AGENDA

7:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

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

9:10 AM - 9:50 AM

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

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM

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.
Moderator

Patrick Gentry

CEO & Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions

Panelists

Victor Genuino

President and CEO
ePLDT

Lito Villanueva

Chief Innovations & Inclusion Officer and Executive Vice President
RCBC

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

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.
Moderator

Monchito Ibrahim

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

Panelists

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

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

Break

11:25 AM - 12:05 PM

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.
Moderator

Philip Amores

Vice President for People and Culture
KMC Solutions

Panelists

Unni Pillai

Head of Technology
AWS Philippines

Dr. Alexander Titov

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

Pushkar Misra

President and CEO
Hinduja Global Solutions

Macario S. Fojas

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

12:05 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch/Networking

1:30 PM - 4:45 PM

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.

1:30 PM - 4:45 PM

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.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

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

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

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.
Moderator

Eli Harrell

Co-Founder & CEO
EmergePH

Panelists

Neelam Gopwani

President
Vision Express

Jun Padilla

SME, Franchisee of Jollibee
CEO
Padilla Group of Companies

Mae Rivera-Moreno

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

Dave Overton

Founder and CEO
Symph

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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.

James Mendoza

CEO
MaroonStudios

Closing Remarks

1:30 PM - 4:45 PM

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.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

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.
Moderator

Dominic Ligot

Founder
Cirrolytix

Panelists

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

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

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!

Presenters

Arup Maity

President and Co-founder
Xamun

Kherk Roldan

CEO
Kherk Roldan SEO

Gian Dela Rama

Chief Product and AI Officer
Sprout Solutions

Dexter Ligot - Gordon

Co-founder
Swarm

Ferdinand Gutierrez

Principal
Vox Studios

Gilles Hage

CEO
Rebel

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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.
Panelists

Arup Maity

President and Co-founder
Xamun

Cliff Eala

CEO
BS Works

Marvin Galang

Co-founder
Juan

Kanishka Kumar Sinha

Top 50 Global AI Leader
Ingram Micro

Closing Remarks

1:30 PM - 4:45 PM

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.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Opportunities Abound: Lessons from the 2025 Philippine Venture Capital Report

A look into key trends, emerging sectors, and strategic insights drawn from this year’s Philippine VC landscape.

Franco Varona

Managing Partner
Foxmont Capital Partners

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

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.
Moderator

Alex Gentry

Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions

Panelists

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

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

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

Moderator

Paulo Campos

Founding Managing General Partner
Kaya Founders

Panelists

Jennifer Ho

Partner
Integra Partners

Joan Yao

General Partner
Kickstart Ventures

Danika Ariadna

Vice President
Cercano Management

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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

Nikko Guiam

Senior Investment Associate
Founders Launchpad

Closing Remarks

4:50 PM - 7:00PM

Executive Mixer

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