FutureTech 2026 · AI NEXT PHRegister for AI NEXT PHLimited slots. Choose your sessions and register early.
Bring your toughest pain point.
Explore what AI can help you build.
Slow public-service processes? Repetitive business tasks? Disconnected systems? Pressure to create better content, strengthen security or improve customer transactions? Spend two days exploring practical possibilities with innovators, government, industry, academe and fellow problem-solvers.
Theme: AI for Real-World Impact: From Pain Points to Possibilities in Business, Governance and Communities.
WhenOctober 27–28, 2026
Tuesday–WednesdayWhereLendes Hotel, Naga City
Main Hall, breakout rooms & expo areasDelegate registration₱1,500 per participant
Includes two meals and four snacksRegister for AI NEXT PHLimited slots. Choose your sessions and register early.
Two days to connect real problems with practical possibilities
Organized by Harong Katuod Naga (HaKa), FutureTech 2026: AI NEXT PH brings together people who understand the problems and people exploring the tools to address them. The program combines keynote and leadership conversations, a Design Thinking Sprint, hands-on learning, focused technology sessions, exhibits and opportunities to meet mentors and investors.
Day 1 · Understand the need
Hear government and innovation perspectives, explore the expo, join a conversation with local innovators, and begin the FutureTech Co-Create Challenge. Afternoon breakouts cover AI app-building, government digital services and engagement with technology solutions providers.
Day 2 · Explore what to build next
Start with the future of Bicol’s digital economy, continue the Design Thinking Sprint and choose focused sessions on content, commerce, payments, governance, visual intelligence, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, brand systems, electronic notarization and collaboration. The day also includes mentor and investor connections, innovation showcases and the closing program.
Who should join?
MSME owners, founders, cooperatives, creators, brand and marketing teams, LGU officials and department heads, government agencies, educators, students, technology business incubators, healthcare organizations, utilities, civic groups and professionals preparing their organizations for AI and digital transformation.
Come with a specific challenge: a process that takes too long, information that gets lost between teams, a service that needs to be more accessible, or an idea you want to test. A clear pain point makes the workshops and conversations more useful.
Program overview
Plan your visit by day, time and room. The Main Hall program, Design Thinking Sprint and breakout sessions run in parallel, so choose the sessions most relevant to your goals.
Program guide: All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8). “UL” is the room label used in the supplied program. Schedules, room assignments and speaker details remain subject to final organizer updates. A delegate registration does not by itself guarantee a seat in a capacity-limited workshop.
Day 1 · Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Main Hall · Opening, keynote, conversations & Co-Create Challenge
| Time | Session & what to expect | Lead / organization | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00–9:00 AM | Registration, Badge Pick-up & Expo Floor Time — Collect your badge, orient yourself and explore the expo before the day’s sessions. | — | Main Hall |
| 9:00–9:10 AM | Opening Program: National Anthem & Invocation — Begin the summit with the national anthem and invocation. | — | Main Hall |
| 9:10–9:15 AM | Welcome Remarks — A welcome to delegates and partners as the two-day summit begins. | Enrico Avelino “Rikko” A. Evangelista Co-Founder, HaKa; Chair, FutureTech 2026: AI NEXT PH | Main Hall |
| 9:15–9:20 AM | Acknowledgment of Guests — Recognizing participating guests and partners. | Kristine Gaya Rebagay Club Secretary, Rotary Club of Naga | Main Hall |
| 9:20–9:30 AM | Message of Support: DICT — Hear the regional perspective on digital transformation and public services. | Annabel C. Odoño-Calimpong OIC-Regional Director, DICT Region V | |
| 9:30–9:40 AM | Message of Support: DOST — A video message on science, technology and innovation. | Rommel R. Serrano, CESO III Regional Director, DOST Bicol Video message | |
| 9:40–9:50 AM | Message of Support: DTI — Hear the regional perspective on enterprise development and innovation. | Dindo G. Nabol Regional Director, DTI Region V | Main Hall |
| 9:50–10:20 AM | Featured Address: Mayor Leni Robredo — Perspectives aligned with the event theme, “From Pain Points to Responsible Solutions to Real-World Impact.” | Hon. Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo City Mayor, City Government of Naga | Main Hall |
| 10:20–10:50 AM | Keynote 1: “AI as the New Business & Public-Service Infrastructure” — Consider AI’s role in business operations and public-service delivery. | Usec. Juabilly “Billy” P. Racho Undersecretary and Deputy Director General for Regional Field Operations, Anti-Red Tape Authority | Main Hall |
