Events Calendar

SaaSCon PH ’26 returns for its fourth edition as the premier B2B SaaS event in the country, bringing together founders, enterprise leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of AI-native organizations.

This year’s theme, “Enterprise 2030: The Rise of the AI-Native Business,” explores how companies are redesigning operations, strategy, and leadership for a world where AI works alongside humans.

PAIBA will also be part of the program through a dedicated segment focused on practical AI insights for businesses, aligned with its mission to support responsible, inclusive, and business-driven AI adoption in the Philippines.

📅 May 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport Blvd., Pasay City

🤖 AI in Analytics — Spreadsheets & Databases

Turn Your Data Into Decisions—Faster with AI

Still spending hours cleaning spreadsheets, building reports, or digging through data?

What if AI could do the heavy lifting—so you can focus on running your business?

Discover how entrepreneurs and SMEs are using AI to:

✅ Automate repetitive spreadsheet tasks
✅ Generate insights from raw data in minutes
✅ Build smarter dashboards without complex tools
✅ Make faster, data-driven decisions

📅 April 23, 2026 (Thursday)
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ FREE

Stop wasting time on manual data work — start using AI to work smarter, move faster, and grow your business.

In partnership with the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office (QC-SBCDPO), PAIBA invites MSMEs to join the AI for Businesses Seminar — a FREE face-to-face training designed to help entrepreneurs understand how artificial intelligence can support business growth.

Is your business AI-ready?

Learn how AI can help improve operations, strengthen marketing efforts, and increase productivity using practical tools that are already accessible today.

📅 April 21, 2026 (2026)
🕐 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Venue details will be shared with confirmed participants
🎟️ FREE Registration

Limited slots available.

Want to promote your business more effectively online but not sure where to start?

Join the Digital Marketing for MSMEs Seminar in partnership with the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office (QC-SBCDPO) and learn practical tools and strategies you can use right away to grow your presence across digital platforms.

In this FREE face-to-face session, you’ll learn how to:

✔ Navigate essential digital marketing tools for your business
✔ Promote your products and services online more effectively
✔ Reach more customers through social media and digital channels
✔ Strengthen your digital strategy as an MSME owner

📅 April 17, 2026 (Friday)
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue will be shared with confirmed participants only
🎟️ FREE training (limited slots available)

🤖 From Chatbot to Co-Worker: Understanding AI Agents

AI is evolving from simple chatbots to intelligent AI agents that can assist, collaborate, and even act as digital co-workers.

Join us for PAIBA’s AI Connect Series featuring Eusebio Yu, Founder and CEO of HumAIn, as we explore how AI agents are changing the way businesses work.

📅 March 24 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free Learning Event

This session has two parts:

🔹 Part 1 (4:00 - 5:00 PM) - Open to the Public
An introduction to AI agents and how they are transforming business workflows.

🔹 Part 2 - Members Only
An exclusive deeper discussion and interaction for PAIBA members.

Learn how AI is moving from chatbot to co-worker — and what that means for businesses today.

PAIBA had the opportunity to engage with the Computer Science graduating batch, Computer Science graduating batch, Computer Science Club members, and faculty of the University of St. La Salle - Bacolod in a webinar exploring how AI is shaping the future of business and responsible innovation.

During the session, Jerry Ilao, President of the Philippine AI Business Association (PAIBA), shared about PAIBA’s mission and the growing role of AI in business. He was joined by Dominic “Doc” Ligot, PAIBA Executive Committee member, for an engaging Q&A discussion with the students.

One key reminder shared during the session:

“Don’t start with the algorithm. Start with the problem.”

A powerful insight for future technologists — that the most valuable AI solutions begin by solving real-world business problems.

Join the PCCI-QC Learning Session: Practical AI for Business!

🎤 Featuring speakers from the Philippine AI Business Association (PAIBA), this session will dive into AI prompts, productivity, and marketing strategies for your business.

📅 Thursday, 19 February 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 QC MICE Convention Center, 2/F Breakout Session Room 5, Quezon City Hall Complex
💻 Bring your own laptop or tablet
📌 2 slots per company

Registration Fees:
• ₱500 – PCCI-QC Members (with paid 2026 annual dues)
• ₱1,000 – Non-members

Don’t miss this chance to boost your business with practical AI skills!

📅 January 21, 2026
🕒 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Novotel Manila Araneta City – Monet Ballroom 3
👔 Filipiniana | Barong Tagalog

Join us for an afternoon designed to bring together organizations and leaders who are shaping how AI is understood, adopted, and applied across industries and institutions in the Philippines.

✅ Induction of new members
✅ Strategic learning session on AI in business
✅ Networking with founders, executives, and practitioners

🎟️ Registration: ₱2,500 – Members | ₱3,500 – Non-Members
📌 Organizations may register companions based on membership tier.

Great food, real talk, and the future of AI?

AI adoption is moving in different directions across industries. Some organizations are scaling up, others are taking cautious steps, and many leaders are now asking what 2026 will realistically look like for Philippine businesses.

PAIBA is hosting an Executive Roundtable & Networking Session on the 2026 AI Outlook to bring advisors, business owners, and professionals together for a grounded, practical conversation.

A networking segment follows the discussion for those building stronger circles for 2026.

We look forward to welcoming leaders and advisors who want to understand the shifts ahead and take part in shaping the conversations around AI for 2026.

📅 Date: November 25, 2025
🕙 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Ramen Butcher Manila, 63 Sct. Dr. Lazcano St., Quezon City
🎓 Registration: Members: ₱1,000 | Non-Members: ₱1,500
(With snacks and drinks)

This session will bring together leaders from business, government, and the professional community for a focused conversation on AI’s direction in the Philippines. Dedicated to strategic dialogue, mutual learning, and collective foresight. Let’s connect, reflect, and co-create the future of AI in the Philippines.

🤖 Want 1-on-1 mentorship on using AI for your business?

Join us this Wednesday, Nov. 20 for the MSME Mentorship on Practical AI Applications — a full-day, in-person session designed to help entrepreneurs apply AI tools in real ways.

🕒 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Ardenhills Suites, No. 1, Scout Albano Avenue, Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City
🎟️ FREE — Limited slots available
💡 Personalized mentorship with AI experts

Tell stories that connect, inspire, and engage

Get ready to discover how AI can elevate your video marketing game — faster edits, smarter insights, and more meaningful stories.

Video has become one of the most effective ways to inform, teach, and reach people online. Producing quality video content requires time, skill, and consistent effort. AI provides tools that can support this work — from editing and captioning to understanding what kind of content connects with your audience.

Founder of CreatiVoices Productions and Voice Acting Academy Philippines —Pocholo “The VoiceMaster” Gonzales — a pioneer in voice acting, motivational speaker, and youth advocate who has empowered thousands through the power of voice and communication.

This session will explore how AI tools can transform video creation — making it more efficient, creative, and human-centered for content creators, educators, and businesses.

📅 Date: November 12, 2025
🕙 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Pocholo Gonzales
🎓 Registration: Open at no cost.

This discussion will focus on how AI can make video creation more efficient and meaningful for businesses, educators, and professionals who want to communicate with purpose.

A hands-on journey into AI-powered productivity

An exclusive event for our PAIBA Paid Members and their registered company representatives. 😍

We’ll finally have our first-ever AI Hackathon, led by Director Allan Tan, Founder & Chief AI Strategist of Predictive Systems and PAIBA Director.

Our session will focus on Prompt Engineering and Maximizing AI for Work Productivity — practical, real-world applications of AI that members can use in their day-to-day work.

It’s a focused, practical learning experience designed to help our members understand and apply AI in real accounting and business settings.

📅 Date: October 23, 2025
🕙 Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Allan Tan
🎓 Registration: This event is worth ₱5,000 but is FREE for PAIBA Members

Get ready to learn, explore, and experience Prompt Engineering and AI for Work Productivity

Workflow Automation Using AI!

Still doing manual and repetitive tasks?📈 It may be time to automate—and elevate.

