We are excited to announce the 2026 Transformation Summit, Cebu's premier gathering for leaders shaping the future of the IT-BPM industry. Organized by the Cebu IT-BPM Organization (CIB.O), the summit will take place on August 14, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of Summit Galleria Cebu, bringing together over 500 delegates and representatives from more than 200 companies across the Philippines and beyond.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, this year's summit will focus on how businesses, educational institutions, government, and industry stakeholders can navigate the shift from digital transformation to AI transformation. The event will serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among executives, policymakers, technology leaders, educators, and innovators.
Event Overview
August 14, 2026 – Plenary Summit, Innovation Expo, and Awards Night
The first day will feature keynote presentations, industry outlooks, thought leadership sessions, and panel discussions on the future of the IT-BPM industry and AI-driven transformation. The day will conclude with the Industry Awards Night, recognizing organizations and leaders driving innovation and industry excellence.
The Innovation Expo will bring together technology suppliers and industry partners. Participating organizations will showcase trending products, services, and emerging technologies while connecting with talent, customers, and key stakeholders.
Summit Highlights
• Industry Outlook – What’s ahead for Cebu's IT-BPM sector in a globally competitive landscape.
• Bridging the skills gap - Evolving Roles of HR and Academe in the AI Era – Preparing today's talent for tomorrow's AI-powered workplace.
• Why Industry Partnerships Matter More Than Ever – The growing importance of collaboration across sectors.
• Philippine AI Roadmap – A closer look at the country’s direction, priorities, and challenges in building an AI-powered economy.
• Advancing National AI Through Strategic Partnerships – Who shapes the future of AI governance and execution in the Philippines?
• From Digital Transformation to AI Transformation: What’s Next for Cebu? – Exploring where Cebu stands in the next wave of transformation.
• AI-Driven Operating Models in IT-BPM – How leading organizations are reshaping work, processes, and value creation in the AI era.
The 2026 Transformation Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with the leaders and organizations driving the next wave of growth, innovation, talent development, and AI adoption in the region.
AFTERNOON TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT PROGRAM
11:00 AM
Registration, Networking &
Booth Exchange
01:00 PM
Program Start
Doxology, National Anthem
01:03 PM
Opening Remarks
Mr. Darwin John "DJ" Moises
Summit Chairman
01:10 PM
Keynote Message
Hon. Nestor D. Archival, Sr.
Cebu City Mayor
01:20 PM
Industry Outlook: The State of the
Philippine ITBPM Industry
Mr. Jack Madrid
President & CEO
IT and Business Process Association
of the Philippines
01:35 PM
Fireside Chat: The State of the Philippine
ITBPM Industry – What’s Ahead of Us
Panelists:
Mr. Jack Madrid
President & CEO
IT and Business Process Association
of the Philippines (IBPAP)
Mr. Aseem Roy
President
Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O)
Mr. Sanjiv Kumar Gupta
Senior Partner, FutureNow Center
Philippines, IBM Consulting
Mr. Stephan Bily
President and CEO
Lexmark/Xerox Philippines
Ms. Cecilia Grace Jarin-Castillo
SVP and Head of Converge Global
Business Group Sales and Marketing
Moderator:
Ms. Acie Arroyo-Cruz
Senior Strategic Consultant
AON
02:05 PM
Transforming Talent – Every BPO
Practitioner Can Code
Mr. Matthew Doronila
APAC Market Leader, FutureNow
Center Philippines, IBM Consulting
Mr. Andre Pangan
Project Manager | Cebu Site Leader
IBM Consulting
02:20 PM
Bridging the skills gap
Evolving Roles of HR and
Academe in the AI Era
Ms. Monica Maralit
President
FIND Human Resources
02:35 PM
Fireside Chat: Why Industry Partnerships
matter more than ever
Panelists:
Ms. Monica Maralit
President
FIND Human Resources
Engr. Bernard Nicolas Villamor
President
CIT-U
Mr. Billy Yuen
CEO
ADVANCED by Stacktrek
Mr. Abhinav Sinha
APAC Business Head
Ramco Systems
Moderator:
Mr. Darwin John "DJ" Moises
Summit Chairman
03:05 PM
10 AI Reality Checks: Top Lessons from
Our AI Journey
Mr. Orven Enoveso
Site Process Lead, Digital Transformation
Lexmark Research & Development Corp.