| 10:50–11:00 AM | Exhibit & Booth Opening — Countdown video, ribbon-cutting and opening of the expo. | — | Main Hall |
| 11:00–11:15 AM | Break / Transition to Fireside Chat — A short break before the fireside conversation. | — | Main Hall |
| 11:15 AM–12:00 noon | Fireside Chat: “Building with AI — Conversations with Local Innovators & Government” — Hear perspectives from innovation, local government, business and civic leadership. | Engr. Ryvin Oliveros Mercado Director, MAGIS Technology Business Incubator, Ateneo de Naga University Wilfredo B. Prilles, Jr. City Planning and Development Coordinator, City Government of Naga Regina Melchor Chamber President, Camarines Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atty. Bernard Joseph Importante Representative, Rotary Club of Naga Maria Regina Yabillo Moderator; Science Research Specialist II, DOST | Main Hall |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch / Networking / Expo Floor Time — Connect with fellow delegates and visit exhibits during the lunch interval. | All delegates | Main Hall |
| 1:00–5:00 PM | FutureTech Co-Create Challenge (Design Thinking Sprint) — Day 1 — Bring a real organizational pain point into the Design Thinking Sprint. The challenge continues on Day 2. | Gleendo Dasmariñas President and Managing Director, Concord Global Solutions Corporation Engr. Ryvin Oliveros Mercado Director, MAGIS Technology Business Incubator, Ateneo de Naga University | Main Hall |
| From 5:00 PM | Founder Meetup / Networking Mixer — Invite-only — An exclusive evening gathering for invited participants. Confirm arrangements with the organizers. | By invitation/confirmation | Breakout Room |
Breakout Room 1 (UL) · Government innovation
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Breakout Room 1 (UL) · Government innovation · All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)| Time | Session & what to expect | Lead / organization | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00–1:40 PM | Smarter and Agile Government Services: eGOV AI Platform Explore digital services that can simplify government transactions and improve citizen experiences. Listed capacity: 40 participants. | Cyryl Montales eGov Helpdesk, DICT Regional Office V | Breakout Room 1 (UL) |
| 1:40–2:20 PM | Framework for Securing AI in Smart, Agile, and Accountable Government Services Explore security considerations for AI-enabled government services. Listed capacity: 40 participants. | Dr. Aileen Rillon Alternate Provincial Officer, DICT Camarines Sur Provincial Office | Breakout Room 1 (UL) |
| 2:20–3:00 PM | Smarter and Agile Government Services: DICT — Other Services Discover additional DICT services supporting digital transformation and technology adoption. Listed capacity: 40 participants. | Engr. Zycar Ong Provincial Officer, DICT Camarines Sur Provincial Office | Breakout Room 1 (UL) |
| 3:00–3:15 PM | Smarter and Agile Government Services: DICT — Open Forum Ask questions and discuss public-service technology needs. Listed capacity: 40 participants. | Teresita A. Loria ICT Industry Development Unit PAP Focal, DICT | Breakout Room 1 (UL) |
| 3:15–4:00 PM | Turning Everyday Business and Government Challenges into Working Solutions Explore practical approaches to developing digital solutions for operational challenges. Listed capacity: 40 participants. | Kenneth Aycardo Senior Systems Engineer, Quanby Solutions Inc. | Breakout Room 1 (UL) |
Breakout Room 2 · Hands-on workshop & ARTA mixer
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Breakout Room 2 · Hands-on workshop & ARTA mixer · All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)| Time | Session & what to expect | Lead / organization | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00–2:30 PM | Vibe Coding for Businesses: Hands-on AI App-Building Workshop A hands-on introduction to building business applications with AI. Bring a laptop, a phone with data and a Gmail account. Listed capacity: 40 participants. | Crescenda Babiera Head of the Global Ambassador Program, BSV Association | Breakout Room 2 |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | ARTA Mixer with Technology Solutions Provider Meet ARTA and technology solutions providers to discuss service-delivery needs. Listed capacity: 40 participants. | Dr. Karl Joseph D. Sanmocte Regional Head, ARTA Southern Luzon | Breakout Room 2 |
| 4:00–4:40 PM | AI 101 Build an understanding of AI fundamentals and potential applications in everyday work. Listed capacity: 40 participants. | Marianne Sheena Loria MIS Unit Head, DOST Bicol | Breakout Room 2 |
Choose your afternoon path: The Co-Create Challenge runs from 1:00–5:00 PM while the breakout sessions take place in separate rooms. For the AI app-building workshop, bring a laptop and Gmail account and ask the Secretariat about the 30-person capacity.
