Oct. 11-12, 2024 Fairmont Hotel, Makati
A NEW AGE OF
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Welcome to the forefront of innovation, where the fusion of human ingenuity and cutting-edge technology sets the stage for a new age of Artificial Intelligence. Join us at the Innovation Conference as we embark on a thrilling journey to ignite the future of AInnovation.
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Events Venue - Fairmont Hotel, Makati
Address: 1, Raffles Drive, Makati Ave, Makati, 1224 Metro Manila
IGNITE 2022 was our biggest and most successful event yet in the new normal. We had a meticulously curated lineup of renowned speakers, engaging panel discussions, and electrifying pitch sessions. As a proud partner of the Startup World Cup, we provide an unparalleled platform for startups to showcase their brilliance and compete for global recognition.
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Opening Remarks
Sergio C. Bernal, Jr.
Vice President for Corporate Relations
Pilipinas Shell CorporationTech Startups
Vincent Mendoza
Founder & CEO
FarmvocacyEleanor Olegario
Founder & CEO
LithosJohn Andrew Gangat
President & CEO
Lycan Motorcycles Inc.Community Enterprise
Keynote Speaker
Usec. Rafaelita Albada Ph.D
Undersecretary
Competitiveness and Innovation Group, DTI PhilippinesClosing Remarks
Sebastian C. Quiniones Jr.
Executive Director
PSFIJudges
Emmy Lou Delfin
Director
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).Rui Bom
Resident Mentor
500 StartupsGeraldine Samson
Real Estate Facilities Manager
Shell Pilipinas CorporationSebastian C. Quiniones Jr.
Executive Director
PSFIClosing Remarks
Sebastian C. Quiniones Jr.
Executive Director
PSFIModerator
Ee Ling Lim
Executive Director Market Launch
Mentors
Simone Macario
CEO & Founder of VOX, Founder of Sharly
Paolo Ribeiro
Strategic Consultant
Naveen Asrani
Head of Strategic Product and Growth AWS
Joe Allen
Co-Founder of Ramen Life
Paul Meyers
Founder & Head Coach, Asia Founder Coaching
Panel A
Jiro Reyes
CEO
Steph Naval
CEO & Co-Founder
Bryan Giger
Panel B
Gabriel Benito
Co-Founder, CEO
Dexter Ligot-Gordon
CEO & Co-Founder
Martin Cu
Partner Southeast Asia
Judges
Xavier Marzan
CEO
f(dev)Yanisa Suratpipit
Senior Associate
MSW VenturesRJ Balmater
Country Head, Indonesia
Saison CapitalFranco Varona
Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Foxmont Capital PartnersPrize Judges
Nicha Suebwonglee
Venture Capital Business Development Manager
Amazon Web ServicesRoman Azanza
Strategy Advisor
German Entrepreneurship AsiaKeynote Speakers
Anis Uzzaman
Founder and CEO
Vijay Tirathrai
Managing Director and Head of MENAPT
Kazuo Nakamura
Executive Director
Shingo Miyake
General Manager
Meet the Speakers & Panelists
Kazuo Nakamura
Executive Director
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) ManilaRafaelita Aldaba Ph.D
Undersecretary
Competitiveness and Innovation Group, DTI PhilippinesSebastian C. Quiniones Jr.
Executive Director
Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc.Warin Ratchananusorn
Director
Digital Startup Institute, Digital Economy Promotion AgencyHanno Stegman
Managing Director & Partner
BCG XGlenn Estrella
Head of Ideation & Acceleration
917 VenturesEe Ling Lim
Executive Director
Market LaunchKatrina Chan
Executive Director
IdeaSpace Foundation & QBO Innovation HubNicolas Antonio Bivero
CEO & Co-Founder
PenbrothersGulliver Go
Chief HR Officer
JG Summit Holdings Inc.Miggy Azurin
Cofounder and Lead Lecturer
10XME AcademyJefrey Seah
GP
MSW VenturesTakahisa Ohira
Managing Head of Asia Region
Head of Asia RegionNaveen Asrani
Head of Strategic Product and Growth
AWSAtty Lester Ople
Consultant
Sprout SolutionsBilly Yuen
CEO
Stack TrekGerando Bonganay
Data and AI Architect Customer Success Manager
IBM TechnologyRjel Lara
Executive Technical Specialist Client Engineering
IBM TechnologyCarlos Aboitiz
Chief Corporate Service Officer
Aboitiz Power CorporationBernadette So
Center Delivery Leader for Talent Acquisition Optimization
IBMHost
RJ Ledesma Jr.
