Leading the Way: PLDT's Insights on Responsible Smart Home Tech and AI Use at PH Digicon 2023

As PLDT ushers in the transformation of the Philippines into a Smart Nation by enabling the creation of Smart Cities, the conversation inevitably turns to the Smart Home and various consumer applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

 

Advancing further in terms of adoption and usage, Smart Home and AI continue to headline conversations on digital transformation and breakthroughs in the tech industry. These were among the highlights of the recently concluded Philippine Digital Convention (DigiCon) 2023 presented by PLDT Enterprise at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. 

In a DigiCon session called “Family Perspectives on Smart Home and Artificial Intelligence”, PLDT brought together thought leaders on technology and parenting, and emphasized the importance of fostering meaningful connections and responsible use of technology. 

Speaking at PLDT’s DigiHub session were (from left) PLDT FVP and Chief Information Security Officer Angel Redoble, PLDT Home ambassador Roxanne Montealegre-Luz, PLDT VP and Head of Home Digital Services Evert Chris Miranda, Microsoft Philippines PR and Communications Head Joshua Aquino, PLDT FVP, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Head of Investor Relations Melissa Vergel de Dios, eufy and Anker Assistant Brand Manager Marinel Pascual, former PLDT and Smart Public Affairs Head Ramon Isberto, PLDT Home ambassadors Edric and Joy Mendoza

PLDT FVP and Chief Sustainability Officer Melissa Vergel de Dios talked about PLDT’s strategic direction towards sustainability and thrust to enable a digital and sustainable future. 

PLDT FVP and Chief Information Security Officer Angel Redoble reiterated the PLDT Group’s commitment to ensure the cyber security and safety of customers. 

PLDT VP Evert Miranda demonstrated how PLDT Home is 

enabling Filipino families to build sustainable and Smart Homes. 

 

PLDT Enterprise brings back Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon)

PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of PLDT, Inc. (PLDT), the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in the country, brings back Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon), now bigger, bolder, and boundless this 2022 after two years of being held virtually in the pandemic.

 

BOUNDLESS: Philippine Digital Convention 2022 is happening on October 27-28, 2022 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom with a simultaneous live broadcast via a virtual platform. This event is poised to attract more than 10,000 delegates from around the world in its two-day run.

 

To kick off PH Digicon, the country’s most prestigious and one of the most sought-after thought leadership events in the Asia-Pacific Region, a media launch will unveil the event’s key message of transformation for businesses in response to the challenges brought about by these uncertain times.

The media launch on October 19 at the Smart Tower in Makati City, with simultaneous live streaming via Cisco Webex, features an impressive lineup of speakers including 

PLDT Group Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan along with other PLDT and Smart executives: President and CEO Al S. Panlilio; Chief Commercial and Information Advisor Noel C. Lorenzana; SVP and Head of Enterprise and International Business Groups Jojo G. Gendrano; and ePLDT President and CEO Viboy S. Genuino. They will also be joined by Nokia PH Country Head Carlos Reyes; Cisco PH Managing Director Zaza Soriano-Nicart, FiberHome Marketing Director Spark Zhang; Palo Alto Networks PH Country Systems Engineering Manager Jobert David; and Google Cloud PH & VN Country Manager Malis Selamat. Not to be missed is the Q&A session to be moderated by PLDT Group’s Cathy Y. Yang.

 

“At long last, after two years of the pandemic, we are excited and are all looking forward to seeing and connecting with familiar and new faces in this hybrid, limited in-person Philippine Digicon,” says Gendrano. “As you know, Digicon is always a highly-anticipated event among brands, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. And we are very happy to bring it back thanks to our partners Nokia, Cisco, FiberHome, Palo Alto Networks, and Google Cloud.”

 

Continuing on with the tradition of inviting top-tier international celebrity speakers like award–winning actress and founder and CEO of goop, Gwyneth Paltrow in 2020, and Academy Award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Charlize Theron in 2021, this year’s conference will be headlined by no other than NBA Hall of Famer, philanthropist and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson who will speak about his unique experiences of businesses keeping relevant in this era of digital transformation as well as taking on the unique challenges that entrepreneurs face today.

 

Joining Johnson in the Plenary Sessions are high-level keynote presentations, panel discussions, and insight sharing from the convention’s headline speakers that include PLDT’s top executives like Pangilinan, Panlilio, and Gendrano as well as a Women Power Panel with DENR Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga; Summit Media’s Lisa Y. Gokongwei-Cheng; Shell companies PH’s Lorelie Quiambao-Osial; and LANDBANK’s Cecilia Borromeo, among others.

 

There will be the Tech Leadership Forum that will showcase top technology trends and industry advancements straight from experts like Nokia’s Ezer Alshech; Cisco’s Lawrence Ballestrin; FiberHome’s Musa Bai; Palo Alto Networks’ Beng Yeow Ong; and Google Cloud’s Tony Low. Fellowship Night will also be a treat as it will feature a live performance by Ely Buendia.

 

The 2022 theme “Boundless” is a battlecry for enterprises to evolve in their operations in order to fully embrace the bountiful opportunities and possibilities of full digital adoption.

 

For more information on BOUNDLESS: Philippine Digital Convention 2022, visit https://pldtenterprise.com/.