WHAT'S NEXT 2024:
MARKETING IN THE PHILIPPINES

19-20 March 2024

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

MARKETECH APAC’s What’s NEXT 2024: Marketing in the Philippines, which is the final instalment of What’s NEXT 2023-2024 Series conferences, is a visionary 2-day conference aimed at empowering brands and marketers with the latest insights, strategies, and tools essential for navigating forthcoming trends and industry forecasts.

This coming 19-20 March 2024, live in Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, the event will bring together some of the brightest minds in the Philippine marketing realm, providing them with a platform to impart their experiences, knowledge, and insights on the road ahead for marketing.

The conference consists of keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking sessions. Attendees will have an exclusive chance to acquire knowledge, foster collaboration, and engage in idea exchange with both industry experts and peers, rendering it an outstanding platform 

Join us as we conclude the MARKETECH APAC What’s NEXT 2023-2024 Series, a compilation of expert insights designed to keep you on the cutting edge of marketing innovation and trends. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting journey into the future of marketing!

March 19, 2024

HYBRID CONFERENCE

8:00 am - 8:55 am

REGISTRATION

8:55 am - 9:00 am

OPENING REMARKS

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

9:00 am - 9:20 am

Keynote Presentation: 0 to 10: Sharing the Growth Playbook from Creating 0 to 10 Million Users

  • Unique growth strategies that have worked and not worked in growing digital products in the Philippines

SPEAKER

Raymund Villanueva

Chief Marketing Officer GoTyme Bank

9:20 am - 9:50 am

Keynote Presentation: Artificial Intelligence For Meaningful Customer Engagement

SPEAKER

Alex Crouch

Named Strategic Enterprise Lead, Hong Kong & The Philippines Braze

9:50 am - 10:20 am

Panel Discussion: Celebrating Engagement: Exploring Approaches that Enhance Customer Affinity

  • Unlocking Success: How Emotional Intelligence Drives Customer Devotion this 2024
  • Revolutionising Engagement: Harnessing Customer Feedback for Superior Experiences Ahead
  • Future Fusion: Synergising Analytics and Customer Insights to Craft Innovative and Personalised Engagement Strategies

SPEAKER

Michelle Eve de Guzman

Marketing Director Cebu Pacific Air

Bea Atienza

Marketing Director, IBE Colgate-Palmolive

Gino Cruz

Media Manager for SEA (Singapore, Malaysia ,Vietnam & the Philippines) H&M

Jeremiah Su

Chief Video Officer (Moderator) Superminted

10:20 am - 10:35 am

MORNING TEA BREAK

AI

10:35 am - 10:55 am

Keynote Presentation: From Inspiration to Execution: How Businesses Can Chart the Course of Marketing Strategies Through Generative AI

  • Explore how generative AI can assist in the ideation and creative process for marketing campaigns.
  • Highlight how generative AI can automate content creation for various marketing channels.
  • Discuss the importance of personalized content and how generative AI can facilitate it.
  • Explain how businesses can tailor marketing strategies using generative AI to meet specific goals.

SPEAKER

Donna Salgado

Director of Marketing Communications and Development Megaworld Corporation

10:55 am - 11:35 am

Keynote Presentation: The Role of Generative AI in Empowering Marketing

SPEAKER

Gaurav Srivastava

Practice Lead Adobe

11:35 am - 12:15 pm

Panel Discussion: Marketing’s AI Frontier: CMOs on Leading the Trailblazer of Innovation in the Industry

  • Discuss the evolving responsibilities and leadership roles of CMOs in integrating AI into marketing strategies.
  • Explore ways how AI contributes to improving marketing return on investment (ROI).
  • Discuss strategies for upskilling marketing teams to work effectively with generative AI technologies.
  • Offer practical advice and actionable insights for industry leaders looking to embrace AI-driven innovation.

