VST ECS CXO Tech Summit 2024 in Boracay Opens with a Vision for AI Transformation.

• AI at the Center: AI is driving business transformation, reshaping industries, and creating a roadmap for future innovation. This summit highlights its potential to redefine operations.
• Interactive Exhibits: Leading tech companies like Microsoft, Dell, and Huawei showcase cutting-edge AI-driven solutions in cybersecurity, data management, and cloud technology at immersive booths.
• Networking Insights: Attendees gain valuable insights from top executives, keynote speakers, and interactive discussions on AI-powered strategies, digital resilience, and the evolving tech landscape.

Held at the scenic Shangri-La Boracay from November 13-16, 2024, the VST ECS CXO Tech Summit 2024 brings together tech leaders, exhibitors, and thought-provoking sessions. 

This year, the theme, "AI Revolution: Transforming Business, Work, and the Future," explores AI’s pivotal role in business innovation, with sessions highlighting cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and data management.

Opening Address by VST ECS President Jimmy Go

Mr. Jimmy Go, President of VST ECS, inaugurated the summit by emphasizing AI’s transformative impact. 

“There is no doubt that artificial intelligence will continue to be the most talked-about technology this year and in the upcoming years... Over the next few days, this will be the cornerstone of our presentations and discussions,” Mr. Go stated. His speech set an enthusiastic tone, pointing to AI’s role in redefining business and personal interactions.

Mr. Jimmy Go, VST ECS President, delivering his Opening Address at CXO Tech Summit 2024

VST ECS CXO Tech Summit 2024 Vision and Agenda

The VST ECS CXO Tech Summit 2024 is a premier event focused on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across industries, aiming to help businesses drive continuity in the digital world. It serves as a unique platform for tech providers, merchants, and users to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore best practices for leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

CXO Tech Summit 2024 Registration Area

The summit’s agenda includes key topics such as AI and Cyber Resilience, Big Data and Storage, Cloud Solutions, Networking and Collaboration, and Office Automation. Each track highlights how AI can revolutionize these areas, from enhancing cybersecurity to optimizing business processes and driving innovation in cloud computing and data analytics. Attendees will gain valuable insights on how to harness AI to unlock new opportunities and maintain competitive advantages in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Engaging Exhibitors and Interactive Booths

The summit also features interactive booths from tech giants such as Microsoft, Dell, and Huawei. These showcases offer attendees a chance to explore AI-powered solutions and witness firsthand the innovations shaping industries. Booths dedicated to cybersecurity and data management were particularly popular, drawing large crowds and sparking valuable discussions.

The exhibit area of CXO Tech Summit allowed representatives from VST ECS partner companies to engage and build connections with participants and delegates.

Event participants got the chance to win exciting prizes at company booths.

Insightful Break-Out Tracks, Plenary Sessions, and Expert Speakers

The event includes break-out tracks as well plenary sessions covering AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Here are the ones that I've attended.

I was able to attend Ms. Elinor Javier’s breakout session, Supercharge Your AI Journey with HPE. As the Country Leader for Hybrid IT, she guided us through HPE's strategies for transforming business operations through advanced AI solutions. With insights from industry leaders HPE and NVIDIA, Ms. Javier covered practical steps for launching AI initiatives using HPE ProLiant. The session highlighted HPE's innovations in generative and computer vision AI, offering participants a practical roadmap to stay competitive and harness AI's full potential for future growth.

Mr. Kwong Hui Tan, Regional Category Manager, led a session titled Redefining AI Networking with New Central, showcasing how this AI-powered platform is transforming productivity for network operators. Designed with an operator-centric approach, New Central enhances network operations through a modern, intuitive interface tailored to meet the specific needs and objectives of network operators, streamlining workflows and maximizing efficiency.

Mr. Nap Castillo, Manager of Systems Engineering at Fortinet, presented on how Fortinet employs artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address key cybersecurity challenges, focusing on detection and response. Fortinet’s FortiNDR solution uses a supervised machine learning model to identify unusual data transfers that may signal exfiltration attempts. Combined with the Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiNDR offers security teams a powerful toolset to enhance network security comprehensively.

Mr. Hari Tharmakumar, Head of ASEAN Commercial Channel Partner Sales at Microsoft, presented Leading the Era of AI with Microsoft, focusing on AI’s transformative role in personal computing. He highlighted the advancements in AI-powered features within Windows 11 Pro, underscoring security as a priority. Tharmakumar also explored the potential of AI-driven PCs and Microsoft 365's Copilot tool to boost productivity and innovation, positioning AI as a key driver for the future of computing and user experience.

Mr. Herns Hermida, Account Executive at Cisco Networking, introduced the transformative role of AI in network management. His session covered Cisco’s AI-driven approaches to streamline network operations, enhancing efficiency, security, and reliability. He highlighted real-world applications where AI has improved troubleshooting accuracy and reduced operational costs, providing insights into the future trends in AI for network management.

Participants could create their own break-out session tracks depending on their fields of interests or technologies that are relevant to their industries.

An Inspiring Venue: Shangri-La Boracay

The venue itself, Shangri-La Boracay, adds a layer of luxury and inspiration. The tropical setting is a refreshing backdrop, blending tech innovation with natural beauty, making for an environment conducive to reflection and collaboration.

VST ECS CXO Tech Summit 2024 delegates, partners, and participants were welcomes by a traditional song performance courtesy of Shangri-La Boracay.

