08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Refreshments
09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Opening Remarks
09:10 AM – 09:30 AM
Smart Government: Positioning Philippines at the forefront of Digital Innovation
- Exploring the current landscape of digital transformation in the Philippines and its stand in the region.
- The importance of partnerships (international and domestic) with the private sector to facilitate digital transformation in governance.
- Optimizing communication between government and citizens with digital solutions, while pioneering new approaches to public engagement and feedback.
09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Digital Destiny: How the Philippines is Shaping the Future with Technology and Innovative Breakthroughs
- Public engagement and smart city management through digital service platforms and data-driven decision making.
- Automating government processes and streamlining public services with emerging technologies.
- Public-private partnership to promote equitable service delivery.
09:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Navigating Global Relations: Embracing Digital Transformation to Enhance Diplomacy, Policy, and Consular Services in the Philippines
- Improving efficiency and impact of international aid and development programs through technology.
- Citizen engagement with digital consular services, including online visa applications and emergency assistance.
- Virtual meetings and other digital tools that can streamline foreign affairs processes, international relations and public diplomacy.
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Building Trust: Empowering governmental organizations in the age of AI
- Responsible AI & generative AI solutions: can it help governments improve citizen experience, optimize operations, increase efficiency and build trust
- Why is it crucial to maintain trust and transparency in any AI solution
- Driving Innovation and policy making with AI-Generated Insights
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Innovative E-Government: How Blockchain, AI, IoT, and Fintech are Redefining Public Sector Efficiency
- Refining citizen services through chatbots and predictive analytics for efficient resource management.
- Use of blockchain technology to revolutionize transparency by securing digital records and implementing tamper-proof voting systems.
- Driving smart city innovations with real-time monitoring and infrastructure management using IoT.
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
Networking Break
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM
Panel Discussion
The transition to Government 5.0
- Recognizing ‘digital’ as a key driver of transformation instead of merely a technical aspect.
- Centering the development of processes, services, and policies around the needs and convenience of citizens.
- Crafting policies and regulations that are user-friendly and adapted to the digital age.
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Strategic Compliance: Leveraging Technology to Advance GRC Solutions for Better Data Protection
- Employing RegTech for automated compliance and real-time regulatory updates to enhance data protection and governance.
- Driving strategic compliance and robust data protection through advanced cybersecurity measures, integrated GRC platforms and AI-driven risk assessments.
- Advancing GRC solutions by deploying encryption technologies, secure cloud solutions and blockchain technology for transparency.
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
Connected Governance: Integrating AI and IoT for Next-Gen E-Governance in the Philippines
- Exploring the transformative impact of AI and IoT on Philippine governance, from intelligent analytics and automated services to advanced smart infrastructure.
- Innovative applications of AI and IoT to envision a more connected and responsive government.
- The complexities of adopting AI and IoT, including technical, privacy, and regulatory challenges, in achieving effective integration.
12:30 PM - 13:30 PM
Lunch Break
13:30 PM – 14:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Cybersecurity in the GenAI era: Assessing the Security Implications of Generative AI
- Applying AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection and response.
- Aligning with evolving data privacy regulations and standards amid the impact of generative AI on data handling and security.
- Addressing cybersecurity challenges from deepfakes and AI powered phishing attacks that produce highly realistic fraudulent content.
14:20 PM - 14:40 PM
Smart Governance: Embracing Digital Solutions in National Defense
- Integrating e-learning platforms, learning management systems and digital tools into the education system and digital infrastructure to facilitate digital training programs for educators.
- Streamlining legal processes through advanced case management systems and electronic filing platforms.
- Modern control & command systems and data analytics for strategic planning in defense; defense technologies using AI and IoT for enhanced situational awareness.
- Bridging digital divides in remote areas to ensure overall equitable access and innovation.
14:40 PM - 15:00 PM
From Paper Trails to Digital Triumphs: Blockchain's Role in Modernizing Philippine Governance
- The power of blockchain to modernize Philippine governance, offering a leap from outdated paper systems to streamlined, secure digital solutions.
- Envisioning how digital transformation can optimize land management, public records, and election processes in the Philippines.
- Navigating the complexities of blockchain adoption, including technical barriers, legal frameworks, and the crucial task of building broad-based support.
15:00 PM - 15:20 PM
Fortifying Trust: The Philippines' Fight Against Fake Digital IDs
- Examining the growing prevalence of fake digital IDs in the Philippines and its broader global ramifications.
- Exploring the Philippines’ legislative actions and enforcement strategies to combat digital ID fraud and protect its citizens.
- Analyze innovative technologies and effective practices that enhance digital identity verification and prevent fraud.
15:20 PM - 15:40 PM
Fireside chat
Women in AI – with the leading women in Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies
- Exploring how women are spearheading breakthroughs in AI, driving innovations from research to practical applications, and shaping the future of technology through their leadership and contributions.
- Tackling challenges such as ethical AI, diversity and inclusion, and highlighting the initiatives and solutions women are taking to build more equitable and responsible AI systems.
