PLDT Enterprise once again gathered a bunch of innovation enthusiasts and forward-thinkers from around the world for another digital event, the Philippine Digital Convention 2023 (PH Digicon 2023). It happened on October 12-13, 2023, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.
This was the 9th year of this event, organized by the business division of PLDT, the biggest telecom and digital services company in the Philippines. They brought together industry experts, tech leaders, and pioneers to meet in person and promote tech for small and big businesses.
“It’s going to be an exciting ride, fueled by our own collective Vision of a dynamic future, where technology seamlessly converges with the essence of humanity. That very word right there, Vision, that’s where it all begins. And while the future we are building is one where ideally humanity and technology seamlessly coexist to propel innovation and progress, only humanity possesses the heart and the spirit to create a Vision of where we want technology to bring us. And this is why we master and harness technology according to this Vision.”
“We will explore transformational leadership, the art of guiding our digital odyssey where visionary leaders steer the organizations towards a brighter and more prosperous future. Sustainability will take center stage in all of our discussions where we bridge the gap between technology and ethics, ensuring a better tomorrow for generations to come. We will also explore the delicate balance between innovations and responsibility, fostering a world where progress aligns harmoniously with our environment and societal values.”
– Mitch Locsin, PLDT and Smart First Vice President and Head of Enterprise and International Business Groups, during his opening speech
The event discussed topics like leadership, technology, ethics, and how they all relate to making a better future. They also explored how to balance innovation and responsibility, making sure progress respects our environment and values.
PH Digicon 2023: Historic Attendance Milestone
This year’s PH Digicon 2023 was a big success, with over 5,500 attendees from more than 3,000 companies and organizations. It was a pleasant surprise for the organizers, especially since most events were virtual due to the pandemic.
Chet Alviz, PLDT Enterprise Vice President and Head of Marketing, said they were thankful for the support and the record-breaking numbers. They are excited about the 10th PH Digicon in 2024.
“We are sincerely grateful to everyone who attended and participated this year. Planning and hosting an in-person PH Digicon 2023, with many ‘firsts,’ has been an exhilarating journey, especially coming from the pandemic, when most events were conducted virtually. We knew that our attendees, leaders, and tech-enthusiasts from across the nation would be very interested in coming here in person to really experience all the technologies and innovations firsthand. This year, we’ve prepared a range of exciting new initiatives, such as opening the event to the public, our SME Zone, the Digicon City with innovative digital booths, and the Start-up Innovation Challenge, among others.”
“But expectations were exceeded, and we were very much pleasantly surprised by the full show of support and record-breaking numbers in terms of registrants and actual attendees. It was a truly heartwarming, encouraging, and humbling scene seeing the crowd. Looking ahead, we are filled with excitement for what lies in store at the 10th PH Digicon in 2024.”
– Chet Alviz, PLDT Enterprise Vice President and Head of Marketing
Every year, PH Digicon is a place to talk about innovation, digital changes, and new technologies in the Philippines. In 2023, the theme was “VISION: Reimagine Tomorrow’s Enterprise,” focusing on empowering future tech leaders and businesses, encouraging forward thinking, exploring new tech, and inspiring leaders to succeed in the changing business world.
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Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
