SaaScon PH: The Biggest SaaS Conference in the Country
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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

Paulo Campos

Managing General Partner

Kaya Founders

Patrick Gentry

Patrick Gentry

CEO & Co-Founder

Sprout Solutions

Paul Santos

Paul Santos

Managing Partner

Wavemaker Partners

Anthony Oundjian

Anthony Oundjian

Managing Director

Boston Consulting Group

Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala

Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala

Head of Business Development & Digital Innovation

Ayala Corporation

Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng

Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng

Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation and Corporate Services

JG Summit Holdings, Inc.

Harris Yang

Harris Yang

Vice President - Southeast Asia

SoftBank Ventures Asia

Christopher Withers

Christopher Withers

Founder & CEO

klikit

Dirk Van Quaquebeke

Dirk Van Quaquebeke

Managing Partner

BEENEXT PTE. LTD

Felix Ayque

Felix Ayque

Founder & CEO

Komunidad

Jennifer Zhang

Jennifer Zhang

Co-Founder & CEO

WIZ.AI

Rolando Zubiri II

Rolando Zubiri II

Senior HR Manager

Jetti Petroleum Inc.

Tommy Teo

Tommy Teo

Managing Director & Head of Southeast Asia

Cercano Management

Carolyne Sioson

Carolyne Sioson

Country Manager

Adventus IT Services Philippines, Inc.

Raya Buensuceso

Raya Buensuceso

Managing Director

Kaya Founders

Russell De Ocampo RN, MBA, PhD

Russell De Ocampo RN, MBA, PhD

Human Resources Director

PSG Global Solutions

Hon. Ivan John E. Uy

Hon. Ivan John E. Uy

Secretary

Department of Information & Communications Technology

Todd Schweitzer

Todd Schweitzer

Co-Founder & CEO

Brankas

Naveen Asrani

Naveen Asrani

Head - Strategic Growth, Digital Native Businesses and SaaS, ASEAN

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Kit Sumabat

Kit Sumabat

Head of Corporate Partner Products

Sprout Solutions

RJ Ledesma

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

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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

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Network with decision-makers of top Philippine enterprises, and prominent tech investors

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Discover the most relevant homegrown SaaS solutions across multiple industries

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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

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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

Program Sponsors

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In Partnership With

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World-class Event & Conference Venue

The Manila Marriott Hotel

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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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