Philippine British Business Council

Visit Asia TECH Summit 2017 to learn how your business can prosper — or at least save it from being wiped out.

Join us Thursday, June 22 at the Manila Marriott — a full-day event.  

Asia TECH Summit 2017, presented by SPi Global, with Elite Sponsorship by JLL, Regus, Sprout Solutions and TechOne Global features the elite of the industry that is revolutionizing everything it touches and laying waste to companies and business concepts in place for decades.

The theme of Asia TECH Summit 2017 is “Pardon the Inconvenience . . .   Making the World Better.” Presenters are many of the most prominent industry leaders speaking on diverse topics:

+Ratan Datta, CEO of SPi Global, will tell how he is transforming the nation’s most successful homegrown BPO company.

+Dan Ternes, CTO of Delta Capital, intends to show how FinTech will be the end of traditional banking.

+Pradeep Bhanotha, CEO of AIG Shared Services, will share his challenges at the world’s most successful IT Shared Services organization.

+Lars Jeppesen, CEO of TechOne Global, the regional tech powerhouse, will explain cyber security and the other threats we all face.

+Miguel Cuneta, of SCI, will finally explain Bitcoin and the outrageous changes that cyber currencies are causing. +Gian Javelona, CEO of OrangeApps, was recently recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 for his fantastic startup success.

+Dustin Andaya, CEO of Island Rose, is called the “King of Roses” and dominates the online flower business in Philippines.

+Magellan Fetalino, CEO of Acudeen, won a US$500k grand prize for his company’s innovative FinTech solutions.

+Rey Chumacera, CEO of GHL Systems, runs one of the nation’s largest payment providers.

Be with us for Asia TECH Summit 2017, presented by SPi Global, with Elite Sponsorship by JLL, Regus, Sprout Solutions and TechOne Global featuring the nation’s most important technology leaders.

REGISTER at this location: asia-ceo.org/?event=asia-tech-summit-2017.

DOWNLOAD the EVENT PROGRAM Here.

BE WITH US on Thursday, June 22 at the Manila Marriott for Asia TECH Summit 2017, presented by SPiGlobal,  with Elite Sponsorship by JLL, Regus,  Sprout Solutions and TechOne Global.   The price of admission is Php5,000 and includes elegant lunch and snacks — Php5,500 if paid at the event.

Asia Real Estate Summit 2017 – May 24 Manila

Hear all about the sector where fortunes are being made and almost everyone wants in, Asia Real Estate Summit 2017 on Wednesday, May 24 at the Manila Marriott — a full-day event.  

REGISTER HERE. The price of admission is Php5,000 and includes sumptuous lunch and hors d’oeuvres — Php5,500 if paid at the event.

Not only does Philippines have the fastest growing economy in Asia, but it also has the fastest growing real estate market. The theme for this year’s event is “This time It’s Different?” Filipino developers continue to amaze at the quality, utility and beauty of their new developments — while sometimes forgetting density and transit issues.  Get updated on what is happening across the nation and across the world.

The event will feature key leaders from the two fastest growing regions of the country – Bong Alvaro of Clark, Angeles and Cary Lagdameo of Davao. Regina Lim, Southeast Asia Head of Capital Markets Research for JLL, will describe the colossal global trends that are transforming real estate forever. Arnel Casanova, the prominent former CEO of BCDA, will present for the first time since finishing his stellar work at the huge government agency.

Three of the industry’s most prominent next generation icons, Faraday Go (Robinsons Land), Russell Sy (SM Prime) and Cary Lagdamaeo (Damosa Land), will present for the first time.  Roel Refran of the PSE will discuss critical financial opportunities for the real estate sector.   Alice Eduardo of Sta. Elena Construction will describe how she is building much of Manila Bay Entertainment District that many feel is key to the nation’s future as a tourism destination. Romolo Nati of Italpinas is one of the country’s best known developers of sustainable real estate.     Asia Real Estate Summit 2017, presented by JLL, with Elite Sponsorship by Regus and Sprout Solutions.

REGISTER HERE.

DOWNLOAD the EVENT PROGRAM Here.