Day 2 · Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Main Hall & Expo
· Keynote, Co-Create Challenge, meetups & showcases
| Time | Session & what to expect | Lead / organization | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00–9:00 AM | Registration, Expo & Networking Start the day with expo visits, delegate connections and registration assistance. | — | Main Hall |
| 9:00–9:10 AM | Opening Message Begin Day 2 with an enterprise development perspective from DTI Camarines Sur. | Jay Percival S. Ablan Provincial Director, DTI Camarines Sur | Main Hall |
| 9:10–9:30 AM | Morning Keynote: “The Future of Bicol’s Digital Economy” Explore the outlook for Bicol’s digital economy and its implications for organizations in the region. | Tristan Ver Gonzales Consumer and Commercial Sales Manager, HP Philippines | Main Hall |
| From 9:30 AM; end time to be confirmed | FutureTech Co-Create Challenge (Design Thinking Sprint) / Matching — Day 2 Continue the Design Thinking Sprint and matching activities. | Engr. Ryvin Oliveros Mercado Director, MAGIS Technology Business Incubator, Ateneo de Naga University | Main Hall |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch / Networking / Expo Floor Time Connect with delegates and visit exhibits during the lunch interval. | All delegates | Main Hall |
| 1:00–2:00 PM | Investor & Mentor Meetups / Extended Expo Floor Time / Exhibitor Product Presentations Connect with investors and mentors, explore the expo and discover exhibitors’ products. Bring a laptop and a Gmail account, as advised in the program. | Participating investors, mentors and exhibitors | Main Hall & Expo Area |
| 2:00–3:00 PM | Design Thinking Challenge Showcase + Selected Innovation/Startup Showcases Discover challenge outputs and selected innovations from participating startup and TBI communities. | TBI organizations | Main Hall |
| 3:00–3:10 PM | Closing Program: Call to Order & Event Recap Revisit highlights from the two-day event. | Event emcee | Main Hall |
| 3:10–3:45 PM | Recognition of Sponsors, Event Partners, Community Partners & Volunteers Recognize the organizations and people supporting the event. | HaKa Naga President and members | Main Hall |
| 3:45–3:50 PM | Co-Create Challenge Recognition & Facilitator Appreciation Recognize the challenge and its facilitators, with a raffle / best-idea segment listed in the program. | HaKa Naga President and members | Main Hall |
| 3:50–4:00 PM | Closing Remarks: Next Steps & Adjournment Hear the next steps as FutureTech 2026: AI NEXT PH concludes. | Magno Conag III Nueca; Incoming Event Chair | Main Hall |
Breakout Room (UL)
· Leadership, content & enterprise technology
| Time | Session & what to expect | Lead / organization | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM–12:00 noon* | AI Suite: Content & Commerce Tools for Creators and Brands Explore AI tools for content creation, brand communication and commerce workflows. | Choi Petrache Public Affairs, COO Office | Breakout Room (UL)* |
| 11:00 AM–12:00 noon* | Fireside / Leadership Conversation: Government, Industry & Academe — “What Should We Build Together?” A leadership conversation linking sectors around shared priorities for innovation. | Jeorge Fuentebella BISCAST Olga France Blas-Obias, CDM Strategic Marketing & Growth Leader; Founder, The Origins PH 4400 & TeamViser Co.; Managing Partner, Green Earth Group; MNCCI Atty. Khristian Damielle A. Jamer, RN, LPT Managing Lawyer, Jamer Law; Startup Representative Hon. Jerold B. Peña Municipal Mayor, LGU San Jose Madel Alacar Moderator; DTI Camarines Sur | Breakout Room (UL)* |
| 1:00–1:45 PM | From Video to Intelligence: How AI-Powered Visual Search Is Transforming Enterprise Operations Explore how AI-powered visual search can support enterprise operations and make video information more useful. | Ram Fabrice Gumban Electronic Security & Systems Engineer, Dahua Technologies Philippines | Breakout Room (UL) |
