A first-of-its-kind TEDx event is set to take place in the Philippines. TEDxUP Visayas (TEDxUPV) Women: Anchored in Tech will feature a line-up of influential speakers from various industries, sharing their insights and experiences on November 15, 2024, at The Theatre at Solaire, Entertainment City, Aseana Ave, Parañaque.
The event, with Solaire Resort Entertainment City as the main sponsor and co-presenter, marks the first TEDx conference in the region with a dedicated focus on technology and its impact across various sectors.
The theme “Anchored in Tech” aims to spotlight the importance of forward-thinking leadership and the role of technology in shaping society’s future through thought-provoking talks and discussions.
TEDxUPV Women will bring together 28 prominent speakers from diverse industries, each sharing insights on resilience, innovation, and growth in an era of rapid technological advancement. The event is structured around three core themes—Lifestyle, Leadership, and Legacy—each led by notable industry leaders, influencers, and innovators.
Headlining speakers include Jade Bonacolta, head of North America marketing at Google and LinkedIn influencer with over 370,000 followers, known for her platform The Quiet Rich; Nikki Huang, writer and content creator known for her unique insights on media and society; Lotis Ramin, country manager at AstraZeneca, with extensive experience in healthcare and pharmaceutical leadership; Belle Rodolfo, beauty editor and digital content creator in the fashion and lifestyle industries; Dr. Fabi Carino, award-winning HR professional known for her contributions to organizational development; and Andria Nicolas, CMO of Rising Tigers, to talk about the rising leaders in the region
In addition, you’ll hear from a diverse lineup of leaders across three themes. For Lifestyle, there’s Andrea del Rosario, leadership coach and co-founder, Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn; Mary Joyce Santiago, international motivational speaker and mindset mentor, JoyceSavage; Jason Hugh Uy, BS Accounting student, De La Salle University; Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of That Sucked, Now What? and co-founder, The Global Grit Institute; Sofia Tajanlangit, founder and CEO, Apogée de Taj; Arlone Abello, CEO, Global Miranda Miner Group; and Mara Javier Schulze, co-founder and managing director, PINO Studio.
For Leadership, there’s Susan Blanchet, CEO and founder, Origen Air; Engr. Jommel Macabagdal, CEO, MAC Management Inc; Andria Nicolas, CMO, Rising Tigers; Sam Sammane, CEO, TheoSym; Mary Jane Kurup, managing director, VP events; IDr. Carla Mae Leonor, design division chief, Design Center of the Philippines; Chezka Gonzales, founding vice president, Blockchain Council of the Philippines; Karen Gil, commercial director and AGM, The Astbury; Mary Lou Cunanan, business development, Third Hemisphere; and Jel Directo, country manager, Hepmil Philippines.
Under Legacy, speakers are Sydney Lai, head of developer advocacy and co-founder at Gaia, CTO at EVM Capital; Rana Gujral, CEO, Behavioral Signals; Katrina Balmaceda, head of strategy, WithContent; Stewart Levitt, principal managing partner, Levitt Robinson, Solicitors and Attorneys Australia; Mary Claire Delgado, school leader, Oakland Unified School District; and Nandini Singh, United Nations Liaison, Women’s Consortium of Nigeria and student at UCLA.
TEDxUPV Women offers an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to engage with trailblazers from across the globe, gaining actionable insights and bold ideas designed to inspire change. Supporting the TEDxUPV Women are Rising Tigers, VP Events, What Matters Coworking + Playlab, The Astbury, and Ifacilitate Thrive.
Tickets are available for reservations, with early-bird discounts available at lu.ma/v7pnv8bf.
Learn more about the event at www.manilatedx.com, or contact the organizers for partnership inquiries at hello@manilatedx.com or franchezka.22c@gmail.com.
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