The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has officially launched the 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo (PBC&E), setting the stage for the country’s most influential business event happening on October 20-21, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
With the theme “The Future is Now: Unleash the Power of Digital Transformation,” the 51st PBC&E will bring together national leaders, global experts, technology innovators, and entrepreneurs to turn the promise of digital transformation into concrete, actionable solutions for Philippine businesses and communities.
Leading the showcase are the key government partners that will unveil priority programs in the works, ensuring alignment with the national digitalization roadmap: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and science schools with technology-powered disaster recovery and preparedness plans. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will demonstrate the efficiencies of infra-connectivity, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will exhibit micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) readiness tools.
“This year is about action — not just talk,” said Dennis Anthony H. Uy, PCCI 51st PBC&E chairman. “We are creating a space where ideas become projects, where technology meets opportunity, and where the benefits of digital tools are made accessible to all sectors of society.”
Tech Innovators Gather for PH Digital Transformation
True to its commitment to bring in more tangible and actionable conference components this year, the PBC&E Tech Showcase will be highlighting this event. For the first time, the tech expo will be available to the public on October 20-21, offering attendees a hands-on experience with cutting-edge solutions from both local and international tech companies.
Visitors will be able to explore emerging technologies from Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Internet of Things (IoT), smart city solutions, cybersecurity, and robotics.
Powerhouse brands, from Converge and Comclark powering digital connectivity, to global innovators like Huawei, Google, and Tencent Cloud International driving cloud transformation and enterprise solutions, the 51st PBC&E will gather leaders shaping the country’s digital future. Industry champions such as PhilExport highlight trade growth, while technology providers like Lenovo, Fortinet, Hikvision, H3C, Salesforce, San Miguel Corporation, NGCP, Dell Technologies, Adobe, APC, and Autodesk showcase solutions spanning infrastructure, security, and enterprise efficiency. Future-ready collaboration tools from HPE & HPE Aruba, Neat, ReN3, Vertiv, VMware by Broadcom, Apple, Asus, Honeywell, Microsoft (Azure, Cloud, and Surface), NetApp, Nutanix, Oracle, Panasonic CCTV, RealMe, Red Hat, Sunmi, Sunra, Aukey, Canon, Docusign, IBM, Newline, and Zoom complete the lineup — presenting a unified ecosystem of connectivity, hardware, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems. Together, these brands embody the innovation and collaboration needed to strengthen industries, empower businesses, and build a more competitive Philippines.
“This is the first time a tech expo of this scale will be staged in the Philippines and the PCCI is opening it to the public so they can see, touch, and experience the technologies that will shape their future,” said PCCI president Enunina V. Mangio. “This is not just an exhibit — it’s an invitation to participate in the country’s digital transformation journey.”
To attend the Tech Expo, pre-registration is required via the PCCI website or official Facebook page. Slots are limited.
The Embassies of Korea, Israel, Spain, and the United States are also extending their support, reflecting the value of global cooperation in advancing innovation, trade, and investment.
Nationwide Hackathon Championship
Another major highlight of this year’s PBC&E is the National Hackathon Championship, the grand culmination of months of innovation and competition across the country. Regional champions from NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will converge in Manila to battle it out in an intense final round — brainstorming, coding, and pitching their tech-driven solutions to real-world challenges in front of an elite panel of industry experts, investors, and government leaders.
From AI-powered business platforms that can transform SMEs, to digital inclusion tools that bring education and opportunities to underserved communities, the ideas on stage promise to be bold, disruptive, and impactful.
The stakes are high: winning teams will take home not just national recognition and coveted mentorship from top innovators, but also a substantial cash prize, free high-speed internet connection, and exclusive opportunities for their solutions to be adopted and deployed by both public and private sector partners. More than a competition it is a launchpad for the country’s next generation of tech trailblazers.
Policy Advocacy and Government Partnerships
With President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joining other distinguished voices from government, business, and the international community, the 51st PBC&E will unite local and global leaders to address the most pressing issues in digital transformation. Key priorities include:
- Expanding nationwide broadband access and last-mile connectivity
- Providing financing programs for MSMEs adopting digital tools
- Exploring the labor-impacts of AI
- Implementing nationwide digital literacy and upskilling programs
- Strengthening data privacy and cybersecurity frameworks
- Promoting innovation hubs and tech incubation programs through public-private collaboration.
More Than Just a Conference
Unlike past editions, the 51st PBC&E will offer a seamless integration of policy forums, technology showcases, business matching, and innovation competitions — all under one roof. This allows participants to move from listening to policy discussions to trying out new tech, networking with potential partners, and witnessing the next big startup ideas within the two days of the conference.
For more information, please visit https://www.philippinechamber.com/philippine-business-conference-and-expo