| 1:45–2:30 PM | AI-Ready Business: Building Smarter, Connected and Secure Enterprises Explore connectivity and infrastructure considerations for smarter, connected and secure enterprises. | Ronald Ian Bondoc Technical Sales Engineer III, Huawei eKit | Breakout Room (UL) |
| 2:30–3:15 PM | Is Your Business Ready for AI? Rethinking Cybersecurity, Cloud and Business Continuity Examine the relationship between AI readiness, cybersecurity, cloud and business continuity. | Ronald Ian Bondoc Technical Sales Engineer III, Sangfor | Breakout Room (UL) |
Breakout Room 2
· Transactions, governance, brands & collaboration
| Time | Session & what to expect | Lead / organization | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45–10:30 AM | Beyond Payments: Building Smarter, Connected and AI-Ready Business Transactions Explore how connected transaction workflows can support businesses preparing for AI adoption. | Enrico Avelino “Rikko” A. Evangelista Chairman and Co-Founder, Bald Puppies Solutions Inc. | Breakout Room 2 |
| 10:45–11:30 AM | AI-Ready Commerce: Building Smarter, More Inclusive Digital Payment Experiences for Growing Businesses Explore inclusive digital payment experiences for growing businesses. | Faith Juliamae Griffin UX Researcher, PalawanPay | Breakout Room 2 |
| 1:15–2:00 PM | AI Governance and Guard Rails Explore governance and guard rails to support responsible organizational use of AI. | Doher Drizzle Pablo, MCP, MCT, MVP Practice Lead — AI Business Solutions, Insight Philippines | Breakout Room 2 |
| 2:15–3:00 PM | Building Premium, AI-Ready Brand Systems for MSMEs and Organizations Explore brand systems that help MSMEs and organizations prepare for AI-enabled work. | Kai Briguera CEO and Co-Founder, Fillr | Breakout Room 2 |
| 3:15–4:00 PM* | From Ink to Innovation: The Rise of Electronic Notarization Explore electronic notarization and its role in digital document workflows. | Atty. Khristian Damielle A. Jamer, RN, LPT Managing Lawyer, Jamer Law; Electronic Notary Public | Breakout Room 2* |
| 3:15–4:00 PM* | AI in the Room: Reinventing How People Present, Collaborate and Decide Explore AI-enabled presentation, collaboration and decision-making experiences. | Lauren Apple Samala Team Leader, ViewSonic Philippines | Breakout Room 2* |
The program assigns Electronic Notarization and the ViewSonic session to the same room at the same time. Confirm the final time or room assignment with the Secretariat.
Plan for parallel activities: The Day 2 Co-Create Challenge begins at 9:30 AM; its end time requires confirmation because the PDF lists “11:00 PM.” Lunch runs from noon–1:00 PM, followed by meetups, exhibitor presentations and innovation showcases. The closing program runs from 3:00–4:00 PM, overlapping some afternoon breakout sessions. Check the marked schedule entries with the Secretariat before choosing your sessions.
Make your two days count
- Identify one real pain point. Bring a short description of the process, who is affected and what you want to improve.
- Pick your priority sessions. Several activities run at the same time. Match your selections to your organization’s immediate needs.
- Prepare for hands-on participation. Bring a laptop and Gmail account for the Day 1 AI app-building workshop. The program also lists this preparation for Day 2 mentor and investor meetups.
- Check workshop availability. The program lists 30 places for Vibe Coding, 50 for the ARTA mixer and 50 for the BSP-led session.
- Use the expo and networking intervals. Prepare questions for exhibitors, mentors and other delegates about your organization’s challenge.
For program updates and workshop arrangements, contact the Secretariat at hello@nagacitystartups.org.
Your pain point deserves a place in the conversation.
Join FutureTech 2026: AI NEXT PH on October 27–28 in Naga City. Bring your team’s challenge, explore relevant sessions and meet people working on the same questions. Registration is ₱1,500 per participant, including two meals and four snacks.