08:15 AM Registration 09:00 AM Welcome remarks Daniel Yu editor-in-chief The Asset 09:15 AM Keynote address Benjamin Diokno secretary of finance, department of finance Republic of the Philippines 09:45 AM Panel 1: Developing a sustainable capital market The domestic bond market continues to grow, reaching 10.43 trillion pesos in the first quarter of 2022 largely due to issuances led by the government to support the recovery from the pandemic.The Philippine Stock Exchange expects companies to return as recovery takes shape. These companies are expected to showcase their sustainability credentials as the Philippines steers its economy towards sustainable and resilient growth. How is the Philippines transitioning its economy to a green and sustainable future? As the country is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, how can it accelerate efforts in fighting climate change? What will Republic Act 11659 or the Amended Public Service Act mean for new PPP projects? What opportunities and challenges lie ahead for international investors? How can the Philippines bridge policy and regulatory gaps in promoting sustainable investments? What are the views of Investors with a new administration at the helm and faced with external headwinds? What role should the capital market play in the coming years especially in promoting sustainable finance? Maria Corazon Dizon chief finance officer & treasurer ACEN Eduardo Francisco president BDO Capital & Investment Corporation Michael de Guzman managing director, infrastructure KKR Vicente Graciano Felizmenio Jr. director, markets & securities regulation department Securities and Exchange Commission Daniel Yu (moderator) editor-in-chief The Asset 10:25 AM Networking and coffee 10:55 AM Keynote address Felipe Medalla governor Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 11:25 AM Panel 2: Driving the digital agenda The pandemic has unleashed digital possibilities. The value brought by the emergence of a digital economy can be extensive and can be shared by all sectors of society accelerating inclusive economic growth. Companies are realizing efficiencies via digitization of their work flow. MSMEs, a key player in the future of growth reimagined, are transforming their business with digitalization adapting to the realities during the pandemic. What these changes mean are refreshed business models, new channels to access the market for finance and for buyers, and personalized user experience to command customer loyalty. How can digital technology help in supporting inclusive growth? In what areas is the new government pushing for the adoption of new technology and digitalization? How can the government cope with the rising demand for digital talent and get more skilled workers into the system? What steps are being taken to address underinvestment in the digital infrastructure? What are the priorities of the new administration that will drive and accelerate growth? Mamerto Tangonan deputy governor, payments and currency management sector Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Jean-Marc Arbogast country manager IFC Minette Navarrete co-founder and president Kickstart Ventures Rocco Sarmiento CEO & president Vitarich Corporation Catherine Casas head of blockchain and API business group Union Bank of the Philippines Darryl Yu (moderator) managing editor The Asset 12:05 PM Networking and lunch