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9th GLOBAL EDITION
15th MAY 2026
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
EMPOWERING PEOPLE. DRIVING INNOVATION. SHAPING THE PHILIPPINES’ FUTURE
Work. Tech. Future.
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#WHRSUMMITPHILIPPINES
REVOLUTIONIZING THE FUTURE OF WORK

The World HR Summit Philippines is the leading forum where HR innovators, business leaders, and policymakers across the Asia-Pacific region come together to reimagine the future of work and workforce transformation.

To support the Philippines’s growing role as a global talent hub and align with its digital-first initiatives, TraiCon Events is organizing the World HR Summit in Manila in 2026. The event will bring together over 200+ HR leaders, corporate executives, and decision-makers from diverse industries.

Through keynote addresses, leadership dialogues, solution showcases, and panel discussions, participants will explore how HR can drive organizational agility, foster innovation, and prioritize employee well-being in an era of disruption.

From BPO and IT services to education, healthcare, and public institutions, HR is redefining strategies that empower the Filipino workforce and strengthen the nation’s role in the global economy. Join us in Manila — where people power meets the future of work!

200+
Pre-Qualified
Delegate
30+
Industry
Experts
100+
Leading
Organization
25+
Solution
Provider
8+
Hours of Engaging
Networking
15+
Breakout
Session
WHY MANILA ?
The Philippine HR market is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by digital adoption, workforce modernization, and increasing investment in HR technology. With organizations prioritizing employee engagement, learning & development, and talent management, the market is projected to reach approximately US$2.8 billion by 2030. Government programs supporting workforce upskilling, labor reforms, and digital transformation initiatives are key enablers of this growth. The rapid adoption of cloud-based HR platforms, AI-powered recruitment, and remote work tools across industries is accelerating demand for innovative HR solutions.
44 Million
WORKFORCE SIZE
US$417.5 Million
HR TECH MARKET
US$310 Million
L&D SPEND
58%
CLOUD ADOPTION
46%
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
77.9%
DIGITAL ECONOMY WORKERS
89% of our audience are budget holders, buyers & decision makers.
WHO WILL YOU MEET ?
AUDIENCE PROFILE
CHRO
Chief People Officer
HR Directors & Managers
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Leaders
Learning & Development Heads
Heads of People Operations
Workforce Planning & Strategy Managers
Diversity & Inclusion Leaders
Employee Wellness & Engagement Managers
Payroll Heads
Admin & Finance Heads
AUDIENCE SPENDING BUDGET
US$50K – US$100K 40%
US$100K – US$500K 31%
Up to US$1Million 29%
AUDIENCE SECTOR
GOVERNMENT
BANKS/INSURANCE
RETAIL/E-COMMERCE
TELECOM
OIL/GAS/MINING
MANUFACTURING
DEFENSE/AEROSPACE
TRAVEL/HOSPITALITY
LIFE SCIENENCE/HEALTHCARE
ENERGY/UTILITY
SME/MSME
BPO
WHY SPEAK ?
BE PART OF INDUSTRY’S LEADING DISCUSSIONS
Join the elite speaker lineup and share your technical knowledge, best practices, use-cases and innovations on the most trending industry topics.
10X EXPOSURE
Apart from hosting the richest congregation of professionals, WORLD HR SUMMIT has also been a favourite among media houses, thereby ensuring an extensive coverage for the speakers.
JOIN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF YOUR PEERS
World-renowned C-suite professionals, business leaders, movers & shakers, leading stakeholders and corporate behemoths all convene at WORLD HR SUMMIT.
ENHANCE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S CORPORATE REPUTATION
Be at the forefront of HR tech and innovations, and present your strategies that will enable organizations to achieve their goals.
WHY MAJOR
COMPANIES
EXHIBIT ?
As the World HR Summit in Manila emerges as a pivotal force in the HR industry, it stands as the ultimate platform for industry giants to unveil their innovative solutions. Beyond comparison, the summit gathers a select community of delegates meticulously chosen based on their financial capacity, needs, and project timelines. This exclusive alignment ensures unparalleled value for exhibitors, making the World HR Summit in Manila an unmissable opportunity.
98%
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS NETWORKING & PARTNERING HAPPENS HERE
Shortlist potential buyers from the delegate directory prior to the event With a specifically curated delegate directory based on several parameters.
95%
MEET 200+ HUMAN RESOURCE DECISION-MAKERS
Have A Direct Role Or Involvement In Human Resourceoriented Purchase Decisions Unveil your latest HR solutions.
80%
BUYERS DETERMINED TO DO BUSINESS AT OUR PLATFORM
Look & Source For Human Reource Solutions With a plethora of sectors participating at the event.
10x
BRANDS GET EXPOSED TO THE WORLD OF HUMAN RESOURCE ENTHUSIASTS
Get in the eyes of the region’s biggest stakeholders by leveraging the event platform and featuring across all event collaterals.
PAST SPEAKERS
Dr. Amy Schabacker Dufrane
CEO
HRCI®
Dr. Ma. Aurora
T. Caday
Chief Human Resource Officer and Group HR Head
Mama Lou's Hospitality Group
Joy Noree
Maramba
Head of Talent Management
CDO Foodsphere, Inc.
Gissell Katrina Valeza
Assistant Vice President - Head of Talent Management and Organizational Development
Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc.
Hubert -Buhtri- Trinidad
HR Director
AXA Philippines
Emman Salazar
Vice President - Human Resources
S&R Membership Shopping
Kirk Patrick Alimaza
Country Head People
Air Asia
Eric del Castillo
SGM/VP Human Resources
Nissan Philippines
NISSAN Group of Japan-ASEAN
Jonathan Tam
Head, APAC People Services
foodpanda
Nerissa Berba
EVP/Chief People Officer
Security Bank
Vane Macatangay
Deputy Chief People Officer
Tonik Digital Bank
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Rey Lugtu
Founder, CEO and CTO
Hungry Workhorse
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Patrick Dimayuga
Country Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Lead
Cargill
Rey_Lugtu
Gillian Christabel Mendoza
VP for Human Capital and Admin
Maybank
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Joel Tesorero
Head of People & Culture and Country Site Leader
SAP
Jason Jocson
Head of People & Culture
etaily
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Charlie Aguilar
National Human Resources Manager
Kuehne + Nagel Philippines
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Reneth Datahan
Talent Acquisition and General Affairs Head
Nissan Motor Corporation
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Atty. Alfie D. Suarez
EVP & Chief People and Corporate Services Officer
East West Banking Corporation
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Joey Briones
VP of Human Resources Philippines
Essentia
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Mr Jun Roy
Chair of the Board
 Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD)
PAST SPONSORS
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AGENDA
08:00 – 09:00 AM
Registration
09:00 – 09:10 AM
Welcome Speech
09:10 – 09:30 AM
The Role of Emerging Technologies in HR Strategy
09:30 – 09:50 AM
Modernizing HR for a Digital-First World - Focusing on real-world modernization strategies
09:50 – 10:10 AM
Harnessing Generative AI to Build a Future-Ready Workforce for Tomorrow's Challenges
10:10 – 10:30 AM
Innovations in Payroll, Time, and Attendance Tracking
10:30 – 10:50 AM
Hybrid Work Solutions: Technology’s Role in Bridging Remote and Office Employees
10:50 – 11:10 AM
HR Chatbots: Instantaneous Solutions for Employee Queries
11:10 – 11:40 AM
Networking Break & Refreshments | Exhibition Zone
11:40 – 12:20 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION:
HR Tech 2026: Trends Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow.