loader image

Agenda – The MarTech Summit Manila
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Ballroom 2, Fairmont Makati

08:00 - 08:50 | Arrival & Networking Breakfast

Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast!

08:50 - 09:00

Chairperson Introduction & Overview

Lin Duan, Head of Events, The MarTech Summit Team @ BEETc

Lin Duan

Head of Events, Beetc.

09:00 - 09:15

Keynote Presentation | [Decision-Based Analytics] From Data-Driven to Decision-Driven: Rethinking MarTech Analytics

– The common pitfalls of being overly “data-driven” in marketing
– What it means to adopt a decision-first approach to analytics
– Real examples from GCash: uplift modeling, A/B testing, and insight frameworks
– How to ask better questions to get more actionable insights
– Ways to make your MarTech stack work harder by focusing on what really matters

Oscar Pobre

Head of CRM & Data Solutions, GCash

09:15 - 09:45

Fireside Chat | [Digital Transformation] Crafting a Vision for Marketing Innovation in the Age of AI

– How has your understanding of digital transformation evolved over time, and what triggered the biggest mindset shift?
– How do you measure success beyond traditional ROI, what cultural or behavioral shifts tell you transformation is taking root?
– What’s Your Vision for the Future of AI-Powered Marketing? How are you balancing emerging AI opportunities with a human-centered marketing vision?

1st Data Demystified Workshop

[Data Culture] Building a Data-Driven Culture – Breaking Organisational Silos

Chairell Winston Almendras

Vice President, Head of Institutional Brand Management & Digital Division, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

Frank Vibar

Chief Information Technology Officer, Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Bob Dolina

Chief Marketing Officer, Diliman Doctors Hospital [Moderator]

09:45 - 10:25

Panel Discussion | [Cross-Functional Collaboration] Breaking Silos for Revenue Growth through Aligning Marketing, Sales, and the Customer Journey

– How would you describe the current level of collaboration between marketing, sales, and other functions in your organisation? What are the biggest gaps you’re seeing today?
– What are the most effective ways to align marketing, sales, and customer success teams around shared revenue and customer journey goals?
– How can organisations overcome resistance to collaboration and shift from a siloed mindset to a customer-centric culture?
– Discover actionable strategies for breaking down departmental silos and creating a culture of collaboration, what tools or technologies have helped your teams collaborate better across functions, and how do you measure their impact?

1st Data Demystified Breakout

[Data Culture] Building a Data-Driven Culture – Breaking Organisational Silos

Martin Arranz

Head of Digital Marketing, Federal Land, Inc.

Alex Ustaris

Chief Technology Officer, PHINMA Education

Patricia Jacinto

Director, Marketing, foodpanda

Jerome G. Patalud

Director, Omnichannel Experience Integration, Globe Telecom

10:25 - 10:35

The Grab Game: Fast Facts, Big Wins

1st Data Demystified Breakout

[Data Culture] Building a Data-Driven Culture – Breaking Organisational Silos
The MarTech Summit

10:35 - 11:05 | Morning Coffee Break

11:05 - 11:40

Panel Discussion | [E-commerce] Adapting to the Future of Online Shopping

– How has the role of the physical store changed in your category in the e-commerce era?
– How are you creating a seamless online + offline customer journey?
– How do you scale during demand peaks like holidays, sales campaigns, or viral moments
– How do you leverage data to respond to changing consumer behaviors?
– What’s one piece of advice you’d give to brands trying to future-proof their e-commerce strategy?

2nd Data Demystified Breakout

[AI & Automation] Enhancing Business Efficiency Through AI & Automation in Data Analytics

Hilate Guerra

Head of E-commerce, Meatworld International

Wendy Talan

Head of E-commerce & Digital, Diageo

Emmanuel Cruz

Director, Omnichannel, Avon

Michelle Maayo Rabang

Vice President, Marketing Delivery Lead, J.P. Morgan [Moderator]

11:40 - 12:30

Panel Discussion | [AI & Personalisation] Next-Level Customer Relationship Management: Personalisation in the Digital Era

– How has AI transformed the personalisation landscape, and what are the most impactful use cases today? How can organisations leverage AI-driven personalisation in day-to-day customer engagement?
– What are the key challenges businesses face when implementing personalisation strategies, and how can these be effectively overcome?
– Where should companies begin their personalisation journey, how can they scale it over time, and what does “next-level” personalisation look like?

