Manila,
Philippines –
KPMG R. G. Manabat & Co., one of the country’s leading accounting and
professional services firms will hold its award- winning annual Innovation
Summit at Fairmont Makati on July 20.
The
Innovation Summit 2023 themed MAKING IT HAPPEN: From Innovative Ideas to
Execution, launches two remarkable events: the first Philippine leg of the KPMG
Global Technology Innovator competition and KPMG in the Philippines' new
Digital Government Center. Quezon City Mayor Hon. Joy Belmonte will grace the
event as Keynote Speaker, sharing her own aspirations and commitments to
digitization as a decision-maker in the political landscape.
This
year’s summit will have physical attendance of business leaders and technology
experts supplemented by a livestream serving the summit’s growing online audience.
This is a fresh change from the exclusively digital conferences that started in
2021 that continued in 2022, where KPMG bagged the Anvil Award for Special
Event and Exhibit from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines.
The
prestigious Anvil is awarded to outstanding public relations programs, tools
and practitioners after careful screening by a multi- sectoral jury of PR
professionals in the country.
“Recognitions
of such magnitude inspire us to keep doing our share in empowering fellow professionals
because we know this triggers the beginning of great leaderships and boundless
innovations," says KPMG in the Philippines' Chairman & CEO, Sharon G.
Dayoan.
Paving
the way, particularly for the many tech start-ups thriving in the country, KPMG
in the Philippines will host its first-ever search for the country's tech
start-up to represent the Philippines at the KPMG Global Tech Innovator
Competition in Lisbon, Portugal.
Representing
the Philippines and going head-to-head with tech start- ups from 26 countries
around the globe, the Philippine country winner has the opportunity to elevate
their ambitious tech goals and take the fulfillment of their vision to an
entirely new level.
Prior to
the presentation of the finalists’ businesses pitches and ideas, they will be
given mentorship opportunities with industry titans to help them prepare for
the competition. During the summit, the finalists will be judged by a panel of
business leaders and decision- makers using the following criteria: innovation and
disruption, market potential, customer adoption, marketing buzz, quality of the
pitch and long-term potential.
The
winner will enjoy the brand exposure and prestige that comes with the
competition, along with the potential to secure funding from investors.
Yet
another innovation, KPMG R.G Manabat and Co.’s Digital Government Center will
be unveiled at this year's Innovation Summit. Aimed at guiding the national and
local governments in their journeys toward digital transformation, the center
will help civil workers create and strategize automation services and harness
emerging technology so that they can provide citizens with efficient yet
practical solutions. It will likewise be a source
of training and certifications for civil servants to upskill their proficiency
in technology.
Four
hyper-specialized plenary sessions are underway at the KPMG Innovation Summit
2023.
DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND
SMART CITIES: BUILDING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
Cities
of the future are evolving with advanced technology, efficient resource
utilization, sustainable development and increased citizen participation.
The
integration of smart infrastructure, renewable energy, interconnectivity and
interoperability, autonomous transportation, advanced healthcare services and
climate change resilience are woven into the everyday lives of its residents.
At the summit, participants are fortunate to gain insights from Department
of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary David Almirol,
Department of Budget and Management Undersecretary Maria Francesca Del Rosario,
City Savings Bank Head of Legal and Data Protection Officer for Private Sector
Infrastructure Ernesto Herrera, League of Cities Execute Biencor Ma. Veronica
Hitosis, Microsoft Philippines National Technology and Security Officer Dale
Jose, and Aboitiz Chief Operating Officer for Smart Cities Alvin Ng on
the strategies and steps necessary to pave the way for the long-term and
sustainable development of smart cities in our country. The knowledge-sharing
will be led by KPMG PH Vice Chairman and COO and Head of Advisory
Emmanuel Bonoan.
ESG TECH: INCLUSION AND
DRIVING IMPACT THROUGH TECH
Globally, Environmental,
Social and Governance considerations have become a top priority.
Tech's
important role in enabling ESG adoption makes it easier for businesses to embed
ESG models into their operations. KPMG India Director for Digital
Strategy and ESG Technology Unaise Urfi, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources Undersecretary Carlos Primo David, Asian Institute Management
Graduate School Business Head Communications and Center for Sustainable Finance
Executive Director Felipe Calderon, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate
Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto, International Container Terminal Services
(ICTSI) Head of Sustainability and Development Roy Luntayao, and MSCI Inc. Vice
President for ESG Data Management Adrian Pacia will delve into how
technologies offer solutions to address current ESG issues in a panel
discussion moderated by KPMG PH Chairman and CEO Sharon Dayoan. Kristine
Aguirre, KPMG PH Advisory Partner and ESG Lead, shall lead this panel
discussion.
Thinking
Beyond : The next wave of automation
The next
wave of automation is said to revolutionize industries and transform the way people
work; however, it also presents challenges in the aspects of job displacement
and the need to upskill the workforce. KPMG PH Head of Technology
Consulting Jallain Manrique will facilitate the dialogue of KPMG
India Partner and Lead for Digital
Advisory Sushant Rabra, Analytics Association of the Philippines President
Michelle Alarcon, Asian Development Bank Director of Digital Innovation and
Architecture Ozzeir Khan, Globe Telecom CIO Raul Macatangay, Concepcion
Business Services President and COO Eric Sarmiento, Robotic Process Automation
Philippines Founder and President Allan Tan to shed light on the
opportunities and risks that accompany this emerging wave of automation.
Industry
Disruptors : Game- changers in Tech
The
panel will traverse the game- changing innovations and technologies that are
upending traditional industries and the challenges and opportunities that all
come with being a disruptor. KPMG PH Head of Deal Advisory Michael
Guarin will guide the exchange of ideas as Foodpanda VP and
Director of Finance Leopoldo De Castro, Alliance of Tech Innovators for the
Nation Lead Convenor and DICT Former Undersecretary Mon Ibrahim, Fuse Lending
President and CEO Tony Isidro, Digital Pilipinas Convenor and GeiserMaclang
Co-founder Amor Maclang, Angkas Co-founder and CEO George Royeca, and Mayani
CEO JT Solis delve into the strategies and mindsets behind some of the
most successful disruptors in business today.
Join
industry experts and technology leaders as they explore innovations making an
impact benefiting many business industries. Get a chance to share your
impressions on how advanced technology is indeed a huge factor in
characterizing the future in a positive, progressive light.
Register
and join the virtual KPMG Innovation Summit 2023 for FREE at this link: Event
Management (ph-kpmg.com)
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Manabat & Co. or KPMG in the Philippines is a Philippine partnership and
a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms
affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited
by guarantee. KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories. KPMG PH
continues to be one of the most trusted premier professional services firms in
the country today offering topnotch audit, tax, advisory and technology
consulting services to big corporations and industry partners. The firm's
diverse public and private sector backgrounds, combined with extensive training,
enable the firm to provide real- world solutions to increasingly complex
business and regulatory issues.