03:20 PM
Sponsor's Time: HP Philippines
Mr. Lorenzo Miraran
Presale Technical Consultant
HP Philippines
03:35 PM
Clarity is the New Competitive Advantage
Mr. Chris Venturina
Regional Director of Business Development
SANAS
03:50 PM
From Digital Transformation to AI
Transformation: What’s in Store for Cebu?
Mr. Dominic Vincent "Doc" Ligot
CEO Cirrolytix Research
04:05 PM
Fireside Chat: AI-Driven
Operating Models in IT-BPM
Panelists:
Mr. Dominic Vincent "Doc" Ligot
CEO Cirrolytix Research
Ms. Michelle Alarcon
President
Analytics and AI Association
of the Philippines
Mr. Amiel C. Sabangan
Director
PingPong Pay Philippines
Engr. William Brian Arnaiz
Head for Business Development
VisMin, Solutions Consulting and
TechnicalArchitecture
Globe Business
Mr. Chris Venturina
Regional Director of Business Development
SANAS
Mr. Lorenzo Miraran
Presale Technical Consultant
HP Philippines
Moderator:
Mr. Earl Ng
VP of Business Dev
Ng Khai Development Corporation
04:35 PM
Future-Proofing Philippine IT-BPM:
The Workforce Transformation Blueprint
Mr. Abhinav Sinha
APAC Business Head
Ramco Systems
04:50 PM
National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
of the Philippines (NAIS-PH)
Dr. Tristan L. Abando
DOST7 Regional Director
05:05 PM
Fireside Chat: Advancing National AI
Through Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Tristan L. Abando
DOST7 Regional Director
Mr. Gamaliel B. Vicente, Jr.
TESDA7 Regional Director
Mr. Frederick C. Amores
DICT7 Regional Director
Moderator:
Ms. Joslyn Canon
External Relations Director
Qualfon Philippines
05:35 PM
Infrastructure. Skills. Innovation.
Building the Foundation for an Evolving
Digital Economy
Ms. Maria Asuncion "Shion" Canen
Assistant Vice President & Head of
Enterprise Sales –VisMin
Converge Global Business
05:50 PM
Sponsor's Time: Healthway Cebu Velez
General Hospital
Dr. Maria Carmina Joyce Alferez
COO
Healthway Cebu Velez General Hospital
Dinner & Booth Exchange
EVENING IT-BPM INDUSTRY AWARDS PROGRAM
07:25 PM
Opening Message
Mr. Aseem Roy
President
07:30 PM
Keynote Speech
Hon. Pamela Baricuatro
Cebu Provincial Governor
07:40 PM
Building Financially Resilient
Workforces in the AI Era
Mr. Mark Macalintal
VP of Sales
Tendo by Tonik
07:50 PM
The CityFlats Cebu, Find Your Place at the
Heart of the City
Mr. Jake Chaves
Leasing & Admin Senior Associate
Ms. Rogen Leria
Leasing & Admin Assistant
The CityFlats by AyalaLand
08:00 PM
Recognition of Sponsors
08:10 PM
Recognition of Finalists and Awarding of Winners
People & Culture Program of the Year
Impact & Sustainability Excellence
AI & Workforce Transformation Excellence
Innovation & Technology Company of the Year
Industry-Academe Partnership Excellence
08:55 PM
Closing Remarks & Major Raffle Draw
Mr. Buddy Villasis
CIB.O Executive Director
IBM Solutions Delivery, Inc. is a fully owned IBM subsidiary in the Philippines that provides global delivery services and technology support to clients worldwide. As part of IBM, a leading global technology company, IBM Solutions Delivery, Inc. helps organizations modernize and transform through information technology application services, business process services, consulting support, and enterprise technology solutions. With operations in key Philippine locations, including Quezon City, Cebu City, and Naga City, the company supports IBM’s global commitment to innovation, operational excellence, secure delivery, and client success. For more information, visit IBM’s official website.
