GovMedia Summit Philippines 2026 to spotlight AI and digital governance

Senior government leaders and technology experts will examine data, cybersecurity, and public sector digital transformation.

The Philippines’ public sector digital agenda will take centre stage as senior government officials, policymakers, and technology leaders prepare to convene for the GovMedia Summit Philippines 2026, taking place on 17 March 2026 at the Makati Shangri-La in Manila.

Organised by GovMedia, the summit will spotlight the theme “Future-Proof Governance: AI, Data, and Digital Foundations for a Resilient, Citizen-Centric Philippines.”

With artificial intelligence, data integration, and cybersecurity increasingly shaping public service delivery, the summit aims to serve as a platform for public sector stakeholders and industry partners to discuss policy priorities, operational challenges, and collaboration opportunities in digital governance.

Notable speakers include Jonathan C. Pineda, acting SVP for the Information Technology Services Group at the Government Service Insurance System; Dr Marcelino Q. Villafuerte II, Deputy Administrator for Research and Development at the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration; Bently D. Roxas, Director IV of Knowledge Management and Information Technology & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Department of Health; Robert S. Paguia, Chief of the International Cooperation on Cybercrime Division (ICCD) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center; Franz A. de Leon, Director IV at the Advanced Science and Technology Institute; Rizza Blanco-Latorre, Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines; Mimrah Mahmood, VP for Enterprise in Asia-Pacific at Meltwater; Col. Francel Margareth A. Padilla, Cybersecurity Woman Leader and Evangelist from the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and Ma. Josefina “Joy” G. Belmonte, Mayor of Quezon City.

The summit will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking sessions centred on topics such as integrated e-government platforms, cybersecurity and cyber resilience, AI-enabled decision-making, data governance, and public-private collaboration.

Interested participants can register here, and for any inquiries, please contact [email protected].