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1st India-Philippines Tech Summit 2024

Published Mar 21, 2024 03:37 am
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The official opening of the summit with Ambassador Kumaran, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go , President of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Eunina Mangio  and the members of the organizing committee

The Embassy of India, Manila, hosted the first ever India-Philippines Tech Summit (IPTS 2024) on March 5, 2024 at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, Philippines.  The event was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on the Indian side, and the Department of Information & Communication Technology (DICT) and the Philippines Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI) from the Philippines' side. 

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Keynote Address by ‘Guest of Honour’ DICT Secretary Ivan John Dy who was on an official out of town trip sent his  recorded message

IPTS 2024 brought together a range of stakeholders in the digital domain and provided an opportunity for networking as well as for exploring mutually beneficial G2B (government-to-business) and B2B (business-to-business) partnerships. The event showcased innovative digital  products and solutions from India’s vibrant digital ecosystem, focusing on three key sectors of agriculture, finance, and health.

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Keynote speaker is the President of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Eunina Mangio

The event was attended by agri-tech, fin-tech, and health-tech companies, including unicorns/start-ups from India that have developed innovative digital products and solutions, Filipino government agencies and businesses considering digitalization incentives and projects.

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India Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Sushil Pal

High-level representatives from Indian and Philippine Governments, industry and thought leaders, and members of Chambers of Commerce and the event's media partners were also present.

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Ambassador of India Embassy in the Philippines H.E. Mr. Shambhu Kumaran delivers the welcome remarks 

IPTS began with a welcome address from the Indian Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Shambhu S. Kumaranan. He emphasized the strong ties between India and the Philippines, highlighting our shared values and booming economies, especially in the run-up to the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Trade has exceeded $3 billion, driven by initiatives like India’s Act East Policy and innovative technologies, such as digital technology.
 

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Englebert Camasura CEO at PM Consulting with Dr. Sadre Alam , Embassy of India Counsellor on Economics and Trade
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Alberto Victor P. Fenix, Jr., PhD, Chairman and President at Fenix Management and Capital, Inc.

The expo area buzzed with a vibrant exchange of ideas and business card, featuring booths where various companies showcased products and solutions, while also offering space for participants to connect and collaborate.

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