Forums & Summits

Artificial intelligence is reshaping global competitiveness at an unprecedented pace. Across finance, manufacturing, logistics, transport, security, and public services, AI is driving the rise of intelligent industries and transforming how countries innovate, operate, and safeguard their people. The Philippines is entering this shift with growing momentum, as both the public and private sectors adopt AI tools that enhance productivity, resilience, and long-term economic performance.

The Philippines' ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026 offers a strategic opportunity to position AI as a regional priority for economic integration, innovation-driven growth, and security cooperation. This moment comes as national strategies and policy frameworks continue to evolve, and as discussions in Congress underscore the need for clearer standards, stronger institutional capacity, and more coordinated governance mechanisms. The convergence of these developments creates a crucial opening for deeper alignment with global best practices and expanded collaboration with European institutions and international safety organizations.

It is within this environment that the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is organizing the 2026 AI Forum. The event centers on the theme Intelligent Industries, emphasizing how AI can guide national priorities and support a more competitive, secure, and innovation-ready Philippine economy. The Forum will convene policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and international experts to explore how AI is shaping sectors and influencing long-term development strategies.

Through a series of panel discussions, the Forum will examine the following agenda:

• Governance, national AI strategies, and emerging legislative priorities
• AI for safety, critical infrastructure resilience, and risk mitigation
• Sectoral and domain-specific applications across finance, manufacturing, logistics, and digital commerce
• Collaboration pathways with European institutions and global AI safety organizations
• Regional opportunities linked to the Philippines' ASEAN Chairmanship and digital integration goals