Making It Happen | The KPMG Innovation Summit 2023 | raincheckblog

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Design in Design Innovation | 0 Comments

KPMG R.
G. Manabat & Co., one of the country’s leading accounting and professional
services firms will hold its award- winning annual Innovation Summit at
Fairmont Makati on July 20.

The KPMG Innovation Summit 2023 themed MAKING IT HAPPEN: From Innovative Ideas to Execution, launches two remarkable events: the first Philippine leg of the KPMG Global Technology Innovator competition and KPMG in the Philippines’ new Digital Government Center. Quezon City Mayor Hon. Joy Belmonte will grace the event as Keynote Speaker, sharing her own aspirations and commitments to digitization as a decision-maker in the political landscape.

This year’s KPMG Innovation Summit will have physical attendance of business leaders and technology experts supplemented by a livestream serving the summit’s growing online audience. This is a fresh change from the exclusively digital conferences that started in 2021 that continued in 2022, where KPMG bagged the Anvil Award for Special Event and Exhibit from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines.

The
prestigious Anvil is awarded to outstanding public relations programs, tools
and practitioners after careful screening by a multi- sectoral jury of PR
professionals in the country.

“Recognitions
of such magnitude inspire us to keep doing our share in empowering fellow professionals
because we know this triggers the beginning of great leaderships and boundless
innovations,” says KPMG in the Philippines’ Chairman & CEO, Sharon G.
Dayoan.

Paving
the way, particularly for the many tech start-ups thriving in the country, KPMG
in the Philippines will host its first-ever search for the country’s tech
start-up to represent the Philippines at the KPMG Global Tech Innovator
Competition in Lisbon, Portugal.

Representing
the Philippines and going head-to-head with tech start- ups from 26 countries
around the globe, the Philippine country winner has the opportunity to elevate
their ambitious tech goals and take the fulfillment of their vision to an
entirely new level.

Prior to
the presentation of the finalists’ businesses pitches and ideas, they will be
given mentorship opportunities with industry titans to help them prepare for
the competition. During the summit, the finalists will be judged by a panel of
business leaders and decision- makers using the following criteria: innovation and
disruption, market potential, customer adoption, marketing buzz, quality of the
pitch and long-term potential.

The
winner will enjoy the brand exposure and prestige that comes with the
competition, along with the potential to secure funding from investors.

Yet another innovation, KPMG R.G Manabat and Co.’s Digital Government Center will be unveiled at this year’s KPMG Innovation Summit. Aimed at guiding the national and local governments in their journeys toward digital transformation, the center will help civil workers create and strategize automation services and harness emerging technology so that they can provide citizens with efficient yet practical solutions. It will likewise be a source of training and certifications for civil servants to upskill their proficiency in technology.

Four
hyper-specialized plenary sessions are underway at the KPMG Innovation Summit
2023.

DIGITAL GOVERNMENT AND
SMART CITIES: BUILDING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

Cities of the future are evolving with advanced technology, efficient resource utilization, sustainable development and increased citizen participation.

The
integration of smart infrastructure, renewable energy, interconnectivity and
interoperability, autonomous transportation, advanced healthcare services and
climate change resilience are woven into the everyday lives of its residents.
At the summit, participants are fortunate to gain insights from Department
of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary David Almirol,
Department of Budget and Management Undersecretary Maria Francesca Del Rosario,
City Savings Bank Head of Legal and Data Protection Officer for Private Sector
Infrastructure Ernesto Herrera, League of Cities Execute Biencor Ma. Veronica
Hitosis, Microsoft Philippines National Technology and Security Officer Dale
Jose, and Aboitiz Chief Operating Officer for Smart Cities Alvin Ng on
the strategies and steps necessary to pave the way for the long-term and
sustainable development of smart cities in our country. The knowledge-sharing
will be led by KPMG PH Vice Chairman and COO and Head of Advisory
Emmanuel Bonoan.

ESG TECH: INCLUSION AND
DRIVING IMPACT THROUGH TECH

Globally, Environmental,
Social and Governance considerations have become a top priority.

Tech’s
important role in enabling ESG adoption makes it easier for businesses to embed
ESG models into their operations. KPMG India Director for Digital
Strategy and ESG Technology Unaise Urfi, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources Undersecretary Carlos Primo David, Asian Institute Management
Graduate School Business Head Communications and Center for Sustainable Finance
Executive Director Felipe Calderon, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate
Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto, International Container Terminal Services
(ICTSI) Head of Sustainability and Development Roy Luntayao, and MSCI Inc. Vice
President for ESG Data Management Adrian Pacia will delve into how
technologies offer solutions to address current ESG issues in a panel
discussion moderated by KPMG PH Chairman and CEO Sharon Dayoan. Kristine
Aguirre, KPMG PH Advisory Partner and ESG Lead, shall lead this panel
discussion.

Thinking Beyond : The next wave of automation

The next wave of automation is said to revolutionize industries and transform the way people work; however, it also presents challenges in the aspects of job displacement and the need to upskill the workforce. KPMG PH Head of Technology Consulting Jallain Manrique will facilitate the dialogue of KPMG India Partner and Lead for

Digital
Advisory Sushant Rabra, Analytics Association of the Philippines President
Michelle Alarcon, Asian Development Bank Director of Digital Innovation and
Architecture Ozzeir Khan, Globe Telecom CIO Raul Macatangay, Concepcion
Business Services President and COO Eric Sarmiento, Robotic Process Automation
Philippines Founder and President Allan Tan to shed light on the
opportunities and risks that accompany this emerging wave of automation.

Industry
Disruptors : Game- changers in Tech

The
panel will traverse the game- changing innovations and technologies that are
upending traditional industries and the challenges and opportunities that all
come with being a disruptor. KPMG PH Head of Deal Advisory Michael
Guarin will guide the exchange of ideas as Foodpanda VP and
Director of Finance Leopoldo De Castro, Alliance of Tech Innovators for the
Nation Lead Convenor and DICT Former Undersecretary Mon Ibrahim, Fuse Lending
President and CEO Tony Isidro, Digital Pilipinas Convenor and GeiserMaclang
Co-founder Amor Maclang, Angkas Co-founder and CEO George Royeca, and Mayani
CEO JT Solis delve into the strategies and mindsets behind some of the
most successful disruptors in business today.

Join
industry experts and technology leaders as they explore innovations making an
impact benefiting many business industries. Get a chance to share your
impressions on how advanced technology is indeed a huge factor in
characterizing the future in a positive, progressive light.