Experts tackle tech trends at TMT forum

  

The Manila Times (TMT) BPO and Tech Forum 2024, held on November 28 at Makati Commerce Tower, brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in business process outsourcing (BPO) and technology in the Philippines. Under the theme "Offshoring and Outsourcing to the Philippines," the event featured insights from key speakers. The forum, supported by major sponsors and local and international chambers of commerce, highlighted the Philippines’ position as a global leader in outsourcing, emphasizing innovation, cybersecurity, and the country’s talented workforce.

The Manila Times (TMT) recently hosted a forum at Makati Commerce Tower on November 28, focusing on the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the business process outsourcing (BPO) and tech sectors in the Philippines. The event, themed "Offshoring and Outsourcing to the Philippines," brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to share insights and discuss strategies to enhance the industry's growth and resilience.

Objectives of the Forum:

1. Analyze and leverage the outlook of the BPO and tech sectors in the Philippines.

2. Facilitate dialogue among stakeholders, including BPO management, HR personnel, talent sourcing agencies, recruitment firms, IT companies, and consulting organizations.

3. Develop solutions to address challenges in the industry.

Key Participants and Discussions:

Jhino Illano (DICT)

Marc Orenza (CyberQ)

Jocel De Guzman (Truth360 and Scamwatch)

Mark Philip Comandante (Exoasia Innovation Hub)

Ana Joy Rocero (FigariSolutions and PropTech Consortium of the Philippines)

Photo of speakers after the awarding of certificates.

The session was moderated by Ben Kritz from TMT and hosted by Dafort Villaseran of TMT.

The event was supported by sponsors such as:

CyberQ Group Philippines

Figari Solutions

Doconchain

Xpress

The American Institute For English Proficiency

Australia New Zealand Institute

Special Partners:

Chefwix Catering Services by Chef Winston Jerome Luna

CellarFresh and Captain Crust

Asta Plus and Wrecover

éslite

Exoasia Innovation Hub

PMCM and ItsMysSpaceShow

PropTech Consortium of the Philippines

Vritimes

Organizational Partners:

British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines

French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines

Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines

La Cámara (Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines)

Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The event was marketed by YAM Agency and provided an opportunity for collaborative discussions on improving the BPO and tech sectors in the country.

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