SPEAKER

Rochelle Vandenberghe

Chief Marketing and Digital Business Officer FWD Insurance

Juan Paolo Gonzales

Vice President of Marketing and Capability Rebisco

Jeremiah Su

Chief Video Officer (Moderator) Superminted

12:15 pm - 1:25 pm

NETWORKING LUNCH

1:25 pm - 1:55 pm

Keynote Presentation: Digital Marketing Trends to Fire Up Your Marketing in 2024

  • From AI implementation to fostering thriving communities – we will provide you with data-based insights about why these trends matter (now and in the future)
  • Inspiring stories of successful campaigns from brands already engaging with the trends
  • Actionable tips to level up your strategies today

SPEAKER

Corentin Balmet

Regional Sales Director (Asia) Brandwatch

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

1:55 pm - 2:15 pm

Keynote Presentation: Friends or Foes: Exploring the Synergy of Empathy and Technology in Omnichannel Customer Experiences

  • Identifying which touch points along the customer journey would benefit from AI, a human touch, or both
  • How to experiment with collaboration between AI and empathy across the customer journey through thought-leadership and technology
  • How to effectively leverage thought-leadership from technological and CX functions to create a seamless experience

SPEAKER

Tiffany Batungbacal

Assistant Vice President Primer Group of Companies

2:15 pm - 2:55 pm

Panel Discussion: Pioneering Mobile-First Conversations: Why engaging with omnishoppers should be part of your CX strategy

  • Understanding Omnishoppers: What are the distinctions between omnishoppers and traditional customers?
  • Examining the impact of tech: How mobile messaging apps, social media, and personalised content affect consumer behaviour?
  • Crafting Compelling Conversations: How to create impactful mobile messaging and incorporate interactive elements for deeper engagement?
  • Designing Effective Conversational Interfaces: What are the importance of considering user context and leveraging natural language processing for enhanced interactions with omnishoppers?

SPEAKER

Chin Wee Ko

Manager and Principal for SEA Adobe

Emmanuel Cruz

Omnichannel Director Avon Cosmetics Inc.

Roki Ferrer

Head of Data (Moderator) dentsu International

2:55 pm - 3:25 pm

AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

ECOMMERCE

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Keynote Presentation: 2024 Commerce Outlook: Key Insights and Trends from 2,700 B2B and B2C Leaders

  • The strategic priorities of commerce organizations and the challenges holding them back
  • How organisations are evaluating, investing in, and implementing artificial intelligence (and specifically generative artificial intelligence)
  • Payment type preference among buyers and adoption trajectories among organizations

SPEAKER

Jun Stryckers

Strategic Account Director Salesforce

3:45 pm - 4:05 pm

Fireside Chat: Transforming Customer Conversations: The Power of Conversational AI in Revolutionising Engagement

  • How Conversational AI is changing the game in customer interactions in the new era of personalised and dynamic engagement
  • How brands are leveraging cutting-edge advancements in AI tech that extend beyond traditional chatbots to tailor customer experiences
  • What world-class strategies to apply in streamlining operations, achieving brand goals, and unlocking more opportunities

SPEAKER

Benjamin Quiroga-Rivera

Co-founder & Managing Director for SEA Emma – The Sleep Company

Samantha Manuel

Group Director, Digital Marketing & Reputation Management (Moderator) Megaworld Hotels & Resorts

4:05 pm - 4:10 pm

CLOSING REMARKS

March 20, 2024

HYBRID CONFERENCE

8:00 am - 9:00 am

REGISTRATION

8:55 am - 9:00 am

OPENING REMARKS

BRANDING

9:00 am - 9:20 am

Keynote Presentation: From Ears to Hearts: On Forging Emotional Connection with Brands Through Sonic Branding

  • Share case studies of brands effectively using music to create emotional resonance.
  • Showcase how emotional connections through sonic branding can lead to increased consumer engagement and loyalty.
  • Explain how to choose the right sounds and music that align with brand values and personality.

SPEAKER

Sheila Paul

Chief Marketing Officer Home Credit Philippines

9:20 am - 10:00 am

Panel Discussion: Authenticity as a Lighthouse: How to Angle Your Branding With Purpose and Value

  • Discuss the importance of aligning internal stakeholders, employees, and leadership with the brand’s purpose and values
  • Highlight why consumers increasingly seek brands with a strong sense of purpose
  • Share strategies for ensuring that branding authenticity is reflected both internally and externally
  • Explore how brands can create a lasting impact on their target audience through authenticity

SPEAKER

Denice Sy

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc.