Presenters of Asia Real Estate Summit 2017 include (in approximate order of appearance):

	Sheila Lobien Regional Director and Head of Project Leasing JLL Philippines OPENING: Sheila is well known across the nation as one of the nation’s most powerful commercial real estate deal makers.
	Roel Refran Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) PRESENTER: Roel is a CPA-lawyer with 2 decades of experience in law, finance, and capital market regulation. He is a Professor of Law at Ateneo de Manila University School of Law and Adjunct Professor at University of the Philippines Virata School of Business.
	Faraday Go General Manager – Office Buildings Division Robinsons Land PRESENTER: Faraday oversees one of the nation’s fastest growing commercial real estate developers. He is considered one of the nation’s most powerful up-and-coming industry leaders.
	Arnel Casanova Chief Executive Officer Aecom Philippines PRESENTER: Arnel oversees country operations of AECOM, ranked the world #1 engineering design firm by revenue with operations in 150 countries. Previously, Arnel was the highly respected CEO of Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) who spearheaded many of the nation’s largest development projects at former bases across the nation.
	Bong Alvaro President BB International Leisure and Resort Development PRESENTER: Irineo “Bong” Alvaro is considered one of most important leading figures developing Clark as a national business hub. He recently completed construction of the first 5-star hotel in Clark. He is also opening the nation’s largest water park. Bong is considered one of the region’s leading figures in developing Clark.
	Alice Eduardo CEO and President Sta. Elena Construction & Development PRESENTER: Called the Woman of Steel, Alice built her construction company into one of the nation’s largest. Sta. Elena built most of SM Mall of Asia (the nation’s largest) and SM Malls across the nation. It also provided major construction works for most of Entertainment City’s major structures: Solaire Resort, City of Dreams Manila, Manila Bay Resort and the Resorts World Bayshore.
	Romolo Nati CEO and Executive Chairman Italpinas Development Corporation PRESENTER: Romolo is multi-awarded Italian architect with strong interest in sustainable real estate development at PSE-listed Italpinas.
	Russell Sy Head, Commercial Properties Group SM Prime PRESENTER: Russell is considered an elite next generation leader in the real estate sector. As head of the commercial property at SM Prime, he oversees one the nation’s largest portfolios.
	Cary Lagdameo Vice President Damosa Land PRESENTER: Cary has been behind Davao’s first large scale modern industrial parks and urban mixed-use developments in Mindanao. He will give a broad description of the opportunities for investors in his region, considered the fastest growing in the nation.
	Regina Lim Head of Capital Markets Research, Southeast Asia JLL Asia Pacific PRESENTER: Regina is considered the most important source for real estate trends and information in the region. She oversees a research group for Southeast Asia at JLL, the region’s largest real estate advisor.
	Darcy Lalonde Chairman and CEO syncHRony Global PANELIST: Darcy is considered one of the nation’s most successful entrepreneurs with businesses in IT-BPO, hospitality and now real estate.
	Lars Wittig Country Manager Regus – Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia PANELIST: Lars oversees the nation’s largest flexible workspace empire. Philippine country operations are the fastest growing in the world for Regus and he now oversees operations in Vietnam and Cambodia.
	Dr. Winston Padojinog President University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) PANELIST: Winston is one of the country’s most prominent real estate economists, as well as, President of UA&P, one of the nation’s most respected educational institutions.

Download the EVENT PROGRAM HERE.

BE WITH US on Wednesday, May 4 at the Manila Marriott for Asia Real Estate Summit 2017, presented by JLL with Elite Sponsorship by Regus and Sprout Solutions.

 REGISTER HERE.

The price of admission is Php5,000 and includes elegant lunch and snacks — Php5,500 if paid at the event.

Setting Up a Business in the Philippines Webinar on 7th June 2017 organised by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BritCham).

Register now through this link.

Strategically located in South East Asia, the Philippines is an ideal market for doing business particularly for companies that are looking to set up a regional operation. It is one of the fastest growing economies with a GDP growth of 6.8% in 2016, the 36^th largest economy in the world (by nominal GDP), and the second largest market in ASEAN with 103 million people.

From its complex procedures, the process of setting up a business in the Philippines is now simplified to 6 steps with plans of further trimming it down to three steps. Lack of awareness and understanding of business set up procedures is the most common barrier encountered by businesses, especially foreign entities, in their market entry plans. A clear understanding of the step-by-step process is essential in making the market transition efficient and cost-effective.

This webinar aims to inform interested companies about the correct process of setting up a business, and the opportunities available for them. We will invite experts to duly explain the requirements, regulations, stages of obtaining the necessary clearances/ permits/ authorities, opportunities & challenges, and other relevant information on establishing operations in the country.

Webinar date and time: 7 June 2017 , 10:30am BST (5:30pm PHT)

Register through: https://tinyurl.com/SettingUpABusinessPH