Agenda

Agenda is subject to change without prior notice.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration and Coffee

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Day 2 Opening / Recap of Day 1

Hosts:

CEO/Founder, Symph
Organizer & Chief Geek, GOAB #geeksPH

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, mWell
Chief Geek, GOAB #geeksPH

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Keynote

With:

British Ambassador to the Philippines
British Embassy Manila

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Thriving In The Tech Fog: Building and innovating amidst volatility and disruptions

With:

AVP for Legal and Compliance
Kickstart Ventures

Kickstart Ventures is a Corporate Venture Capital firm and invests in early- to early-growth stage tech startups in the Philippines and globally. Kickstart Ventures was founded in 2012 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ leading mobile operator. It is an advisor to the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture Fund (“ACTIVE Fund”), the largest venture capital fund coming out of the Philippines.

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

The Necessity of Now:
Transitioning the Philippines into the AI Era

With:

President, STACSV.org
Founder and General Partner, Hyperparameter

Hyperparameter.co invests in founders using artificial intelligence to transform the real world.

STAC Silicon Valley is a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on helping to advance science and technology entrepreneurial initiatives in the Philippines, Silicon Valley, New York and the ASEAN region through efforts of its members and strategic partners. STAC envisions a future where the Philippines is globally competitive by being a leader in technology. STAC aims to accelerate innovation-driven growth and nation building in the Philippines through cross-border collaboration.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Research Report: Insights on Creating AI Applications

President, STACSV.org
Founder and General Partner, Hyperparameter.co

9:45 AM - 9:55 AM

Philippines Venture Capital Report 2025 - The Rising Middle Class

Managing Partner, Foxmont Capital Partners

Foxmont Capital Partners and the Boston Consulting Group publish the annual Philippine Venture Capital Report every March. Franco Varona will explore one key theme that will be a key focus of the next report: The Middle Class as a Driver to Growth.

9:55 AM - 10:05 AM

From Pesos to Pixels: How Digital Currencies and Tokenization can power the Philippines Future

Country Manager, Coins.ph

Launched in 2014, Coins.ph is a mobile app used by over 16 million users in the Philippines to buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services

Coins.ph is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

10:05 AM - 10:20 AM

Networking Break

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Creatives Panel

Panelists:

CEO, Happy Garaje Design Studio, Chief Creative, GOAB #geeksPH

Product Designer

Managing Director, User Experience Philippines (UXPH), CXO+CoFounder, NextPay

Product Designer

Moderator:

Community Builder, Co-founder, Stace

10:50 AM - 11:00 AM

Way Forward: ASEAN Insights for the Philippine Startup Ecosystem

Founding Partner of Gobi-Core Philippine Fund
(Gobi Partners)

Carlo will provide highlights from their November 2024 Report - Philippine Horizons: Philippines in the ASEAN Landscape. The report explores the startup ecosystems of the ASEAN-6 countries and how the Philippines fairs against them. It will tackle the differences and advantages of the Philippine market, building up to why investors should invest in this market now. It will also discuss recommendations on what the Philippines’ ecosystem needs to do to measure up to its neighbors based on what each ecosystem has done to grow.

11:00 AM - 11:10 AM

The Reality of Southeast Asia’s Tech Market & Fundraising

With:

COO, Lucence
Host, Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast

11:10 AM - 11:40 AM

Investment Panel: Cross-Border Investment and Startup Opportunities

Panelists:

General Partner, Buko Ventures

Founder & Managing Partner, Indelible Ventures

COO Lucence & Podcaster, BRAVE Southeast Asia

Associate, Gentree Fund

Moderator:

CEO/Co-Founder, e27 (Southeast Asia)

Adjusted Time
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Founder Talk: Every Mistake I Made as an Entrepreneur

With:

Co-Founder and CEO, Humble Sustainability

Adjusted Time
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

Panel: Mental Health in Startups

Co-Founder and CEO, Humble Sustainability

Co-Founder, Imaginable Impact

4x Startup Founder, Founder and CEO, Podcast Network Asia

Moderator:

Executive Coach-Advisor

Adjusted Time
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

🔥 Fireside Chat:
Gaming Gurus Speak Out: Unlocking the Power of AI in Content Creation

With:

Vice President of Talent Operations and International Expansion
Tier One Entertainment

EduTech Content Creator

Content Creator

and Coach Abby, an edutech creator that makes educational and tech content on multiple platforms with 365K followers on TikTok by making learning tech skills fun and practical, 11.6K subscribers on YouTube tuning in for her geeky, yet relatable tutorials,

and Drei, a dynamic content creator known for both his work as a voice actor and comedy skits that infuse geek humor from fandoms such as Dungeons & Dragons, anime and much more! With a witty sense of humor and high energy style, he has captivated audiences both on and off the screen.