2nd Data Demystified Breakout

[AI & Automation] Enhancing Business Efficiency Through AI & Automation in Data Analytics

Marc Palomares

Partnerships Account Manager, Rakuten Viber

Apple Chang

Director, Marketing, Dragon Edge Group

Patrick Seva Gaerlan

Head of Growth Enablement & MarTech, AIA Philippines

Katrina Navarro

Director, Growth, UnionDigital Bank

Greg Anonas

Director, Marketing, Emperador Distillers, Inc.

12:30 - 14:00 | Networking Buffet Lunch

14:00 - 14:25

Fireside Chat | [Brand Engagement] Crafting a Digital Content Strategy to Grow Brand Engagement and Drive Conversion

– Biggest drivers of change in current landscape of digital content strategy.
– How to deal with the next generation (e.g. Gen Z, Gen Alpha) engagement?
– Challenges in evolving digital content strategy, and Factors of its success
– Metrics and success for content marketing / brand engagement

2nd Data Demystified Workshop

[AI & Automation] Enhancing Business Efficiency Through AI & Automation in Data Analytics

Meg Amat

Head of Marketing, UNO Digital Bank

Sunish Sadasivan

Vice President of E-Commerce, Digital & Revenue Management, Chroma Hospitality

14:25 - 14:40

Keynote Presentation | [The Future of MarTech] AI, Automation, and CDPs in South East Asia

– How AI and marketing automation are transforming the MarTech landscape in South East Asia.
– The strategic role of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) in unifying data and enabling hyper-personalised experiences.
– Key innovations driving customer engagement and shaping the region’s digital future.

Ankush Agarwal

Director of Sales, Lemnisk

14:40 - 15:20

Panel Discussion | [Omnichannel Engagement] Creating Seamless Customer Experiences Across Touchpoints

– How do you break down data silos to create connected customer experiences?
– How do you balance personalisation with privacy?
– How do you blend data and human touch to build loyalty?
– Where has AI made the biggest impact so far on your engagement strategy?

Nico Marco

Director, Marketing, SEAPAC, AppsFlyer
The MarTech Summit Attendee

Tricia Tan

Chief Marketing Officer, Security Bank

Tracy Lim

Head of Growth & Synergy, UnionBank of the Philippines

Roshan Nandwani

Head of Marketing, Ayala Land Hospitality

15:20 - 15:50 | Networking Coffee Break

3rd Data Demystified Breakout

[Customer Intelligence] The Future of Customer Data & Personalisation

15:50 - 16:30

Panel Discussion | [Marketing Analytics Performance] Translating Metrics into Measurable Success

– How do we know if we’re over investing in marketing, and what data helps us decide?
– How do we build a marketing culture that avoids wasted investment and aligns with business goals?
– What are the internal barriers to using analytics well, and how have you overcome them?

3rd Data Demystified Breakout

[Customer Intelligence] The Future of Customer Data & Personalisation

Bilal Saeed

Head of Consumer Lifecycle Management, Maya
The MarTech Summit Manila Attendee

Joe Brillantes

Country Lead, Data & Analytics, FrieslandCampina

Jerome Evangelista

Vice President for Enterprise Marketing & Pricing, SEAOIL Philippines

Charmaine Angela Palad

Director, Commercial, Nidec Drives, Control Techniques, Nidec

16:30 - 16:45

Keynote Presentation | [AI-Powered Growth] Transforming Marketing from Automation to Intelligence Across the Funnel

– How is AI reshaping the marketer’s role—from tactical execution to strategic decision-making?
– What are the most effective ways to use conversational and voice AI to enhance customer engagement at scale?
– How can non-creative teams leverage AI to generate platform-specific content that still feels personalised?
– In what ways can AI-driven insights from 1st-party data improve targeting, budget allocation, and campaign performance?

RJ Sumilang

Head of Growth, AdSpark

16:45 - 17:25

Panel Discussion | [Next-Gen Marketing] Captivating the Next Generation of Consumers in Marketing

– How are you winning Gen Z’s attention?
– What does authenticity look like today?
– How are you building loyalty with Gen Z & Gen Alpha?

Sheila Paul

Chief Marketing Officer, Home Credit Philippines

Wanda Pascua

Head of Marketing, Tonik Bank
MarTech Summit Attendee

Isabela Prieto-Benitez

Head of Affiliate Marketing User Product Operations, Lazada

Jon David Frilles

Regional Manager, Asia-Pacific Network Services, Kenvue [Moderator]

17:25 - 18:00 | Chairperson Closing Remarks & Departure Networking Drinks

Grab a glass of wine, beer, soda or juice with your team and new connections to end the day!

Copyright © 2025 BEETc Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Registered in England and Wales. Company Register Number 10786196