AICON PH 2025: The Biggest AI Learning Event in the Country
On July 23, 2025, the SMX Convention Center Aura in Bonifacio Global City will host AICON PH 2025, bringing together decision-makers, professionals, educators, and students for a full day dedicated to AI learning and collaboration. Now in its 10th year, this event has grown from the Big Data Analytics Conference in 2016 into a key national platform for knowledge exchange and practical application.
The evolution of AICON PH mirrors the shift from basic data discussions to intelligent systems and hands-on use. Its core mission remains clear: to make advanced AI technologies accessible and useful to a wider audience.
Making AI Real, Making AI Matter
This year’s theme, “Making AI Real, Making AI Matter,” cuts through the noise and hype surrounding AI. The focus is on practical examples of AI at work, identifying areas where support is needed, and ensuring AI is fair, helpful, and accessible.
The event will explore the human side of AI—how it influences everyday life, work, and education. Sessions will cover important topics like sovereign AI and building national AI capabilities. Breakout talks will dive into agentic AI, turning insights into impact, fostering innovation within organizations, and creating inclusive learning opportunities beyond traditional education systems.
What is AICON PH?
AICON PH stands as the Philippines’ premier AI learning event. Organized by the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP), it bridges curiosity with capability. The event helps Filipinos see AI as a practical tool for problem-solving across communities, classrooms, and businesses.
It welcomes a broad audience—software developers, business analysts, educators, policymakers, students, and business leaders. The goal is to integrate AI education into the national learning agenda and ensure everyone can participate in the age of intelligent systems.
Speakers and Panelists
The keynote stage will feature a strong lineup of local and international AI experts, including:
- Michelle Alarcon, President of AAP
- Arsenio Balisacan, PhD, Secretary of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev)
- Edwine Carrie, UNDP Philippines Resident Representative
- Pedro Campelo, Partner at LTPlabs
- Wing Kin Cheung, President & CEO of BEEINFOTECH
Two panel discussions will focus on the human side of AI and sovereign AI, featuring leaders from Alibaba Cloud, AWS, BeeInfoTech, Google, LTPlabs, SGV & Co., and UNDP.
Breakout Tracks for Educators and AI Professionals
Participants can choose from five tailored breakout tracks:
- Developer
- Development Manager & Tech Leader
- Strategist & Business Leader
- Deployer
- Educator
These sessions offer practical insights, case studies, and live demos. Highlights for educators include:
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment presenting on AI’s role in education
- Sandiwaan Center for Learning leading discussions on AI and inclusive learning
Other notable sessions include Globe Telecom sharing how they built an AI-driven organization, GCash’s workshop on ethical AI strategies, and Eskwelabs’ live AI showcase for executives.
The event will also celebrate the winners of the first National AI Prompt Design Challenge, organized by Straits Interactive and AAP.
Partners and Supporters
AICON PH 2025 is made possible by the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP) alongside co-organizers Alibaba Cloud and BeeinfotechPH. Key supporters include JPMorganChase, LTPlabs, SGV & Co., Acer, AMD, Ayala Corporation, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Google, and PMI Philip Morris International.
Session sponsors include Accenture, AWS, Eskwelabs, GCash, Globe, and Káyana. Exhibitors such as De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Emerson, Insight, KPMG, Multisys, N-PAX, Philtech, and Stratpoint will also participate. Additional support comes from QBE Insurance, Reyes Tacandong & Co., San Miguel Corporation, and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.
The event is supported by media partners including Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, Business World, Malaya Business Insight, VRITimes, and WhenInManila.com.
About the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP)
The AAP is the national body for Analytics and AI industry standards and education. It promotes the responsible and inclusive use of data and AI throughout the country. AAP fosters partnerships between industry, academia, and government while building frameworks and learning ecosystems to help Filipinos grow in the AI era.
Learn more about AAP at www.aap.ph.
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