Artificial Intelligence

2026 Future of Work Forum

The 2026 Future of Work Forum, organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), convenes leaders to discuss the intersection of AI, leadership transformation, workforce policies, and talent development in the Philippines. Themed "People, Policy, and Progress: Advancing Workforce Excellence in the Era of Artificial Intelligence," the e…

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12Speakers
5Sponsors
6Sessions
14Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at 2026, in alphabetical order.

Atty. Hernan G. Nicdao
Commissioner at National Labor Relations Commission · National Labor Relations Commission
Celeste Ilagan
Chief Operating Officer at IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) · IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)
Charles Plumley
General Manager at Great Place to Work® Philippines · Great Place to Work® Philippines
Christophe Bahuet
Country Representative at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Dr. Marco Gemmer
Head of Cooperation at Delegation of the European Union in the Philippines · Delegation of the European Union in the Philippines
Ephraim D. Valenzuela
Chief, Economic Development Group Socioeconomic Research Bureau CPBRD at House of Representatives · House of Representatives
Gene A. Gañgan
Chief Operating Officer at ZMG Ward Howell · ZMG Ward Howell
Kathyrin Pioquinto
Director for Advocacy and Government Affairs of European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) · European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)
Khalid Hassan
Country Director of International Labour Organization · International Labour Organization
Rowena “Weng” Bravo-Natividad, CPA, CFC, CRA
Country Manager at International Workplace Group (IWG) · International Workplace Group (IWG)
Sherwin Pelayo
Executive Director of Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines · Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines
Toff Rada
Head of Corporate Affairs at Maya Philippines, Inc. · Maya Philippines, Inc.

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the PhilippinesIndustry Partner
European Chamber of Commerce of the PhilippinesOrganizer
Great Place to Work® PhilippinesAdvocacy Lead
The Impact MagazineMedia Partner
ZMG Ward HowellAdvocacy Partner

Agenda

Selected from 6 sessions.

  • Aug 6, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 GMT+8

    SESSION 1 | Leading Beyond Limits: Transforming Leadership for an AI-Driven World

  • Aug 6, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 GMT+8

    SESSION 2 | Skills for Tomorrow: Developing Talent That Thrives in Intelligent Workplaces

  • Aug 6, 2026 13:00 - 17:00 GMT+8

    SESSION 3 | The Workforce Blueprint: Policies Shaping the Future of Filipino Work

  • Aug 6, 2026, 13:00 - 17:00 GMT+8

    SESSION 1 | Leading Beyond Limits: Transforming Leadership for an AI-Driven World

    This session will explore how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges of an AI-driven world, focusing on human-centered approaches that enable leaders to thrive amidst disrup…

  • Aug 6, 2026, 13:00 - 17:00 GMT+8

    SESSION 2 | Skills for Tomorrow: Developing Talent That Thrives in Intelligent Workplaces

    This session focuses on the capabilities and competencies necessary for the workforce to succeed in a future shaped by AI and digital transformation, highlighting talent developmen…

  • Aug 6, 2026, 13:00 - 17:00 GMT+8

    SESSION 3 | The Workforce Blueprint: Policies Shaping the Future of Filipino Work

    This session examines the policies and systemic changes necessary to foster a future-ready, inclusive, and resilient workforce in the Philippines.

Company intelligence

What does it mean when 14 companies show up, and 3 bet on three roles at once?

Fourteen companies. three are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
3All threespeak · spons · exh
2Sponsoringsponsor only
9Speakingspeaker only

In all three roles

Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines·Great Place to Work® Philippines·ZMG Ward Howell

Speakers by seniority

58% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite217%
  • Director / Head of542%
  • Manager / Lead217%
  • Research / Science18%
  • Other roles217%

Of 12 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the PhilippinesSponsor · Industry Partner1
2Great Place to Work® PhilippinesSponsor · Advocacy Lead1
3ZMG Ward HowellSponsor · Advocacy Partner1
4European Chamber of Commerce of the PhilippinesSponsor · Organizer-
5The Impact MagazineSponsor · Media Partner-
6Delegation of the European Union in the Philippines1
7European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)1
8House of Representatives1
9International Labour Organization1
10International Workplace Group (IWG)1
11IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)1
12Maya Philippines, Inc.1
13National Labor Relations Commission1
14United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)1
Sponsors by tier
advocacy lead1
20% of 5
advocacy partner1
20% of 5
industry partner1
20% of 5
media partner1
20% of 5
organizer1
20% of 5