Host
Elle Velasco
Co-host
Moderators
April Ong Vaño
Head of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Quest VenturesArtie Lopez
Co-Founder, COO, and Co-Founder
NextPay, BrainsparksJohn Aguilar
Founder and CEO
The Final PitchJudge Calimbahin
Manager, Entrepreneur Experience
Endeavor PhilippinesPeople who can network with
James Tan
Managing Partner
Quest VenturesNicha Suebwonglee
Venture Capital Business Development Manager
Amazon Web ServicesHanno Stegman
Designation Head of BCG X.Ventures Southeast Asia
BCG XRishika Chandan
Managing Director
Venturi Partners Pte LtdSarvesh Nevatia
Executive Director
Venturi Partners Pte LtdEric Woo
Senior Associate
Venturi Partners Pte LtdMark Sng
Partner
Gentree FundYuan Fang
Director, SEA Investment
BAce CapitalWinchell Wong
Senior Associate
Gentree FundXavier Marzan
CEO and Managing Director
F(DEV)Jojo Flores
Co-Founder
Plug and Play Tech CenterKatrina Chan
Principal
IdeaSpace Foundation & QBO Innovation HubNatasha Bautista
Head of Growth & Programs
917VenturesPaolo Limcaoco
Principal
Accion Venture LabToby Floro
Investment Director
Kaya FoundersGijo Mantaring
Portfolio Management & Partnerships Director
JG Digital Equity VenturesMarilen Tantamco
Executive Director
JG Digital Equity VenturesChristiaan Kaptein
Partner and Investment Committee
Integra PartnersMeet the Speakers
Ee Ling Lim
Executive Director
Market Launch (Global Program)
Vanessa Ching
Inception Ecosystem and Startup Alliances
Asia-Pacific South NVIDIADr. Deb Goswani
Developer Relations Manager for Asia Pacific South
NVIDIAPanel A
Yusuke Takahashi
Principal
ACA InvestmentsKohki Sakata
Partner
IGPIKHOO Kiewal
Director, BD & PR
JETRO SingaporePanel B
Jeffrey Chua
Principal
Golden Gate VenturesAugustus Ilag
Investment Partner
Hannah Wang
Director
Host
Artie Lopez
Co-Founder, Brainsparks
Co-Founder and COO, NextpayApril Ong Vaño
Head, Environmental, Social and Governance
Quest VenturesFatima Yambao
Director
Co-Founder, TechshakeCo-Founder, Digiteer
Mynavi
Global Innovators Pitch
Meet the Speakers
Kazumasa Yoshida
Director and Managing Executive Officer
Mynavi CorporationKei Shimada
Managing Director Liquid
One OfficeKayoko Sawada
Startup Division Director
JETROAtsushi Koshio
Professor and Director
EdTech Research Institute Reitaku UniversityPanel A
Như Hoài Trần
CEO
NAL SolutionsTrantor Liu
CEO
CakeResumeEster Martinez
Director & CEO
People MattersPanel B
Guilherme Faria
Co-Founder
PenbrothersTomasz Florczak
Investment Partner
Keenan Kwok
Co-Founder & CEO
Meet the Speakers
Arya Setiadharma
CEO
Prasetia DwidharmaChandra Firmanto
Managing Partner
IndoGen CapitalKentaro Machii
Senior Director
JETRO JakartaKotaro Adachi
CEO & Co-Founder
TechShakeKazuhiko Yoshimatsu
General Manager & Chief Representative
JPX Singaporehello day Philippines
Japanese Presenters
Satoshi Negoro
Director & COO
Seiichiro Uchiyama
CEO
Keishi Nabeta
Senior Business Development Manager
Kazuki Sakamoto
Head of Regional Business
Takeshi Obayashi
Expert
Naho Yashiro
CEO
Satoru Shimada
Board Director
Hiroumi Mitani
CEO & Founder
Hazumu Yamazaki
CEO
Oto Takujiro
CEO
Lecturers
Carlo Delantar
Core Capital (Gobi Partners)
Founding PartnerYutaka Kitade
UNIFY Platform AG & SIJIHIVE Inc.
Staregy and Marketing AdvisorKotaro Adachi
TechShake
CEO & Co-FounderPaolo Rentero
TechShake
Co-FounderMentors
Karl Pacolor
DTI
Division ChiefKieran Martin
Index-Asia
Nat Wittayatanaseth
Findicate
Strategy Consultant and Co-FounderPaolo Villonco
Ignition Advisory Group
Lawyer and CEORui Bom
500 Startups
Co-FounderArtie Lopez
Brainsparks, Nextpay
CO-Founder, Startup Coach, COO and Co-FounderMiko David
David & Golyat
Richard Cruz
Asian Institute Management
Strategic Business ConsultantAlejandro Navarro
SAVii
COOPaul Meyers
Asian Founder Coaching
Founder and Head CoachJudges
Kohki Sakata
Industrial Growth Platform Inc.
PartnerYutaka Kitade
Founder and CEO
Global Initiative Inc.Founder and CEO
Sijihive Inc.Adviser
TechShakeJojo Flores
Plug and Play Tech Center
Co-FounderTestimonials
Community Partners
Media Partners