CXO Tech Summit 2024 delegates checking in at Shangri-La Boracay.

VST ECS CXO Tech Summit 2024 Welcome Dinner was held at Shangri-La Boracay's Alon Garden with luscious food, fire dances, and stellar song performances.

Stellar Line-up of Speakers

The upcoming summit will feature a broad array of speakers representing top global technology firms, sharing their expertise on cybersecurity, cloud solutions, hybrid IT, AI, data management, and enterprise infrastructure. Here’s a look at some of the key figures:

Gold Sponsor Speakers

Cisco: Christopher Alviar (Pre-sales Head for ASEAN, Cloud and AI), Herns Hermida (Account Executive - Networking), Andjo Capellan (Cybersecurity Sales Specialist)

Delinea: Jude Kannabiran (VP, APJ-ASIA)

Dell Technologies: Roshan Kumar (Director, Systems Engineering AI), Michelle Juliano (Field Product Marketing, Client Solutions)

Fortinet: Nap Castillo (Systems Engineering Manager), Ching Ping Wong (Director, Business Development SEA)

H3C: Bob Lee (CTO, H3C Philippines), Lance Sebastian (Senior Account Manager)

HPE: Enar Marquez (Country Leader, Hybrid Cloud), Elinor Javier (Country Leader, Hybrid IT)

HPE Aruba: Kwong Hui Tan (Regional Category Manager)

Huawei: Arnie Alvarez (CTO, Enterprise), Charles Patacsil (Vertical Solutions Expert)

IBM: Patrick Bruinsma (Software Technical Leader, ASEAN)

Lenovo: Alex Tay (Solutions Director, GTAP), Kavish Shah (CAP Presales Head), Moonie Hermoso (Solutions Consultant)

Microsoft: Hari Tharmakumar (ASEAN Channel Sales Head), Yong Dae Cho (Business Partner Development Manager), Arnie Locsin (Senior Partner Technology Strategist)

Oracle: Allan Soong (GM, Hybrid Cloud Systems, ASEAN)

Palo Alto Networks: Clarence Pascua (Solutions Consultant)

Red Hat: Tushar Katarki (Head of Product, GenAI)

Rubrik: Harish Nair (APJ Technology Lead), Fred Santarin (Solutions Architect)

Trend Micro: Christina Tee-Bautista (Sr. Presales Consultant)

VMware by Broadcom: Nanticha Kiatibut (Regional Sales Manager), Lance Lim (Product Solutions Engineer)

Yugabyte: Dennis Sze (Sales Director, Asia South & India), Ron Xing (Principal Solutions Engineer)

iboss: Simon Eappariello (SVP, EMEIA & APJ)

Silver Sponsor Speakers

Extreme Networks: Tock Hiong Ng (Director, Systems Engineering - APAC), Luigi Simonetti (Senior System Engineer)

HP & Poly: Mark Anthony Antonio (Business Manager - HP Philippines), Varun Nair (Category Manager - Poly SEA & Korea), Gary Lim (HP APJ Software Sales)

Nutanix: Sean Lingham (Field CTO), Dirk Wiesmann (Lead for Enterprise Sales, GEMS Region)

OpenText: Mike Hooper (Director Business Value Consulting), Jeremy Chua (Manager, Solutions Consulting SEA & Korea)

Bronze Sponsor Speakers

AWS: Unni Pillai (Head of Financial Services Technology)

Commvault: Victor Valdez (TPS Engineer, VST ECS Phils., Inc.)

Forcepoint: Brandon Tan (Senior Sales Engineering Director, APAC)

Juniper Networks: Ian Tesalona (Senior System Engineer)

Menlo Security: Reneegail Caballero (Sr. Sales Director, Philippines)

Neat: Niko Walraven (Regional Director, ASEAN)

NetApp: Balbeer Bhurjhee (Head of Solutions Architect, APAC)

Omnissa: Shwetank Bharati (Regional Sales, Asia)

Seagate: Joyce Lim (ASEAN Business Lead)

Zoom: Leah Carandang (UCAAS Advisor)

Importance of CXO Tech Summit 2024

The VST ECS CXO Tech Summit 2024 stands as a pivotal event in shaping the future of technology, with a strong emphasis on the transformative power of AI. 

This summit is set to bring together leaders from across industries to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation. As AI continues to redefine business processes, the summit offers a unique opportunity to explore how it can drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and foster collaboration within organizations.

Mr. Maurice Altar, Vice President for Marketing and Communications of VST ECS Philippines, and yours truly at the Welcome Dinner of CXO Tech Summit 2024. TechPinas has been a Media Partner of CXO Tech Summit since 2019 and a long-time supporter of VST-ECS. Annually, Sir Mau spearheads CXO Tech Summit, which is the largest enterprise technology conference in the Philippines currently.

Attendees will gain invaluable insights from top experts and thought leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and strategies to thrive in the digital era. By highlighting AI’s role in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management, and automation, the summit aims to spark meaningful conversations that will inspire actionable solutions.

One of my key takeaways from CXO Tech Summit 2024 is that AI will and can never replace you in your job if you know how to use AI and maximize its benefits. This is why it is important for your company to get in touch with VST ECS for them to help facilitate your business' proper foray into AI technologies and innovations that VST ECS' partner corporations specialize in.

VST ECS CXO Tech Summit 2024 promises to be a key milestone in the journey toward creating a more connected, secure, and innovative future for businesses worldwide.