GRC Philippines Conclave 2025 underscores need for cybersecurity, redefines risk and compliance

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Cybersecurity is not just a necessity in today’s fast-paced digital world. It’s a matter of survival.

As industries rapidly adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and undergo digital transformation, risks of data breaches, unauthorized transactions and system failures are more pressing than ever. For businesses navigating these challenges, staying secure and compliant is critical.

Industry leaders and innovators get the chance to find the solutions at the GRC Philippines Conclave 2025, happening on January 17, 2025, at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Manila. Over 250 top executives from sectors like IT, BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), BPO, e-commerce, and government will gather under one roof to explore cutting-edge strategies in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

The Conclave is supported by PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council), HiTrust, the ICTIC Industry Council (ICTIC) of the Philippines, ICT Events Manila, and WiSAP (Women in Security Alliance Philippines).

Throughout the one-day event, attendees will immerse themselves in insightful discussions, interactive sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities with cybersecurity pioneers, AI experts, and regulatory authorities. Leaders who are shaping the future of digital resilience will offer valuable strategies for tackling the most sophisticated cyber threats. The Conclave will also delve into the impact of AI in transforming the cybersecurity landscape, from enhancing threat detection to automating compliance processes and strengthening defenses against evolving attacks.

Conclave attendees get the chance to connect with top cybersecurity experts, tech innovators, and regulatory leaders who define the future of digital security. Concerns like how to protect data, streamline compliance, or stay ahead of the competition will be tackled extensively at the Conclave.

Key speakers at the event include Undersecretary for E-Government of the Department Of Information And Communications Technology (DICT) David Almirol. and USec. Jeffrey Ian Dy of the DICT, Yew Kuann Cheng (Regional VP for Asia Pacific, PCI Security Standards Council), Ryan Patrick (Vice President of Adoption, HiTRUST), Mel Migriño (SEA Regional Director - Information Security and Country Head, Gogolook), Atty. Guada Vergel de Dios (Head of Compliance, Xendit), Marlon Sorongon (CISO, Maybank Philippines), Carmelo Alcala (Director for MIS, Visaya KPO), Lianne Collantes (Head of Risk Management and Compliance, Acquire BPO), and Lawrence Ferrer (CEO and President, Bayad CIS) among others. These thought leaders will share real-world solutions to the digital security challenges that businesses face today.

Deep Chanda, CEO of Ampcus Cyber, says: “The Conclave will give you the tools to deep-dive into the future of GRC and ensure your organization is prepared for what’s coming next. It will provide a roadmap that will help secure a digitally rising nation like the Philippines”

Those interested in securing the future and being part of the conversation that will define the next era of cyber resilience may visit https://grcphconclave.com.

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