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Philippines to Host AI Revolution Summit 2026 in Manila on 5 October

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Key Takeaways

  • The AI Revolution Summit 2026 is scheduled for 5 October 2026 at Novotel Manila Araneta City in the Philippines.
  • Traicon Events, an India-based event producer, is organizing the summit.
  • More than 300 leaders in AI and digital transformation are expected to attend, including government authorities, executives, founders, investors, and advisors.
  • The Philippines’ National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Roadmap 2.0 was launched in July 2024 by the Department of Trade and Industry and the Center for AI Research.
  • The summit will include networking and exhibition opportunities for AI companies to present products and connect with decision-makers.
Philippines to Host AI Revolution Summit 2026 in Manila on 5 October

The Philippines will host the AI Revolution Summit 2026 on 05 October 2026 at the Novotel Manila Araneta City, Philippines. Organized by Traicon Events, an India-based event producer, the venue is positioned to become a key hub for AI innovation, with the summit following the success of previous editions.

The high-impact event is expected to bring together AI leaders, policymakers, investors, and business decision-makers to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence across industries. According to the organizers, the summit highlights the Philippines' growing role as a global technology and innovation center, aligned with the country's vision for smart development and digital transformation. That vision has explicit policy backing: in July 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Roadmap 2.0 together with the Center for AI Research, updating the country's first national AI roadmap issued in 2021 — state-level groundwork that industry gatherings like this one aim to translate into enterprise adoption.

Organizers describe the gathering as more than a conference, calling it the Philippines' step forward in shaping the future of artificial intelligence on the global stage.

Who Will Be There

Over 300 AI and digital transformation leaders are expected to attend, including:

  • Government & Regulatory Authorities
  • C-Suite Executives and Business Leaders
  • Heads of AI, Data Science and Digital Transformation
  • Founders of AI Start-ups & Tech Companies
  • Investors, Accelerators and Innovation Advisors

The attendee list is also expected to feature industry trailblazers such as CEOs, Vice Presidents, Heads of AI & Digital Transformation, AI founders, and government authorities, who will share insights shaping the artificial intelligence landscape across the region.

In addition, companies specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, robotics, cloud, data platforms, and cyber security will showcase how they are redefining the future of technology and business.

Networking and Showcase Opportunities

The organizers position the summit as a catalyst for real collaboration rather than a conventional AI meet-up. Attendees will be able to connect with regulators, venture capitalists, technology leaders, and policymakers, with the event framing every conversation as an opportunity to forge strategic alliances and business growth.

For organizations with AI-driven products or solutions, the summit offers an exhibition zone where participants can showcase their technology, pitch ideas to top decision-makers, enterprise leaders, investors, regulators, and accelerators, and position themselves as AI leaders in the region.

Why This Summit, Why Now

As Asia accelerates its digital transformation, the organizers state that the Philippines is leading the way in artificial intelligence, supported by strong infrastructure, innovation, and investment. They describe the country as fast becoming a global hub for AI growth, with the AI Revolution Summit 2026 serving as a gateway into this dynamic ecosystem — whether for participants scaling an AI start-up or driving innovation within a large enterprise.

The backdrop gives that framing practical weight. The Philippines hosts one of the world's largest IT-BPM industries, a services pillar that employs well over a million Filipinos and where the impact of generative AI on operations and talent has become a recurring industry discussion, while the country's large English-speaking, digitally fluent workforce is frequently cited as an advantage for AI-enabled services. The summit also lands amid a regional push, with governments across Southeast Asia — including Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam — operating national AI strategies of their own.

Event Details

  • Event: Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026
  • Date: 05 October 2026
  • Venue: Novotel Manila Araneta City, Philippines
  • Official site:

Readers can check the official site for agenda, speaker and registration updates ahead of the event.

For sponsorship opportunities, speaking slots, exhibition enquiries, and delegate registrations:

Mr Prasanna | Event Producer | Traicon Events

Email: prasanna@traiconevents.com | Phone: +0091 7708523918