PRACTICAL INSIGHTSManila, Philippines8 May 2025The Philippines’ digital economy is entering an exciting phase of growth, driven by expanding data centre capacity, increasing infrastructure investments, and the rising adoption of AI-powered solutions. As businesses accelerate their digital strategies, infrastructure and AI are converging—optimising operations, elevating customer experiences, and creating new pathways for innovation.Join us for an exclusive forum featuring industry leaders and executives, as we explore the integral role of infrastructure and AI in the Philippines’ evolving technology ecosystem. Gain practical insights from experts, connect with industry peers, and uncover strategies to future-proof your organisation in this rapidly transforming digital landscape.Agenda09:00amRegistration09:35amWelcome AddressCarlo Malana, Chief Executive Officer, Philippines, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres09:45amFrom Assistants to Agents: The Rise of Agentic Workflows and What’s Next in ITAI is shifting from passive tools to active agents capable of planning, reasoning, and collaborating. This session explores how agentic workflows are transforming automation, the architectures enabling it, and the trends shaping its impact on the future of work and technology.Kevin Connelly, Data & AI Sales Specialist, Amazon Web Services10:15amAI revolution: AI trends and landscapeJustin Bolilia, Practice Specialist, Generative AI, Google10:45amCoffee Break & Networking 11:00amScaling GenAI with MLOpsJudy Nam, AI Solution Field CTO, Asia Pacific & Japan, Dell TechnologiesThis session is for CXO-level leaders who are familiar with the promise of Generative AI and want to understand how to operationalize it at scale. We will cut through the hype and focus on practical strategies for integrating MLOps practices into GenAI projects to ensure cost efficiency, risk governance, and sustained business value. We will cover the challenges companies face moving from GenAI POV to production, explain the critical role of MLOps in managing modern AI pipelines. CXOs will leave with an actionable framework and key questions to guide their teams and partners in scaling GenAI responsibly.11:30amPanel | The Promise (& Reality) of Enterprise AIAI is in the news everywhere. Enterprise technology leaders need to address the demands of users who are using AI toolsets and the market expectation that new services will have AI functionality. This panel explores how technology leaders are addressing the demands of new AI workloads, and how the Philippines can position itself in the region’s AI infrastructure landscape.Moderator:Chris Street, Group Chief Revenue Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data CentresPanelists:Kevin Connelly, Data & AI Sales Specialist, Amazon Web ServicesJustin Bolilia, Practice Specialist, Generative AI, GoogleFerdinand "Mak" Abella, AVP, Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Tech Head, GCashWilliam Yu, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Novare 12:15pmClosing Remarks12:25pmLunch02:00pmEvent CloseFeatured speakersCarlo MalanaChief Executive Officer, PhilippinesST Telemedia Global Data CentresBioKevin ConnellyData & AI Sales SpecialistAmazon Web Services (AWS)BioJustin BoliliaPractice Specialist, Generative AIGoogleBioJudy NamAI Solution Field Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific & JapanDell TechnologiesBioWilliam YuChief Technology Officer and Co-FounderNovareBioFerdinand "Mak" AbellaAVP, Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Tech HeadGCashBioChris StreetGroup Chief Revenue OfficerST Telemedia Global Data CentresBioWhy attend Practical Insights?Learn from industry leaders & expertsGain valuable insights into the future of AI and digital strategy.Future-proof your businessStay ahead in this fast-changing digital era.Network with peersShare experiences, challenges & solutions in a collaborative environment.This event is specifically designed for business leaders and influencers, welcoming both end-users and service providers. 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