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23rd MAY 2025
HERITAGE HOTEL MANILA, PHILIPPINES
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WORKPLACES, CULTIVATING TALENT & SHAPING FUTURES
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OVERVIEW

After the successful editions of World HR Summit, We are starting our next edition this year in Philippines once again, this summit promises to be a pivotal gathering for HR professionals, leaders, and visionaries from around the globe. With the ever-evolving landscape of human resources management, this summit aims to provide a dynamic platform for participants to delve into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of the workforce.

The Philippines, known for its diverse workforce and thriving business environment, is the ideal backdrop for this transformative event. As businesses navigate the complexities of talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development, the World HR Summit 2025 will offer a comprehensive view of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the field.

At the heart of this summit lies the mission to empower HR professionals with the tools and insights they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. With Manila as the backdrop, participants will have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable industry insights, and ultimately contribute to shaping the future of HR practices. Mark your calendars for this two-day journey into the world of HR excellence at the World HR Summit 2025 in the vibrant city of Manila.

300+
Pre-Qualified
Delegate
30+
Industry
Experts
150+
Leading
Organization
20+
Solution
Provider
8+
Hours of Engaging
Networking
30+
Breakout
Session
WHY MANILA ?
75%
LOW EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
This low employee engagement rate can lead to low productivity and high turnover.
2.8
MILLION HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT
This high unemployment rate can waste the potential talent and productivity of the nation.
15%
HIGH YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
The youth unemployment rate is the major challenge for the country’s future.
58%
LOW FEMALE LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION
This indicates the nation’s lost opportunity for the economic growth.
25%
HIGH INFORMAL EMPLOYMENT
A large number of employees in Manila are informal workers, which means that they are not protected by labor laws and benefits.
20%
LOW-PAYING JOBS
Many employees in the Manila are working in low-paying jobs, which means that they are not able to meet their basic needs.
WHO WILL YOU MEET ?
32%
CHRO’s, CHO’s, CTO’s, CDO’s, CPO’s, CEO’s, CXO’s.
17%
Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, L&D, Benefits & Rewards, Recruitment Consultant
10%
Head of Digital, IT Manager, Procurement Head, Technology Consultant
26%
SVP/VP HR, VP Talent Management, L&D, Recruitment, Training
12%
Head of Payroll, Diversity, Compliance, Recruitment, L&D, Trainings, Employee Experience, People & Culture
3%
OTHERS
C-Suite 30%
VPs, Directors, Heads 34%
Senior Managers 36%
GOVERNMENT
BFSI
BPO
E-COMMERCE
MANUFACTURING
TELECOM
ENTERTAINMENT
MINING
HEALTHCARE
TRANSPORT
TRAVEL
INVESTMENT FIRMS
WHY SPEAK ?
BE PART OF INDUSTRY’S LEADING DISCUSSIONS
Join the elite speaker lineup and share your technical knowledge, best practices, use-cases and innovations on the most trending industry topics.
10X EXPOSURE
Apart from hosting the richest congregation of professionals, WORLD HR SUMMIT has also been a favourite among media houses, thereby ensuring an extensive coverage for the speakers.
JOIN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF YOUR PEERS
World-renowned C-suite professionals, business leaders, movers & shakers, leading stakeholders and corporate behemoths all convene at WORLD HR SUMMIT.
ENHANCE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S CORPORATE REPUTATION
