Franchise Asia Philippines International Conference 2023
June 7-8, 2023 (Wed-Thurs)
SMX Convention Center, Manila
Breakout Session Speakers
Mr. Steven T. Tan
President
SM Supermalls
The Great Debate Forum: "Traditional vs Non-Traditional Locations: Where to Expand Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. John-Michael Hilton
Founder & CEO
Visum Ventures, Inc. (Koomi)
The Great Debate Forum: "Traditional vs Non-Traditional Locations: Where to Expand Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Eric B. Bataga
Chief Operating Officer
Agile Digital Ventures, Inc. (Pick.A.Roo)
The Great Debate Forum: "Traditional vs Non-Traditional Locations: Where to Expand Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Michael Conti Martinez
VP, Business & Project Development
Conti's Bakeshop & Restaurant
Wendy's Philippines
The Great Debate Forum: "Traditional vs Non-Traditional Locations: Where to Expand Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Weddy Diamada
Manager - Deals and Corporate Finance
PwC Phililippines (Isla Lipana & Co.)
Data Track: "Storing, Managing and Utilizing Your Data for Decision-Making"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Francis Adrian H. Viernes, CFA, MSF, CCREP
AVP for Data Analytics
Megaworld Corporation
Data Track: "Storing, Managing and Utilizing Your Data for Decision-Making"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Steve D. Benitez
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Bo's Coffee
Franchise Track: "Preparing for the Future: Strategies and Prospects"
(A Panel of Experts)
Dr. Alan Escalona, CFE
President and CEO
Pure Nectar
Franchise Track: "Preparing for the Future: Strategies and Prospects"
(A Panel of Experts)
Atty. Fredieric B. Landicho
Managing Partner & CEO
Deloitte Philippines
General Track: "Future Workplace Trends to Watch For"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Lars Wittig
ASEAN & S. Korea Country Manager and
Sales Vice President
International Workplace Group (IWG), plc
General Track: "Future Workplace Trends to Watch For"
(A Panel of Experts)
Atty. Reena Mitra-Ventanilla
Partner, Intellectual Property, Data and Technology Practice Group
Quisumbing-Torres
Legal Track: "How to Protect Your Brand: IP, Trademark, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Frits Gerald M. Enriquez
Project Manager, IT Advisory in Risk Consulting
KPMG Philippines (R.G. Manabat & Co.)
Legal Track: "How to Protect Your Brand: IP, Trademark, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Rowen Untivero
Chairman and CEO
KinetX Marketing and Sales, Inc.
Technology Track: "How AI Will Change Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Ralph Vincent Regalado
CEO & President
Senti TechLabs, Inc.
Technology Track: "How AI Will Change Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Galex Cabrera
Business Development Director
Kantar Insights Philippines
Technology Track: "How AI Will Change Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Ms. Abba Tan
Senior Solution Area Specialist for Data and AI
Microsoft Philippines
Technology Track: "How AI Will Change Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Riccardo C. Fong
AVP & Head, Business Development & Industry Consulting
PLDT Enterprise
Digital Track: "Driving Digital Innovations: How it Can Help Grow Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Dennis Dimaunahan
Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Wendy's Philippines
Digital Track: "Driving Digital Innovations: How it Can Help Grow Your Business"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Troy Franklin
Managing Partner
World Franchise Associates Ltd.
Franchise Track: "Planning Your Network Expansion"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Minodh De Sylva
Director and Chief Business Officer
(Asia and Middle East)
Island Tea Company (Phils.)
Franchise Track: "Planning Your Network Expansion"
(A Panel of Experts)
Ms. Lydia Lily G. Quintans, AFPM, CTRP
Board Secretary
Managing Director & Senior Consultant of Lead Interventions for Teams, Inc. (LIFT)
People Management Association of the Phils. (PMAP)
HR Track: "HR Innovation Strategies"
(A Panel of Experts)
Ms. Marielle C. Santos
Chief Human Resource (HR) Officer - CHRO,
Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc.
General Manager/Chief Adventurer,
Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar
HR Track: "HR Innovation Strategies"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Sy Bryan Lato
President
Philippine Marketing Association
Marketing Track: "Customer Engagement Strategies to Brand Loyalty"
(A Panel of Experts)
Ms. Merlee Cruz-Jayme
Creative Consultant and
ChairMOM
Marketing Track: "Customer Engagement Strategies to Brand Loyalty"
(A Panel of Experts)
Ms. Hsien Naidu
CEO
TreeAMS Pte Ltd, Singapore
Operations Track: "Setting Up Operational Excellence Audits"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Ricardo "Richie" Z. Cuna
President and CEO
Milkin Corp./Fiorgelato
Operations Track: "Setting Up Operational Excellence Audits"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Cris John "CJ" Garcia
VP for Chapters & Linkages
Philippine Institute of Supply Management (PISM)
Supply Chain Track: "Managing Your Supply Chain During These Challenging Times"
(A Panel of Experts)
Mr. Red George G. Hizon
Proprietor/Management Consultant
Consulrent Business Consultancy
Supply Chain Track: "Managing Your Supply Chain During These Challenging Times"
(A Panel of Experts)