
INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CONGRESS
Digital Transformation and Strategic Repositioning for Globally Competitive and Innovative Industries
With the advent of a new administration, the need to gather key stakeholders is primordial in order to apprise them of the DTI’s strategic priorities for industry development for the short and medium term. The Industrial Digital Transformation Congress will lay down and underscore our industrialization journey in the next six years, building on the initiatives and achievements in the last six years. It will highlight DTI’s priority clusters, namely: Industrial, Manufacturing, and Transport (IMT), Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT), Health and Life Sciences (HLS), and Modern Basic Needs and Resilient Economy (MBNRE).
Particularly, the one-day event will: (1) present the industrialization direction of DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual for the next six (6) years; (2) identify ways on how to maximize the opportunities for the industry clusters; and (3) provide a venue for dialogue with industries/stakeholders on the mainstreaming of digital transformation in our industrial policy and discuss collaboration efforts to intensify our adoption of new technologies to promote innovative and resilient industries
SESSION 1: NAVIGATING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION AND GVC PARTICIPATION THROUGH EMBRACING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
The session aims to discuss the vital role of digital technologies in industry transformation and improving GVC participation. In particular, it will discuss the megatrends affecting GVCs, constraints and opportunities, and policies that foster GVC participation. Siemens and Schneider Electric Philippines will share their experiences in integrating new technologies and adopting artificial intelligence in their production systems and throughout their operations, with emphasis on the benefits and advantages.
8:45 am – 8:50 am | OPENING: Flag Ceremony and House Rules | ||||
OPENING SESSION | |||||
8:50 am – 9:00 am | Dr. Rafaelita Aldaba Undersecretary, DTI-CIG | ||||
9:00 am – 9:20 am | Keynote Address Hon. Alfredo Pascual Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry | ||||
SESSION 1 | |||||
09:20 am – 09:35 am | Transforming the Philippine Manufacturing Industry and Mr. Jaime Frias Senior Economist, World Bank | ||||
09:35 am – 09:50 am | Mr. Bernd Lieberth Marketing Manager Factory Automation for the Asia, Siemens | ||||
09:50 am – 10:05 am | AI in Digital Factory Automation Mr. Ravindra Bharadwaj Operations Leader Cavite, Schneider Electric Philippines | ||||
10:05 am – 10:15 am | Coffee Break | ||||
10:15 am – 11:55 pm | Panel Discussion and Q & A
Moderator: Mr. Ramon “Ricky” Carandang Vice President, First Philippine Holdings | ||||
11:55 am- 12:00 pm | Message of Support Mr. Zou Ciyong Managing Director, UNIDO | ||||
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch and Fellowship |
Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Richard Abendan, RTI International
SESSION 2: UNLOCKING INDUSTRY GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The session will focus on the critical role of innovation and digital transformation in realizing growth opportunities for our industries. In particular, it will feature presentations on select industries identified under DTI’s four (4) priority industry clusters. These presentations will showcase research, initiatives, and experiences in integrating innovation and technology and how these yield opportunities in their respective sectors.
MESSAGES OF SUPPORT | |||||
1:00 pm – 1:05 pm | Ms. Jennifer Crow Acting Deputy Mission Director, USAID | ||||
1:05 pm – 1:10 pm | Mr. Kelly Bird Country Director, ADB | ||||
Session 2 | |||||
1:10 pm- 1:30 pm | Presentation of Industry Consultation Highlights ● Atty. Jose Maria Ochave – Health and Life Sciences (HLS) Cluster ● Mr. Roberto Batungbacal – Industrial, Manufacturing and Transport (IMT) Cluster ● Dr. Alvin Culaba – Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Cluster ● Dr. Janet Cuenca – Modern Basic Needs and Resilient Economy (MBNRE) | ||||
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm | Aerospace: R&D in Space Technology and Space Science Education Dr. Rogel Mari Sese Ateneo de Davao University | ||||
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm | Agribusiness: Innovation and Technology Assessment Dr. Larry Digal Professor, School of Management, UP-Mindanao | ||||
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Creative Economy to Fuel Economic Recovery Dr. Rafaelita Aldaba Undersecretary, DTI-CIG | ||||
2:15 pm – 2:25 pm | Coffee Break | ||||
2:25 pm – 4:30 pm | Panel Discussion and Q & A
Moderator: Dr. Richard Abendan Senior Consultant, RTI International | ||||
4:30 pm – 4:40 pm | Synthesis and Closing Remarks Ms. Ma. Corazon Dichosa Executive Director, BOI | ||||
4:40 pm onwards | Networking and Continuing Exhibit |
Master of Ceremonies: Assistant Director Jo-Dann Darong, DTI-CB

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