AI Connect 5 is happening this August. Join PAIBA’s AI Connect 5: "Workflow Automation with AI" — a session designed to help SME owners and business leaders streamline operations, reduce manual work, and explore growth opportunities with AI.

✅ No tech background required.
✅ Practical frameworks, not theory.
✅ Made for Filipino professionals and entrepreneurs.

💡 What you’ll learn:

• How to turn bottlenecks into more efficient workflows.
• AI tools that can simplify daily tasks.
• Case studies of businesses using automation.
• Practical advice from Jerry Ilao | Co-Founder of Olern (AI for Business Platform), Co-Founder of Tarkie (field team productivity software), Co-Founder and Founding President of PAIBA (Philippine AI Business Association)

📅 Date: August 27, 2025
🕙 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Jerry Ilao
🎓 Registration: Open at no cost.

This session is for business owners in retail, e-commerce, education, professional services, distribution, and other industries who want to save time, cut costs, and manage workflows more effectively with AI.

Worried about AI Safety?

Concerned about how deepfakes and AI risks could impact your business? You’re not alone. As AI tools become more accessible, so do the risks—misinformation, fraud, and data misuse are becoming real threats, especially for SMEs.
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?

🔎 According to Doc Ligot, here are 3 red flags small business owners should look out for:

• Black box tools – You don’t know how it works, but it makes key decisions.
• Too-good-to-be-true automation – Fast, easy, but with no audit trail.
• Lack of consent or transparency – Especially in tools that handle customer data.

“AI safety isn’t about fearing AI,” says Doc Ligot.
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“It’s about designing systems that stay accountable — even when no one’s watching.”

📌 ​AI Safety starts with awareness — not just automation.

📅 Date: July 9, 2025
🕙 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Dominic “Doc” LIgot
🎓 Registration: Open at no cost.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to keep your business safe in the age of AI.

AI as Legal Aid for Business Owners

Running a business? You already know—legal work eats time and drains resources.
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What if AI could help draft contracts, review documents, and simplify legal tasks—so you can focus on running your business?
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Enter PAIBA’s AI CONNECT 3.
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘. 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟. 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘.

✅ Protect your business.
✅ Save your time.
✅ Think smart. Grow faster.
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📅 June 18, 2025
🕒 4:00–5:30 PM
💻 Live via Zoom
🎤 With Atty. Joshua Santiago – the lawyer who speaks fluent AI.
🎓 Registration: Open at no cost.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by legal work or unsure where to start, this one’s for you. Practical. Clear. Purposeful.

Use AI Like a Strategic Business Partner — 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘!

Looking to go beyond surface-level AI use?

Join us on May 23 for AI Connect Series 2: Prompt to Profit, hosted by the Philippine AI Business Association. This online learning session is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers who want to use AI effectively—starting with better prompts that lead to better business results.

✅ No tech background required
✅ Practical frameworks, not fluff
✅ Built for Filipino professionals and business owners

What you’ll learn:

• How prompt engineering supports sales, marketing, operations, and strategy
• Ways to integrate AI into your workflows without relying on trial and error
• Real examples from businesses using AI to improve clarity and execution

📅 Date: May 23, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Amrei Dizon, Co-Founder of Introspeck & PAIBA Director
🎓 Registration: Absolutely free

This session is for anyone ready to get results, not just content.
Tag your co-founders, teammates, or startup circles.
Let’s make AI clear, strategic, and truly useful—for every Filipino business.

Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business — For FREE!
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Curious about how Artificial Intelligence can help your business thrive in the digital age?
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Join PAIBA’s AI Connect Series this April 28!
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Whether you’re running a small biz, launching a startup, or leading a growing team, this online session is designed just for you — no tech background needed!
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Here’s what you’ll gain:
Easy-to-understand AI concepts (no jargon!)
Hands-on tools to boost productivity & save time
A supportive community of Filipino entrepreneurs embracing AI
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Let’s make AI work for us, not against us.
Tag your co-founders, business-minded friends, and anyone ready to level up!
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AI doesn’t have to be complicated — just Filipino-friendly.