- Highlighting the future outlook for women in AI, from emerging trends and leadership roles to advancing innovation.
15:40 PM - 16:00 PM
Digital Currency Revolution: Integrating New Financial Technologies into E-Government Systems
- Exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and integrating digital payment solutions.
- Assessing the impact of financial technologies to ensure secure, efficient and inclusive digital financial systems.
- Utilizing blockchain-based smart contracts to automate and secure e-government processes like procurement and compliance.
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Refreshments
09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Vision for the Future – Digital Transformation and Public Sector Evolution
- Propelling Philippines towards Digital Governance 5.0.
- Redefining public sector engagement as a citizen-centric vision for the Philippines.
09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
Smart Finance: Elevating Efficiency with Fintech and E-Governance
- Leveraging fintech innovations (digital payments, blockchain, etc.) in transforming public sector
transparency and efficiency.
- Integrating digital identities (PhilSYS) and advanced data analytics to drive financial inclusion and improve
e-governance platforms.
- Enhancing public sector operations and resource management through automated tax systems and cross-
border fintech collaborations.
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM
PhilSYS: Transforming service delivery in the Philippines
- Ensuring unique identification to reduce fraud and promote transparency and service integrity.
- Enhancing ‘ease of doing business’ for both public and private sector through digital and automated verification.
- Accessing government services (financial, health, education, social protection, etc.) for all Filipinos.
09:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Driving E-Governance with modern data center and cloud solutions
- Implementing flexible and scalable data center and cloud solutions to accommodate the growing demands
of e-governance services.
- Leveraging advanced measures and compliance frameworks in data center and cloud environments.
- Exploring strategies for optimizing costs including virtualization, automation and efficient resource management.
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Government As A Platform: The Core Infrastructure of Shared Digital Systems
- Identifying the right burning platforms, focusing on the right challenges and facilitating a unified government platform.
- A shared digital infrastructure with transparency and accountability.
- Improving the quality of citizen experience and reducing costs.
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Privacy in the Digital Age: Innovative Strategies for Secure E-Government
- Augmenting security and user privacy in modern e-government systems through decentralized identities, multi-factor authentication and privacy-by-design principles.
- Navigating privacy challenges and protecting personal data in contemporary digital environments using AI-driven risk assessments.
- Revolutionizing data protection and ensuring compliance with GDPR and local regulations using advanced encryption and other privacy enhancing technologies.
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
Networking Break
11:20 AM - 11:50 PM
Panel Discussion
Building Robust Cybersecurity Infrastructure for Government Systems
- Mitigating Risks in a Rapidly Changing Cyber Threat Environment: Strategies for Government Resilience.
- Securing Government Data: Innovative Incident Response and Recovery Tactics for Lasting Protection.
- The significance of cross-agency collaboration, investment in training, and the adoption of future innovations
11:50 PM - 12:10 PM
Facing the Frontlines: Uncovering Digitalization’s Most Daunting Challenges
- Navigating Legacy Systems: Integration Pitfalls
- Skill Gaps: Bridging the Digital Knowledge Divide
- Citizen Adaptation: Aligning Digital Tools with Public Needs
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
Harnessing Digital Innovation for Sustainable Environmental Management
- Importance of GIS and remote sensing tools for better environment monitoring.
- Streamlining compliance tracking, environmental permitting and reporting.
- Smart technologies for conservations including wildlife tracking and habitat monitoring.
12:30 PM - 13:30 PM
Lunch Break
13:30 PM – 14:00 PM
Panel Discussion
The Intersection of Digital Currency and Government Policy
- Analyzing how the economic landscape and the regulatory ecosystem are shaping the digital currency.
- Bridging the gap: Ensuring digital currencies effortlessly merge with today’s financial systems.
- Global trends and innovations in digital currency and the adaptive policies that could drive regulatory and economic shifts.
14:00 PM – 14:20 PM
Fireside chat
Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and its Impact on Government Initiatives
- Delving into ReFi’s focus on sustainability, equity, and the health of our interconnected systems.
- Exploring how ReFi can attract private investment and support public projects, suggesting practical ways to integrate ReFi into government policies.
- Identifying the challenges in implementing ReFi into existing government systems and potential solutions and strategies.
14:20 PM – 14:40 PM
Digital Fortification: Cybersecurity Innovations for E-Government Protection
- Upgrading cybersecurity resilience through AI-driven threat detection and automated incident response systems.
- Deploying zero-trust architecture and micro-segmentation to fortify government networks against internal and external cyber threats.
- Importance of comprehensive cybersecurity training and advanced encryption in safeguarding government data and securing digital transactions.
14:40 PM - 15:00 PM
The Inclusivity Blueprint: Government Strategies for Unlocking Citizen Engagement and Empowering Communities
- Converting citizen participation into actionable strategies that deliver measurable impact and drive meaningful change in our communities.
- Enhancing civic awareness through the government’s effective educational outreach initiatives.
- Citizen Input in Action: How Feedback Loops Refine Policy.
15:00 PM - 16:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Visit to Exhibition Lounge
*The above is a running agenda and is subject to change