Sanas is a pioneering Speech AI company that develops real-time technology to remove communication barriers across accents, languages, background noise, and low-quality audio. Founded in 2020, the company provides a unified platform for Accent Translation, Language Translation, Speech Enhancement, and Speech Intelligence, helping contact centers and enterprises deliver clearer, more natural, and more effective conversations at scale. Sanas’ technology preserves each speaker’s voice, tone, and intent while improving understanding, customer experience, and workforce performance. Through its human-centered approach to artificial intelligence, Sanas advances its mission of creating a world where everyone can understand and be understood. For more information, visit www.sanas.ai.
Lexmark, now part of Xerox, combines its expertise in cloud-enabled imaging and IoT technologies with Xerox’s global scale and innovation leadership. Together, they deliver powerful, connected solutions that accelerate digital transformation and drive better outcomes for businesses across industries. For more info, visit Lexmark's website.
Innodata is a global services company that provides technology and data-related services to clients across various industries. They offer services such as data annotation, data conversion, content engineering, and digital publishing. Innodata has a team of experts who use advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide high-quality and accurate services to their clients. Their clients include leading companies in the information, media, and publishing industries, as well as government agencies and non-profit organizations. With over 30 years of experience, Innodata has built a reputation for delivering reliable and innovative solutions to their clients. For more info, visit Innodata's website.
Ng Khai Development Corporation is a Cebu-based technology solutions provider and one of the leading IT companies in the Visayas and Mindanao. Established to support the region’s growing digital economy, the company offers a wide range of services including systems integration, IT infrastructure, business applications, and cloud solutions.
Its offerings include enterprise resource planning, networking, hardware distribution, and customized software solutions tailored to client needs. With deep local roots and decades of experience, Ng Khai Development Corporation empowers organizations to harness technology for growth, efficiency, and innovation. For more info, visit Ng Khai Development Corporation’s website.
HP Philippines, operating locally through HP PPS Philippines Inc., is part of HP Inc., a global technology company dedicated to creating solutions that improve how people work, learn, create, and connect. The company provides a broad portfolio of personal computing devices, printers, peripherals, software, services, and AI-powered workplace solutions for individuals and organizations across the country. Through innovations in secure hybrid work, intelligent computing, and sustainable printing, HP Philippines helps customers enhance productivity, collaboration, and digital experiences. Guided by HP’s vision of creating technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere, the company supports the evolving needs of businesses and communities in the Philippines. For more information, visit HP Philippines’ official website.
Converge Business is the business and enterprise solutions arm of Converge ICT Solutions, one of the Philippines’ leading broadband and technology providers. Powered by an end-to-end pure fiber network, it delivers fast, reliable, and secure connectivity solutions designed to support businesses of different sizes and industries. Its portfolio includes dedicated internet access, business broadband, managed network services, cloud and data center solutions, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and enterprise data connectivity. Through innovative and scalable digital infrastructure, Converge Business helps organizations connect multiple locations, strengthen mission-critical operations, improve productivity, and accelerate their digital transformation. For more information, visit the Converge Business website.
Ramco Systems is a global enterprise software company that provides innovative, cloud-based technology solutions to organizations across various industries. Its portfolio includes Enterprise Resource Planning, Global Payroll and Human Capital Management, Logistics, and Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul software. Ramco combines cloud, mobile, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation technologies to help businesses streamline operations, improve workforce management, and enhance overall efficiency. Established in 1997, the company serves customers across multiple countries and continues to develop intelligent, user-friendly solutions designed for the evolving needs of modern enterprises. For more information, visit the Ramco Systems website.
Healthway Cebu Velez General Hospital is a 200-bed Level 3 hospital in Cebu City and part of Healthway Medical Network, the healthcare provider arm of AC Health under Ayala Corporation. Building on the long-standing legacy of Cebu Velez General Hospital, the institution provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical services supported by experienced healthcare professionals, modern technology, and the standards of an integrated national healthcare network. Guided by Healthway’s human-centric approach and “Care Beyond Cure” commitment, the hospital works to improve access to quality healthcare and support the health and well-being of patients and communities across Cebu and the Visayas. For more information, visit www.healthwaymedicalnetwork.com.ph.
JPMorganChase (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm with assets of $4.4 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the firm serves millions of customers, predominantly in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about J.P. Morgan’s capabilities can be found at jpmorgan.com and about Chase’s capabilities at chase.com. For more info, visit JPMorganChase's website.
Sansan, Inc. (TSE: 4443) is a Japan-based technology company specializing in cloud solutions that drive digital transformation. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, with development centers in the Philippines and Singapore, Sansan helps organizations digitize and streamline operations. Its flagship product, Sansan, centralizes business card, contact, and sales data to boost sales intelligence. Bill One accelerates invoice processing through rapid digitization, while Contract One uses AI to manage contract databases. For individuals, the Eight app enables virtual business card exchange and real-time contact updates. For more info, visit Sansan's website.
Globe Business is the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, Inc., providing organizations across the Philippines with connectivity and digital solutions that support growth and transformation. Serving enterprises and small and medium businesses, Globe Business offers mobile, internet, and voice services alongside cloud connectivity, cybersecurity, data center, managed infrastructure, productivity, and business application solutions. Through reliable networks, strategic technology partnerships, and customer-focused expertise, it helps organizations modernize their operations, strengthen business resilience, protect critical information, and enable productive digital workplaces. Guided by its commitment to innovation and malasakit, Globe Business works with Filipino companies to navigate change and build a more connected, competitive, and sustainable future. For more information, visit Globe Business’s official website.
The CityFlats is Ayala Land’s urban co-living brand, offering safe, practical, and conveniently located accommodations designed for students, young professionals, business travelers, and other city dwellers. Through flexible monthly leases and daily stays, it combines thoughtfully designed rooms, shared amenities, co-working spaces, and community-focused experiences that make urban living more accessible and comfortable. With properties in key business districts across Metro Manila and Cebu, including Cebu IT Park and Cebu Business Park, The CityFlats places residents close to workplaces, schools, transportation, and lifestyle destinations. Guided by Ayala Land’s commitment to quality, convenience, and connected communities, the brand provides a welcoming home away from home at the heart of the city. For more information, visit The CityFlats’ official website.
PingPong Payments is a global financial technology company that provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses operating internationally. Its platform enables enterprises to receive, send, convert, and manage funds across multiple currencies and markets through secure, technology-driven payment infrastructure. PingPong offers services such as global collections, international payouts, foreign exchange, and embedded payment solutions, helping businesses simplify transactions, reduce payment friction, and expand into new markets. Founded in 2015, the company supports payment activities across more than 200 countries and regions and continues to develop efficient and compliant solutions for global commerce. For more information, visit the PingPong Payments website.
Summit Galleria Cebu is a premier destination for corporate events, offering flexible function spaces and a striking pillarless grand ballroom ideal for conferences, seminars, and special gatherings. Strategically located in the heart of Cebu City and directly connected to Robinsons Galleria Cebu, it provides seamless access to business and lifestyle conveniences. Beyond its event venues, the hotel features 220 well-appointed rooms and modern amenities such as an indoor pool, fitness center, and Café Summit, creating a stay that blends productivity with comfort and ease. For more info, visit Summit Galleria's website.
©2026 Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O)
JM del Mar St., Cebu IT Park, Apas, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Contact no.: 032-2365081
Email: summit@cib.org.ph