Be at the forefront of HR tech and innovations, and present your strategies that will enable organizations to achieve their goals.
WHY MAJOR
COMPANIES
EXHIBIT ?
As the World HR Summit in Manila emerges as a pivotal force in the HR industry, it stands as the ultimate platform for industry giants to unveil their innovative solutions. Beyond comparison, the summit gathers a select community of delegates meticulously chosen based on their financial capacity, needs, and project timelines. This exclusive alignment ensures unparalleled value for exhibitors, making the World HR Summit in Manila an unmissable opportunity.
98%
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS NETWORKING & PARTNERING HAPPENS HERE
Shortlist potential buyers from the delegate directory prior to the event With a specifically curated delegate directory based on several parameters.
95%
MEET 300+ HUMAN RESOURCE DECISION-MAKERS
Have A Direct Role Or Involvement In Human Resourceoriented Purchase Decisions Unveil your latest HR solutions.
80%
BUYERS DETERMINED TO DO BUSINESS AT OUR PLATFORM
Look & Source For Human Reource Solutions With a plethora of sectors participating at the event.
10x
BRANDS GET EXPOSED TO THE WORLD OF HUMAN RESOURCE ENTHUSIASTS
Get in the eyes of the region’s biggest stakeholders by leveraging the event platform and featuring across all event collaterals.
OUR SPEAKERS
Dr. Ma. Aurora
T. Caday
Chief Human Resource Officer and Group HR Head
Tim Hortons
Joy Noree
Maramba
Head of Talent Management
CDO Foodsphere, Inc.
Gissell Katrina Valeza
Assistant Vice President - Head of Talent Management and Organizational Development
Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc.
PAST SPEAKERS
MARY ABIGAIL
"ABBEY" GALVE
Head of People Operations
Sprout Solutions
MICHAELE ANGELO
O. CANTOS
Head of the Learning and Development
SunFish DataOn Philippines
BRAD PRICE
Founder & CEO
KarbonPAy
CHESCA FIGUEROA
Special Projects
Jod
EMMAN SALAZAR
Vice President - Human Resources
S&R Membership Shopping
FABI CARIÑO
Country Human Resources Director
MedRisk
KIRK PATRICK ALIMAZA
Country Head, People & Culture
AirAsia Philippines
GIGS PATANAO
Cheif Human Resources Officer
Hijo Resources Corporation
KIRAN MOTWANI
Head of Talent
CoverGo
MARIA CORAZON
Head of HR
DSV Solutions Philippines
Luz Mercurio
Chief People and Culture Officer
Monde Nissin Corporation
MAGGIE TAN
Group Chief Human Resources Officer
Primeline Products Philippines, Inc.
SHILPI JAISWAL
Director, Regional Head of HR
NICE Ltd
KEN BAJAR
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
OLLH - A Metro Pacific Health Hospital
ERIC DEL CASTILLO
SGM/Vice President, Human Resources, Philippines & ASEAN
Nissan Motor Corporation
JONATHAN TAM
Head, APAC People Services
foodpanda
CHARLIE AGUILAR
General Manager Human Resources
Kuehne+Nagel
JASON JOCSON
Head of People and Culture
Etaily
REA MICHELLE MORALES
Seasoned HR Leader
OSCAR LIM FUDALAN
Talent Operation Leader
Accenture
AL JOHN N. C.
Group Head Human Resources
Asialink Finance Corporation
JACKELENE AQUINO
General Manager- HR, Admin and Facilities
IGT Solutions
PAST SPONSORS
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AGENDA
08:00 – 09:00 AM
Registration
09:00 – 09:10 AM
Welcome Speech
09:10 – 09:30 AM
The Role of Emerging Technologies in HR Strategy
09:30 – 09:50 AM
Modernizing HR for a Digital-First World - Focusing on real-world modernization strategies
09:50 – 10:10 AM
Harnessing Generative AI to Build a Future-Ready Workforce for Tomorrow's Challenges
10:10 – 10:30 AM
Innovations in Payroll, Time, and Attendance Tracking
10:30 – 10:50 AM
Hybrid Work Solutions: Technology’s Role in Bridging Remote and Office Employees
10:50 – 11:10 AM
HR Chatbots: Instantaneous Solutions for Employee Queries
11:10 – 11:40 AM
Networking Break & Refreshments | Exhibition Zone
11:40 – 12:20 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION:
HR Tech 2025: Trends Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow.