​2ND GAIN NATIONAL CONVENTION

"The 4th Industrial Revolution: Preparing the Philippines for the Jobs of the Future"
Dusit Thani Manila Hotel - Makati | February 8, 2019

CONFERENCE FEATURES

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​CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
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• Allow in-depth exchange of inputs towards the formulation of possible labor laws and employment standards that will strengthen the Country’s workforce.
• Create a learning ecosystem and culture as a Nation for training and assessing new skills.
• Catch the digital trends early on, and map the skills and knowledge to the best possible extent by measuring capabilities and learning quotients of our fellow Filipinos.
• Enhance the knowledge of the delegates on how other Countries are coping and implementing new methods of learning. 
• Learn and develop the curriculum for the new-age skills and bridge the gap between industry and educational institutions. 
• Embrace harmonious transition of acquiring new skills and reskilling to stay relevant in the digital era.
• Revolutionize, innovate and challenge the existing process, and embolden attendees to be ready for the uncertain future.
• Adapt technical skills, creativity and learnability.
• Transform the next generation for an AI-filled future.​​
• Educate and promote awareness on how graduates will be affected by the incorporation of technology and how to future-proof the Country’s future workforce.

​CONFERENCE TOPIC
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Welcome Remarks:
Dr. Peter P. Laurel
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Philippine TalentMap Initiative: The Most Comprehensive Competency Profile of the Philippine Workforce
Luis A. Anastacio II
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Keynote Address: CHED's Vision for Future-Ready College Graduates
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Session 1: Jobs of the Future
The Fourth Industrial revolution is interacting with multiple factors to create a perfect storm of business model disruptions in all industries, resulting in major changes to labor markets. New categories of jobs will emerge, partly or wholly displacing others.
Speaker: Christopher Monterola, PhD. - Professor Department of Analytics, Information, and Operations Head, School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship for the Asian Institute of Management

Session 2: AI Friend or Foe: Are the Philippine Graduates Ready?
How ready are the Philippine workforce and graduates for rapid disruption and technological changes? The session discusses the current readiness of Philippine graduates and various digital literacy frameworks being used worldwide.
Speaker: Mr. Joey Gurango, Founder and Chairman of Gurango Software
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Session 3: Accenture's Innovation Labs
Accenture is a global company which is known for delivering cutting edge technology through the Accenture Innovation Labs. This session discusses digital technologies including social collaboration, mobile performance support, work-stream analytics, and intelligent decision support as they continue to mature. 
Speaker: Mr. Arvin Yason, Managing Director - Accenture Technology, Accenture Philippines

Session 4: Panel Discussion - Ensuring a Globally Competitive Workforce
The global workforce is changing with the 4th industrial revolution driven by artificial Intelligence and automation which are forever changing the competencies needed by graduates to enter the international workforce. Join a select group of experts who will discuss the new standards and competencies needed to prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
Speakers:
Dr. Nilo Rosas - President of New Era University
Mr. Gerry Sanvictores - Chairman and President of Quantum Group Philippines
Dr. Raymundo Arcega - President of ALCUCOA / Executive Vice President of University of Makati

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Session 5: ASEAN Qualification Reference Framework : Promoting and Encouraging Education and Learner Mobility
Our ASEAN neighbors are launching national initiatives to prepare for the 4th industrial revolution including Malaysia's National Industry 4.0 Framework. Discover how Malaysia is up-skilling its workforce through the MQF and AQRF.
Speaker: Hon. Irene M. Isaac - Former Director General, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
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Session 6: Philippine Qualifications Framework: How do we compare to other countries?
As the world goes global, talent becomes mobile and work can travel anywhere. Learn how the current Philippine Qualifications Framework applies to both the local setting and now to the global arena.
Speaker: Dr. Reynaldo Vea - President of Mapua University
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Session 7: Fireside Chat on Turbocharging the Philippine Qualifications Framework
Experts discuss how the current Philippine Qualifications Framework can be turbocharged in-order to ensure that our Philippine workforce and graduates receive the quality education needed for the 4th industrial revolution.
Speakers: 
Hon. Rosanna A. Urdaneta - Deputy Director General for Policies and Planning , TESDA
Dr. Reynaldo Vea - President of Mapua University
Ms. Imelda B. Taganas - Executive Director (Director IV), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)​

Session 8: Fostering the Best Talents through IBM Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH)
P-TECH 9-14 School Model is a pioneering education reform initiative created by IBM, to prepare young people with the academic, technical and professional skills required for 21st Century Jobs and ongoing education. P-TECH represents the best of what public-private partnerships can look like, with students coursework simultaneously and engaging in industry-guided workforce development. Discover the P-TECH model in this session.
Speaker: Ms. Agnes Africa - Country Manager, Marketing & Communications, Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs at IBM Philippines, Inc.
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Session 9: The Start-up Economy: Using Technology for Inclusive Growth
PLDT-backed incubator IdeaSpace Foundation grants over PHP 10 million a year in support and financial assistance to Philippine start-ups companies. Learn how these new companies are creating jobs and transforming lives all around the Philippines.
Speaker: Ms. Dianne Eustaqio, Managing Director, Ideaspace
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Session 10: Best of the Best in Robotics: Inspiring the Youth to Compete Globally
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is a global robotics competition for young people, now attracts more than 20,000 teams from nearly 60 countries. Explore how the Philippine participating schools are benefitting from this world tournament and how robotics is used to inspire the youth of today.
Speaker: Ms. Mylene Abiva, Ambassador of World Robot Olympiad/President of FELTA Multimedia Inc.
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Session 11 - Keynote View: Responding to the 4th Industrial Revolution: Legislative's Framework
Speaker: Hon. Sherwin Ting Gatchalian - Senator, Office of the Senate, Republic of the Philippines
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