Adjusted Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Adjusted Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Concurrent session: Championing Women in Tech: Networking Luncheon and Roundtable Discussion

Open to GOAB attendees who support the advancement of women in tech. Limited Seats. Check your email for RSVP link.

Adjusted Time
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM

Move to Breakout Rooms

Adjusted Time
3:40 PM - 5:45 PM

Breakout Sessions (4 Tracks)

Please see more details at the Breakout Sessions tab.
Please proceed to the breakout rooms.

DAY 2 - Breakout ROOMs

Track 1

Celebrating Founders
(Triton Ballroom)

Breakout Host:

Marketing Lead, Symph

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Triton Ballroom

Championing #Women in Tech: Roundtable Discussion and Networking Luncheon

Facilitators:

Co-Founder, GeeksOnABeach

Imaginable Impact

Open to GOAB attendees. Limited Seats. Check your email for RSVP link.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Triton Ballroom

Kaya Founders Panel

Fintech Revolution: Unlocking Faster, Smarter Capital for SMEs

Founding Managing General Partner, Kaya Founders

CEO and Co-Founder, Mochi

Co-Founder and CEO, OneLot

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
(Triton Ballroom)

Empowering the ecosystem with Innovative Value Creation

CEO, Paymongo
ex-CEO and Chairman, GoTyme Bank
ex-CEO, JG Digital Equity Ventures
Angel Investor

Sharing Jojo’s view from his experience working with startups, corporates, VCs and founder.

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking Break

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

The Final Pitch

The Final Pitch is a business reality TV show in the Philippines where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors.

The show will be filmed at JPark Hotel, around GOAB, and GOAB attendees are invited to be part of the audience during this final hour of taping.

(Judges for the The Final Pitch will be revealed during their press conference in early November 2024. Stay tuned!)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Board Chartered Bus and Depart JPark Hotel for a Complimentary Dinner

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mayor’s Night! 🎉Closing Dinner and Cultural Show 🎉

Hosted by

Headed by Mayor Raymond Garcia

8:15 PM

Chartered Bus back to JPark Resort

9:00 PM

Arrive at JPark Resort

Track 2

Tech Talks
(Triphora)

Breakout Host:

Technical Project Manager, Symph

2:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Triphora

Fireside Chat - Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

CTO, Shoppable Business

Chief Technology Advisor

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, mWell
Chief Geek, GOAB #geeksPH

Founder, Zennya

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Triphora

Accelerating Iteration and Development through Low-Code Platforms

President, STACSV.org
Founder and General Partner, Hyperparameter

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Triphora

From Cold to Closed: AI-Driven Outreach for Startup Founders

Co-Founder & CEO
Valhalla.team

How to Get Clients with AI on Autopilot.

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking Break

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

The Final Pitch

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Board Chartered Bus and Depart JPark Hotel for a Complimentary Dinner

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mayor’s Night! 🎉Closing Dinner and Cultural Show 🎉

Hosted by

Headed by Mayor Raymond Garcia

8:15 PM

Chartered Bus back to JPark Resort

9:00 PM

Arrive at JPark Resort

Track 3

Philippine Startup Communities
(Cyprea)

Breakout Host:

Strategic Operations Lead - SciApp
ExpSci

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Cyprea

Making TBI-Startup Partnerships Work: Tips for Success

Co-Founder, Embiggen Consulting
Director & Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Manager,
Benilde HIFI Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
TBI Philippines

Paul shares practical advice for TBIs and startups on how to collaborate effectively, creating partnerships that deliver tangible results for everyone involved.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Cyprea

Cebu Startup Developments