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/