CBM 2026 Technology & Innovation Forum
June 18 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Future Ready Philippines: Navigating AI, Industry Disruption, and the Skills Revolution
The Cebu Business Month 2026 Technology & Innovation Forum is a one-day collaborative platform designed to showcase how emerging technologies, digital transformation, and innovation can drive business growth, strengthen competitiveness, and create practical solutions for real-world challenges across industries.
This year’s forum will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart systems, clean technology, digital transformation, and workforce innovation in shaping a future-ready and innovation-driven Philippines.
As part of the initiative, the forum will also highlight SolutionsFest, a pre-event innovation challenge that brings together innovators, startups, academe, and government partners to develop impactful and scalable solutions to community and industry challenges.
Event Details:
| Date | June 18, 2026, Thursday |
| Time | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Venue | Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino |
| Event | CBM 2026 Technology & Innovation Forum |
| Theme | “Future Ready Philippines: Navigating AI, Industry Disruption, and the Skills Revolution” |
Forum Objectives
At the end of the forum, participants will be able to:
- – Understand the impact of AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies on industries, businesses, education, and the future workforce.
- – Gain insights into global and regional trends shaping the Intelligence Economy and the Philippines’ competitiveness in the digital age.
- – Identify policy gaps, opportunities, and strategies for developing future-ready skills, workforce adaptability, and industry-academe collaboration.
- – Learn practical approaches to cybersecurity resilience, AI adoption, and digital transformation through real-world business case studies.
- – Explore how innovation, clean technology, and smart systems can address challenges in mobility, infrastructure, energy, and urban development.
- – Discover how startups, MSMEs, and large enterprises leverage technology, innovation, and partnerships to remain agile and competitive.
- – Appreciate the role of cross-sector collaboration among government, academe, startups, and the business community in driving sustainable innovation.
- – Recognize innovative and scalable solutions developed through the SolutionsFest initiative.
Who Should Attend
This forum is designed for leaders, innovators, and changemakers driving digital transformation, innovation, and future-ready growth across industries, including:
Business and Technology Leaders: Business owners, CEOs, executives, decision-makers, IT leaders, digital transformation officers, innovation leads, technology companies, solution providers, and corporate strategy teams.
Startups and Innovation Communities: Startups, tech entrepreneurs, MSMEs exploring digital adoption and AI integration, innovation hubs, incubators, accelerators, developers, innovators, and creative problem-solvers.
Academe and Workforce Development: Schools, universities, training institutions, educators, researchers, curriculum developers, students, young professionals, and workforce readiness advocates.
Government and Policy Stakeholders: National government agencies, local government units, policymakers, public sector leaders, economic development offices, and digitalization offices.
Industry and Infrastructure Sectors: Manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, energy, utilities, infrastructure, mobility, transport, smart city, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital services stakeholders.
Business and Support Organizations: Chambers of commerce, industry associations, development organizations, ecosystem enablers, investors, and organizations supporting innovation and technology growth.
Why Join?
Be part of Cebu’s growing technology and innovation ecosystem.
Connect with industry leaders, discover practical AI and digital solutions, explore emerging trends, and build meaningful collaborations that will help shape a future-ready, competitive, and innovation-driven Philippines.
Call to Action
Secure your seat today and be part of the future of innovation, technology, and business transformation in Cebu.
For inquiries and registration assistance, please contact:
Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
3rd Floor, Cebu Chamber Centre, Corner Commerce & Industry Streets,
Barangay Tejero, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, Philippines 6000
Email: cbm@cebuchamber.org