. Alexander Titov

Co-founder, Deputy Secretary General
International Digital Economies Association (iDEA)

Macario S. Fojas

Co-founder and President
Seven Seven Global Services, Inc.

Lunch/Networking

Breakout Sessions:

The New Digital Playbook: Smarter, Leaner, AI-First

Discover AI-driven strategies tailored for SMEs, enterprises, investors, and startups to streamline operations, maximize growth, and build future-ready businesses.

Breakout Room 1

Growing Business Talks

Empowering SMEs to Build Affordable and Efficient Tech Stacks

Building a tech-enabled business doesn’t have to break the bank. Learn how SMEs are leveraging smart, scalable solutions to drive efficiency and growth.

The Future of SME Growth

Discover how emerging technologies, digital strategies, and AI-driven tools can empower SMEs to scale efficiently and compete in a fast-evolving market.

Reynaldo Lugtu

Founder & CEO / CTO
Hungry Workhorse

The AI Advantage: Supercharging Your Growing Business

Hear how a business transformed from low-tech to fully tech-enabled using SaaS and AI, unlocking efficiency, growth, and new opportunities.

Fleire Castro

Founder
DashoContent

SaaS for Success: Powering Your Business Forward
the Smart Way

Learn how industry leaders have built agile, tech-driven businesses using SaaS to automate processes, enhance productivity, and accelerate sustainable growth.

Eli Harrell

Co-Founder & CEO
Emerge PH

Neelam Gopwani

Managing Director
House of Branded Lifestyle Inc.

Danilo Padilla

SME, Vice Chairman of the JFA Board 2025
Jollibee Franchisees Association

Mae Rivera-Moreno

President & Co-Founder
Beeline Now Consulting Services, Inc.

Dave Overton

Founder and CEO
Symph

Case Study: SME Success Story

Get an inside look at how a growing SME leveraged SaaS and AI to overcome challenges, scale efficiently, and achieve breakthrough success.

Closing Remarks

Breakout Room 2

Enterprise Exchange

Enterprise Success Formula: Winning with Long-Term Partnerships

Strong partnerships drive lasting success. Explore how enterprises are building strategic alliances with AI and SaaS providers to fuel innovation and sustainable growth.

Reimagining Success: AI & SaaS Partnerships Shaping Business

Find out how enterprises are co-creating value with AI and SaaS partners, driving innovation, efficiency, and long-term competitive growth.

Pia Azarcon

Director and Managing Partner Consulting
IBM Philippines

AI and Outsourcing: Shaping the Future of Enterprise Innovation and Customer Experience

Hear from top leaders in AI, outsourcing, and technology on how enterprises are leveraging automation, talent, and data to elevate the customer experience.

Dominic Ligot

Founder
Cirrolytics

Ambe Tierro

Country Managing Director and Technology Centers Lead
Accenture

Larah Sta. Maria

Vice President
Concentrix

Sir Winston Malapad

Talent Acquisition and HR Director for Process Excellence Reporting and Data Analytics
Foundever

Ask the Experts

Got burning questions on scaling, partnerships, or digital transformation? Get real answers from seasoned leaders who’ve built and grown successful enterprises.

Arup Maity

President and Co-founder
Xamun

Cliff Eala

CEO
BS Works

Marvin Galang

Co-founder
Juan

Kanishka Kumar Sinha

Global Head Hyper Automation & Ai Professional Services
Ingram Micro

AI Solutions: Startup Showcase

Witness groundbreaking AI startups unveil innovative solutions transforming enterprise efficiency and growth. See the next big ideas shaping the future of business!

Closing Remarks

Breakout Room 3

Founders and Funders Forum

AI-First: Scaling Smarter, Growing Faster

For startups, speed and strategy are everything. Join top founders and investors as they navigate the AI-first landscape to scale and succeed.

AI as the Great Equalizer: How SEA Startups Can Win the Global SaaS Race

Southeast Asian startups have a unique opportunity to leverage AI for rapid scaling and global impact. Learn what it takes to compete and win.

Franco Varona

Managing Partner
Foxmont Capital Partners

AI-Native & AI-First Movers: How Founders Are Building, Adapting, and Winning

Founders at the forefront of AI share how they’re designing, scaling, and pivoting their businesses to stay ahead in an AI-first world.

Alex Gentry

Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions

Gian Dela Rama

Chief Product and AI Officer
Sprout Solutions

Gina Romero

Founder and Head of Special Projects
Mettamatch

Dexter Ligot - Gordon

Co-founder and CEO
Swarm

AI FOMO vs. Real Opportunity: How Investors Are Separating Hype from High-Return

Paulo Campos

Founding Managing General Partner
Kaya Founders

Jennifer Ho

Partner
Integra Partners

Joan Yao

General Partner
Kickstart Ventures

Danika Ariadna

Vice President
Cercano Management

The Inner Circle: A Rapid Fire Founder-Funder Matchup

In this high-impact session connecting 10 promising startups with 10 high-profile investors, see how they engage in fast-paced conversations aimed to spark growth for these game-changing solutions.

Paulo Campos

Founding Managing General Partner
Kaya Founders

Franco Varona

Managing Partner
Foxmont Capital Partners

Jennifer Ho

Partner
Integra Partners

Joan Yao

General Partner
Kickstart Ventures

Danika Ariadna

Vice President
Cercano Management

Jeremy Young

Senior Associate
Gentree Fund

Shota Sakurai

Chief Representative in the Philippines
Mynavi Corporation

Vince Velilla

Wavemaker Partners

Ivan Ong

Partner
AFG Partners

Closing Remarks

Executive Mixer

Join fellow founders, investors, and business leaders for an evening of insightful conversations, networking, and cocktails.

Speakers & Panelists

Patrick Gentry

CEO & Co-Founder

Sprout Solutions

Anthony Oundjian

Managing Director and Senior Partner

Boston Consulting Group

Dr. Gonzalo Varela

Lead Economist and Program Leader, Prosperity Practice Group

World Bank

Alex Gentry

Co-Founder

Sprout Solutions

Monchito Ibrahim

Lead Convenor

Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN)

Usec. David Almirol

Undersecretary for
E-Government

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

Frank Vibar

Chief Information Officer

Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Dr. Alexander Titov

Co-Founder

International Digital Economies Association

Macario S. Fojas

Co-founder and President

Seven Seven Global Services, Inc.

Reynaldo Lugtu

Founder & CEO / CTO

Hungry Workhorse

Fleire Castro

Founder

DashoContent

Gian Dela Rama

Chief Product and AI Officer

Sprout Solutions

Eli Harrell

Co-Founder & CEO

Emerge PH

Neelam Gopwani

Managing Director

House of Branded Lifestyle Inc.

Mae Rivera-Moreno

President & Co-Founder

Beeline Now Consulting Services, Inc.

Pia Azarcon

Director and Managing Partner Consulting

IBM Philippines

Ambe Tierro

Country Managing Director and Technology Centers Lead

Accenture

Sir Winston Malapad

Talent Acquisition and HR Director for Process Excellence Reporting and Data Analytics

Foundever

Arup Maity

President and Co-founder

Xamun

Cliff Eala

CEO

BS Works

Kanishka Kumar Sinha

Global Head Hyper Automation & Ai Professional Services

Ingram Micro

Franco Varona

Managing Partner

Foxmont Capital Partners

Gina Romero

Founder and Head of Special Projects

Mettamatch

Dexter Ligot - Gordon

Co-founder and CEO

Swarm

Paulo Campos

Founding Managing General Partner

Kaya Founders

Jennifer Ho

Partner

Integra Partners

Joan Yao

General Partner

Kickstart Ventures

Danika Ariadna

Vice President

Cercano Management

Jeremy Young

Senior Associate

Gentree Fund

Jeremy Young

Senior Associate

Gentree Fund

Shota Sakurai

Chief Representative in the Philippines

Mynavi Corporation

Ivan Ong

Partner

AFG Partners

RJ Ledesma

Editor-in-Chief, The Business Manual

Podcaster, The RJ Ledesma Podcast

Previous Speakers and Panelists

Previous Sponsors and Partners

For any questions or concerns, you may send them to saascon@sprout.ph
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