Ray Philip Pine

Marketing Director PepsiCo

Katrina Navarro

Growth Director UnionDigital Bank

Jeremiah Su

Chief Video Officer (Moderator) Superminted

10:00 am - 10:20 am

Keynote Presentation: First-party Data: finding quick-wins & designing a long-term strategy

  • Why first-party data is a worthwhile investment; where you can find a quick-win
  • How you should design your long-term strategy for first-party data
  • What value a Customer Data Platform (CDP) plays in this strategy
  • What you could look for in an ideal CDP

SPEAKER

Mrinal Daryani

Account Director Salesforce

10:20 am - 10:40 am

MORNING TEA BREAK

CONSUMER INSIGHTS

10:40 am - 11:00 am

Keynote Presentation: Brand Resonance Through Behavioural Insights

  • Crafting a Brand Narrative with Data: Exploring How Consumer Behaviour Analysis Shapes Compelling Brand Stories.
  • Enhancing Brand Engagement: Utilising Behavioural Insights to Create Compelling Customer-centric Marketing Strategies.
  • Weaving Your Brand into the Customer Journey: Leveraging Behavioural Data to Enhance the Brand Experience of your Customers.

SPEAKER

Jasper Evangelista

Director of Brand & Marketing DITO Telecommunity Corporation

11:00 am - 11:40 am

Panel Discussion: Raising Platforms with Behavioural Data: Transforming Content Delivery through Consumer Insights

  • Exploring the intersection of behavioural insights and user experience (UX) design
  • Optimising User Experience: Discussing how behavioural data can inform website and app design to improve user engagement
  • Share examples of companies that have transformed their digital platforms based on behavioural insights

SPEAKER

Danielle Marie Eleazar

Head of Marketing foodpanda Philippines

Pocholo Garcia

Head of Digital and E-commerce Malayan Insurance Co., Inc.

Albert Cuadrante

Chief Marketing Officer UnionBank

Marili Amper

Head of Brand, Communications, and Marketing (Moderator) Sodexo On-Site Services Philippines, Inc.

WEB3 IN MARKETING

11:40 am - 12:00 pm

Keynote Presentation: User Acquisition and Engagement in Web3

SPEAKER

Katrina Gonzalez

Global Marketing Director Coins.ph

12:00 pm - 1:20 pm

NETWORKING LUNCH

DIGITAL ADVERTISING

1:20 pm - 1:50 pm

Keynote Presentation: Unlocking the Power of Retail Media with panda ads

  • The value of retail media
  • panda ads being the partner for brands through a suite of full-funnel marketing solutions

SPEAKER

David Teotico

Lead, Advertising & Partnerships panda ads

INFLUENCER MARKETING

1:50 pm - 2:40 pm

Panel Discussion: The Power Duo Potential: Harnessing Data to Maximise Influencer Marketing Campaign Impact

  • Personalisation at Scale: How to utilise data to match influencers with specific customer segments and maximise resonance
  • Inclusive Marketing: Discussing the use of data to ensure inclusive and diverse influencer campaigns for different customer segments

SPEAKER

Brittany Kaw

Global Offline Media and Influencer Marketing Senior Team Lead Emma – The Sleep Company

Rosebel Garcia

Head of Marketing & Commercial (Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar) Hertz Philippines

Erwin Doña III

Cluster Director of Marketing Communications Novotel : ibis Styles

Norman Agatep

President and Managing Director (Moderator) Grupo Agatep

2:40 pm - 2:45 pm

CLOSING REMARKS

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

AFTERNOON NETWORKING TEA

SEE AGENDA FOR DAY

REQUEST FOR AGENDA

SPEAKERS

Chin Wee Ko

Manager and Principal for SEA Adobe

Gaurav Srivastava

Practice Lead Adobe

Corentin Balmet

Regional Sales Director (Asia) Brandwatch

Alex Crouch

Named Strategic Enterprise Lead, Hong Kong & The Philippines Braze

Michelle Eve de Guzman

Marketing Director Cebu Pacific Air

Katrina Gonzalez

Global Marketing Director Coins.ph

Bea Atienza

Marketing Director, IBE Colgate-Palmolive

Roki Ferrer

Head of Data (Moderator) dentsu International

Jasper Evangelista

Director of Brand & Marketing DITO Telecommunity Corporation

Benjamin Quiroga-Rivera

Co-founder & Managing Director for SEA Emma – The Sleep Company

Brittany Kaw

Global Offline Media and Influencer Marketing Senior Team Lead Emma – The Sleep Company

Denice Sy

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc.

