Monday, November 9, 2026

IGNITE Celebrates 10th Year


As IGNITE celebrates its 10th edition, this year’s conference will bring together influential voices from across Southeast Asia and beyond to explore emerging technologies, investment opportunities, cross-border partnerships, and the collaborations shaping the region’s innovation landscape.

Meet some of this year’s distinguished speakers and industry leaders:

 Keynote Speakers

  • Karl Mak — Co-Founder & CEO, Hepmil Media Group

  • Atsushi Koshio — Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Reitaku University

  • Dato’ Steve Cheah — Executive Chairman, Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Diplomacy (AiSED), UNESCO EE-NET Southeast Asia Chapter

  • Richard Armstrong — Partner, TA Ventures

  • Franco Varona — Managing Partner, Foxmont Capital Partners

  • Arnie Alvarez — Chief Technology Officer, Huawei

  • Mega Prawita — Managing Director, KUMPUL.ID

  • Chieko Tanabe — Program Manager, ERIA

  • Loo Chuan Boon — COO, Sidec

  • Cong-Thang Huynh, EMBA — InnoLab Asia

  • Kotaro Adachi – TechShake

  • Paolo Rentero — TechShake

  • Fatima Yambao — TechShake

As a flagship event of Philippine Startup Week 2026, IGNITE X is especially timely as the Philippines chairs ASEAN this year. Beyond sharing insights, the conference offers an opportunity to connect with ecosystem builders, investors, technology leaders, and innovators working toward a more connected and competitive ASEAN.

We are thrilled to have you with us for this milestone 10th edition and look forward to the inspiring conversations, connections, and innovations we'll share together.


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