(Officials present during the contract signing, from left to right: LOD Events PTE LtdBusiness Development Director Catherine Ho, Infocomm Technology Association of the Philippines Corporate Secretary Merrick Chua, Singapore Industrial Automation Association Council Member Colin Koh, DTI Competitiveness and Innovation Group Undersecretary Dr. Rafaelita M. Aldaba, DTI Competitiveness Bureau Director Lilian G. Salonga, and LOD Events PTE Ltd Director Jeffrey Leung)
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Singapore Industrial Automation Association (SIAA) signed on August 15 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the co-hosting of AI Asia Expo – Philippines 2023.
The MOU signing coincided with the DTI and Analytics Association of the Philippines’ “AI Governance and Policy” Workshop at the Board of Investments Building in Makati City.
The ceremony marked a strategic collaboration between DTI, SIAA, and LOD Events to foster the exchange of knowledge, promote innovation, and facilitate cross-border partnerships in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI).
Through this alliance, DTI aims to drive the growth and application of AI technologies across industries, thereby enabling businesses and empowering consumers.
Amplifying its significance as a convergence of top-tier industry players, policymakers, and visionaries dedicated to driving digital transformation and inclusive growth through AI technology across the region, the AI Asia Expo – Philippines 2023 will open on November 7, bannering the DTI’s Industrial Digital Transformation Congress (IDTC), at the Marriott Grand Ballroom (MGBX) Convention Hall in Manila.
The IDTC advocates for pushing forward digital transformation and innovation across diverse industries by seamlessly incorporating AI. It aims to introduce DTI’s National AI Strategy Roadmap, which has been carefully designed to guide the progress of the nation’s four key industry groups. This plan is complemented by a perceptive examination of how AI is being widely embraced in these specific areas.
As the main highlight of the IDTC, the three-day AI Asia Expo – Philippines 2023 is expected to draw 4,000 participants and will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge AI products and solutions from both local and international AI companies.
The event is supported by more than 50 prestigious associations and organizations in the Philippines.
The main expo, spread across four key tracks, will take a comprehensive approach to exploring the applications of AI across diverse domains. These tracks include AI in Healthcare, AI in Manufacturing, AI in Environment and Sustainability, and Generative AI. Discussions in these sessions will shed light on how AI can enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability across different industries.
The event will also see the InfoComm Technology Association of the Philippines (ITAP) partner on a Symposium that will focus on key aspects of AI development, covering themes like cybersecurity, IoT, fintech, robotics, and AI infrastructure. The Symposium will facilitate valuable discussions on the challenges and opportunities in these areas.
