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Digital Bayanihan: Uniting Technology, Connectivity, and Collaboration to Build an Inclusive, Empowered, and Future-Ready Philippines
Expanding equitable access to every Filipino, especially in rural and underserved communities
Transforming public services to be faster, transparent, and responsive to citizens’ needs
Uniting government, private sector, academe, and communities to co-create digital solutions
09:10 AM – 09:25 AM
The Governance Revolution: From Bureaucracy to Agility in a Fast-Moving Philippines
Why bureaucracy slows digital transformation—and how to fix it
Aligning policy, technology, and execution across agencies
Building trust through faster, transparent, and accountable governance
09:25 AM – 09:40 AM
Disinformation: A challenge to trustworthy e-governance
Effective e-governance requires both strong digital infrastructure and trustworthy, accurate communication
Reliable information is essential to maintain public trust and ensure citizens feel confident in government services
The Presidential Communications Office combats disinformation to protect trust, enhance citizen engagement, and keep digital services transparent and responsive
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Transforming Policing Through Digital Innovation: The PNP’s shift to S.M.A.R.T Governance
Ensuring data protection, system integrity, and public trust in digital law enforcement
Using AI, mobile tools, and real-time systems to enhance efficiency, response time, and crime prevention
Leveraging ICT to improve accountability, service delivery, and community confidence in the PNP
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Building Secure Data Infrastructure for Digital Government
Secure and resilient data infrastructure is essential as governments expand digital, data-driven services.
Strong data management and protection strategies help ensure continuous and reliable public services
Safeguarding sensitive information strengthens trust and overall digital government resilience
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM
Ultimate Performance with AI & Professional Experiences by AMD
Unleashing next-gen processing power to accelerate intelligent workloads with speed and efficiency
Delivering seamless, high-performance computing tailored for the most demanding enterprise and creative tasks
Equipping organisations with AMD\’s advanced architecture to thrive in an AI-driven digital landscape
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM
Panel Discussion
Citizen Experience First: Delivering Meaningful Impact with AI
Analyzing how AI can enhance citizen experience by making public services more responsive, personalized, and efficient
Understanding the ethical, trust, and adoption challenges in deploying AI across citizen-facing services
Moving from AI pilots to scalable, high-impact public service deployment
11:10 AM – 11:40 AM
Networking Break & Visit to Exhibition Lounge
11:40 AM – 12:10 PM
Panel discussion
Smart Government in Action: Turning Strategy into Impact
Why digital strategies fail during execution across agencies
Overcoming procurement, funding, and coordination challenges
Delivering measurable outcomes, not just digital initiatives
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
From Registry to Reality: Harnessing National ID Biometrics for Inclusive Public Service Delivery
Extending biometric-enabled services to underserved and remote communities
Enabling seamless cross-agency identity verification for faster, unified service delivery
Strengthening data privacy frameworks and reducing identity fraud in public sector programmes
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM
The Future of Work
HP’s ecosystem can simplify work
How printing fits this future of work
How AI will play within the work ecosystem
12:40 PM – 13:40 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
13:40 PM – 14:10 PM
Panel Discussion
Mitigating Emerging Cyber Threats: Proactive Approaches to Safeguarding Citizen Trust and National Security
Examining the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape and its implications for public trust and national security
Identifying critical vulnerabilities across infrastructure, data systems, and inter-agency coordination
Strengthening proactive defense mechanisms, collaboration frameworks, and resilience strategies to protect citizens and government assets
14:10 PM – 14:30 PM
Breaking Digital Barriers: Accelerating Seamless Transformation for a Smart Philippines
Why connectivity alone does not guarantee digital access
Addressing gaps in digital literacy, devices, and affordability
Designing inclusive, mobile-first public services
14:30 PM – 14:50 PM
Connectivity as a Key Enabler of Seamlessly Integrated Digital Economy
Strengthening nationwide digital networks to ensure seamless connectivity, supporting ARTA’s mission to streamline government services and reduce delays.
Leveraging connectivity to enable faster and more transparent government transactions, enhancing citizen experience, and promoting compliance with the Ease of Doing Business Act.
14:50 PM – 16:00 PM
Networking Break & Visit to Exhibition Lounge
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
Registration & Refreshment
09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Governing from the Ground Up: Digitally Empowering Local Government Units for a Smarter Philippines
Accelerating LGU digital transformation through national policy frameworks and capacity building
Harmonizing local data systems for seamless, citizen-first service delivery
Strengthening barangay-level governance through technology-driven transparency and accountability
09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Shaping the Future of Justice in the Age of AI: A Presentation on the Salient Features of the Governance Framework on the Use of Human Centered Augmented Intelligence in the Judiciary
09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Streamlining Customs Procedures: Enabling Faster, Smarter, and More Transparent Trade
Replacing manual processes with automation and AI to reduce clearance times and minimize errors
Adopting smart profiling to fast-track compliant traders while maintaining targeted oversight
Enabling real-time shipment tracking and seamless coordination across agencies and trade partners
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Budget in the Age of Bytes: How Tech is Rewriting the Rules of Public Finance and Procurement
How the Philippines is deploying blockchain, AI, and cloud technologies to make public financial documents tamper-proof and fraud-resistant in real time
How digital transformation through BTMS/IFMIS and automation is compressing procurement timelines, reducing leakage, and driving accountability at scale
GovTech as a Trust Machine & why the future of public finance is not just about balancing budgets but building citizen trust through transparency as well as DBM\’s roadmap to get there by 2028
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Evolving the Digital Shield: Government Cyber Defense in 2026 and Beyond
Future cybersecurity threats and AI-driven risks
Zero-trust architectures, cloud-native security, and resilience
Public-private partnerships for trusted citizen-centric defense
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Architecting the Cities of Tomorrow: Scaling Smart & Sustainable Urban Futures
Leveraging real-time data and digital platforms for responsive urban services
Integrating IoT, digital twins, and data for optimized city management
Ensuring interoperability, governance, and long-term sustainability
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Panel Discussion
Beyond Disruption: Leveraging Emerging Tech to Reimagine Government
Identifying which emerging technologies deliver real public sector value
Avoiding overinvestment in hype-driven solutions
Balancing innovation with regulatory readiness and public trust
11:10 AM - 11:40 PM
Networking Break & Visit to Exhibitor Lounge
11:40 PM – 12:10 PM
Fireside Chat
Public-Private Collaboration in Building Sovereign and Resilient Digital Infrastructure
Policy, governance, and data frameworks for national control
Open standards, data localization, and cybersecurity
Driving economic growth and service efficiency
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience in the Government System
Structured frameworks to build essential digital competencies across government roles
Partnerships with universities and industry for certifications and talent pipelines
Promoting agile mindsets and continuous learning through strategic leadership support
12:30 PM – 13:00 PM
Fireside Chat
From Vision to Measurable Impact: Delivering the Next Phase of Digital Government
Defining success: KPIs for digital government and citizen outcomes
Moving from pilot programs to nationwide implementation
Strengthening accountability, leadership, and cross-agency execution
13:00 PM - 15:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Lunch
*The above is a running agenda and is subject to change
