CBM 2026 Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit

The Cebu Business Month 2026 Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit is one of the key highlights of CBM 2026, bringing together investors, business leaders, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, government enablers, and ecosystem partners in a dynamic platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and actionable business opportunities.

Anchored on the CBM 2026 theme “Padayon Cebu: Inspire. Promote. Grow.”, the summit is designed to strengthen meaningful connections between investors and entrepreneurs, support the continued growth of Cebu’s business ecosystem, and reinforce Cebu’s position as a competitive and investment-ready hub.

Why Attend

This one-day strategic business convergence will provide participants with practical insights, market perspectives, and networking opportunities to help businesses grow, compete, and collaborate.

Participants will gain the opportunity to:

• Understand current business conditions, economic trends, and investment opportunities in Cebu and the Philippines
• Learn from high-caliber speakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and government representatives
• Explore practical strategies to improve operations, increase competitiveness, and prepare for business growth
• Connect with investors, developers, MSMEs, corporate leaders, government agencies, and ecosystem partners
• Discover how strategic partnerships can support long-term enterprise growth and market expansion

Who Should Attend

The summit is ideal for:

• Investors and corporate leaders
• Business owners, CEOs, executives, and decision-makers
• Entrepreneurs and startups
• MSMEs ready to grow or scale
• Real estate, construction, infrastructure, logistics, and supply chain players
• Banks, financial institutions, investment firms, and financing companies
• National and local government agencies
• Investment promotion and economic development offices
• Regulatory and MSME support bodies
• Local and foreign chambers of commerce
• Industry associations and business councils
• Academic institutions, incubators, and development organizations

Program Highlights

The summit will feature high-impact discussions and keynote sessions covering the following themes:

Philippine Economic Data: A presentation on national and regional economic trends, growth indicators, and market direction by Dir. Jennifer C. Bretaña, Regional Director of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development.

Investment Opportunities in Cebu: A fireside chat and panel discussion featuring key developers and investment leaders from Aboitiz InfraCapital, AppleOne Group, City Di Mare, Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, and Ayala Land Estates.

Coffee as a Daily Staple: An entrepreneurship spotlight by Gio Visitacion, Founder and Owner of The Good Cup Coffee Company.

Industry Insights Sessions: Focused insights from private sector leaders on business development, energy, and MSME support.

Government Support & MSME Success Stories: A panel discussion featuring MSME success stories and government support mechanisms, with representatives from DTI Region 7, DOST Region 7, The Lemon Co, The Urban Fade Inc., Siargao’s Bounty Seafoods Corp., and UNISOL.

Private Sector Lens: A keynote session by Stephen Cuunjieng, Independent Director of Maharlika Investment Corporation and AppleOne Group, discussing challenges, improvements, and bright spots for the Philippines and Cebu.

Strategic Partnerships for Growth: A fireside chat and panel discussion featuring leaders from Cebu Landmasters Inc., Topline Group of Companies, Ng Khai Development Corporation, King Properties, Hankyu Hanshin Properties Philippines Corp., and Tsuneishi Technical Services Philippines Inc.

Business Leadership Insights: A keynote session by Steve D. Benitez, Chief Executive Officer of Bo’s Coffee, on business leadership, love of country, and the need for Philippine business leaders to invest more in the Philippines.

Registration Details

Summit Access

Includes summit access, AM and PM snacks, lunch buffet, learning sessions, and networking opportunities.

Registration Type	CCCI Member	Non-Member Companies
Early Bird Rate, on or before May 15	PHP 2,500	PHP 3,000
Regular Rate	PHP 3,500	PHP 4,000
Summit Access Pass + CEO Night Access	PHP 5,000	PHP 5,000

Exhibit Participation

Investment: PHP 25,000

Inclusions:

• 2m x 2m exhibit space
• One IBM table
• Two chairs
• Five complimentary summit seats
• Live acknowledgement as donor partner

For inquiries, please contact:

Cebu Business Month Secretariat
Email: cbm@cebuchamber.org / maribel@cebuchamber.org
Viber/WhatsApp: 0916-464-1747

Be part of this strategic business convergence. Position your business at the center of Cebu’s growing investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem, engage with key decision-makers, and build partnerships that drive sustainable and long-term growth.

Register now and join us at the CBM 2026 Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit.