A strategic step toward an inclusive digital future

Exito, a global leader in business knowledge-sharing platforms, is proud to announce the 39th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit, to be held on May 22 at Makati Shangri-La, Manila.

This landmark event will convene over 750 senior decision-makers from government agencies, private enterprises, and technology innovators to explore unified strategies for a digitally empowered Philippines.

The summit comes at a pivotal moment in the country’s digital journey. Since 2017, national efforts to build a robust digital infrastructure—including a fiber-optic backbone, public Wi-Fi expansion, and last-mile internet access—have significantly increased connectivity across urban and rural areas. With internet costs reduced by over 75% and thousands of free Wi-Fi hubs now operational, the foundation for a digital economy is firmly in place.

Yet, challenges remain. The next phase of transformation calls for the integration of scalable technologies, progressive policy frameworks, and digital-first mindsets to fully capitalize on these infrastructure gains.

A timely platform for transformation

The 39th Digital Transformation Summit will serve as a high-impact platform to address this next stage. Attendees will gain insights from curated sessions covering:

▪️Cybersecurity risk mitigation in the Philippine digital ecosystem

▪️AI in enterprise operations and the future of intelligent automation

▪️Building a scalable e-government framework

▪️Enabling digital upskilling and talent development

▪️Leveraging Web 3.0, IoT, and Cloud for operational efficiency

These discussions aim to empower organizations across sectors to adopt transformative technologies, optimize internal processes, and future-proof their workforce.

Distinguished speaker line-up

The summit will feature renowned experts and trailblazers in digital transformation, including:

▪️David Almirol Jr., Undersecretary for e-Government, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

▪️Maria Theresa, Chief Information Officer, SN Aboitiz Power

▪️Rookie Nagtalon, Chief Technology Officer, Aidea

▪️Mark Rivera, Country CIO – Philippines & Vietnam, Pluxee

▪️Neil Balba, Chief Digital Officer, Lyceum of the Philippines University

Their participation underscores a shared public-private commitment to driving inclusive and sustainable digital advancement.

Looking ahead

As the Philippines strengthens its digital backbone and embraces innovation, the Digital Transformation Summit stands as a catalyst for coordinated progress.

By bridging conversations between policymakers, enterprise leaders, and tech visionaries, the summit aims to convert infrastructure into real-world impact—ensuring that digital transformation is not only achieved but also inclusive, future-ready, and sustainable.

To learn more about the 39th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit, Philippines, click on the link: https://digitransformationsummit.com/philippines/