Danielle Marie Eleazar

Head of Marketing foodpanda Philippines

Rochelle Vandenberghe

Chief Marketing and Digital Business Officer FWD Insurance

Raymund Villanueva

Chief Marketing Officer GoTyme Bank

Norman Agatep

President and Managing Director (Moderator) Grupo Agatep

Gino Cruz

Media Manager for SEA (Singapore, Malaysia ,Vietnam & the Philippines) H&M

Rosebel Garcia

Head of Marketing & Commercial (Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar) Hertz Philippines

Sheila Paul

Chief Marketing Officer Home Credit Philippines

Pocholo Garcia

Head of Digital and E-commerce Malayan Insurance Co., Inc.

Donna Salgado

Director of Marketing Communications and Development Megaworld Corporation

Samantha Manuel

Group Director, Digital Marketing & Reputation Management (Moderator) Megaworld Hotels & Resorts

Emmanuel Cruz

Omnichannel Director Avon Cosmetics Inc.

Erwin Doña III

Cluster Director of Marketing Communications Novotel : ibis Styles

David Teotico

Lead, Advertising & Partnerships panda ads

Ray Philip Pine

Marketing Director PepsiCo

Tiffany Batungbacal

Assistant Vice President Primer Group of Companies

Juan Paolo Gonzales

Vice President of Marketing and Capability Rebisco

Jun Stryckers

Strategic Account Director Salesforce

Mrinal Daryani

Account Director Salesforce

Marili Amper

Head of Brand, Communications, and Marketing (Moderator) Sodexo On-Site Services Philippines, Inc.

Jeremiah Su

Chief Video Officer (Moderator) Superminted

Albert Cuadrante

Chief Marketing Officer UnionBank

Katrina Navarro

Growth Director UnionDigital Bank

BECOME OUR PARTNER

BRAND MARKETERS

IN-PERSON

  • Access to all physical sessions for 2 days.
  • Access to all presentation materials and recordings (subject to speakers’ approval).
  • Access to all networking breaks and lunch.

With complete access to anything and everything in the conference, you won’t be missing out on live Q&A’s, in-person interaction and engagement with other attendees, live demos from exhibitors, and more exciting opportunities! All on-demand materials will be made available.

One-day access is also available for PHP10,000 (early-bird rate) and PHP15,000 (standard rate)

Early Bird: Until February 19, 2024 PHP15,000

Standard: After February 19, 2024 PHP20,000

VIRTUAL PASS

  • Virtual access to all conference sessions for 2 days.
  • Access to all presentation materials and recordings (subject to speakers’ approval).

This conference, made accessible online, gives you more than enough exposure to highly engaging discussions, Q&A portions, and more, wherever you are through your desktop or mobile devices. All on-demand materials will be made available.

Early Bird: Until February 19, 2024 PHP2,500

Standard: After February 19, 2024 PHP3,500

VENDORS

IN-PERSON

  • Access to all physical sessions for 2 days.
  • Access to all presentation materials and recordings (subject to speakers’ approval).
  • Access to all networking breaks and lunch.

With complete access to anything and everything in the conference, you won’t be missing out on live Q&A’s, in-person interaction and engagement with other attendees, live demos from exhibitors, and more exciting opportunities! All on-demand materials will be made available.

One-day access is also available for PHP15,000 (early-bird rate) and PHP22,500 (standard rate)

Early Bird: Until February 19, 2024 PHP22,500

Standard: After February 19, 2024 PHP30,000

VIRTUAL PASS

  • Virtual access to all conference sessions for 2 days.
  • Access to all presentation materials and recordings (subject to speakers’ approval).

This conference, made accessible online, gives you more than enough exposure to highly engaging discussions, Q&A portions, and more, wherever you are through your desktop or mobile devices. All on-demand materials will be made available.

Early Bird: Until February 19, 2024 PHP3,750

Standard: After February 19, 2024 PHP5,250

REASONS WHY
YOU SHOULD ATTEND

NETWORKING

With the same goals of conquering 2024, absorb the energy and connect in-person with marketing peers. Join the conversation in strengthening your resolution for the coming year!

KNOWLEDGE-SHARING

Learn from the best–discover what works for your brand through case studies, the latest marketing trends, and more, to be presented in the conference.

STAY COMPETITIVE

In this ever-changing industry, staying on top of trends and evolving technologies is a must. Expose and equip yourself with valuable industry insights and find out the strategies and tools that will boost your marketing campaigns for 2024.

GROWTH

From professional growth to your team’s to your brand’s–the conference will bring you the inspiration, motivation, development, experience, and opportunities to face 2024 with confidence!

REGISTRATION FORM

CONTACT US

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Sponsorship

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Speaking Opportunities

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