Attendees' Job Titles
Henry R. Aguda
Secretary
Department of Information and Communications Technology
$13
M
Proposed budget for the upgradation & maintenance of eGov Super App in 2027
$43.9
M
Proposed budget for eGov initiatives in 2027
$24.34
M
CICC’s requested budget for anti-cybercrime initiatives in 2027
92
M+
Total registrations for the National ID
950
M+
Recorded number of eGovDX transactions
Recognized as one of the only 12 countries globally for UN E-Government Award and one of the 8 for UN Public Service Awards, the Philippines now stands at the forefront of digital governance. Backed by unified government portals, cloud-first policies, and a rapidly expanding national digital ID ecosystem, the country is accelerating a new era of public service delivery – transforming the digital experience for more than 98 million connected citizens
Henry R. Aguda
Secretary
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Secretary Ernesto Perez
Director General
Anti-Red Tape Authority,
Office of the President
Maria Victoria Castro
Assistant Secretary E-Government
Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT)
Marvic M.V.F Leonen
Senior Associate Justice
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Atty. Arifa Ala
Senior Assistant Governor
Bangko Sentral Pilipinas
Usec. Aboy Paraiso
Executive Director
Cybercrime Investigation Coordinating Centre (CICC)
Joshua Querol
Assistant National Statistician
Philippines Statistics Authority
Maria Francesca Del Rosario
Undersecretary & CIO
Department of Budget, and Management
Signed into law in 2025, the E-Governance Act marked the turning point for public sector modernization, making digital service delivery a legal obligation across every branch and level of government. Consequently, this shift has established digital governance as a structural imperative, reshaping how the state delivers services to over a hundred million citizens.
Backed by a substantial budget, the Department of Information and Communications Technology is fast-tracking cloud platforms, integrated data ecosystems, and connected government operations across national and local units to achieve a fully unified state administration.
Organised by Tradepass, the third edition of GOVNEXT in the Philippines on 16 – 17 March 2027 will provide a direct access to this burgeoning market. The event will host 600+ officials and decision makers from both National Government Agencies and Primary Local Government Units across the Philippines to delve into next-gen solutions, recent trends and challenges, and forge strategic collaborations with solution providers.
GOVNEXT is a highly focused initiative that carefully cherry-picks key decision-making profiles from the Philippines' key public sector organisations that're actively seeking digital transformation and cutting-edge tech solutions.
Over 88% of attendeeshad influence or sole responsibility in purchase decisions
Government leaders arrived at GOVNEXT 2026 with active investment mandates and clear digital transformation priorities, making the summit a hub for high-value procurement conversations.
Senior public sector executives represented initiatives across various stages of execution, reflecting a strong appetite for near-term technology adoption and deployment.
Department of Information & Communications Technology
Department of Budget & Management
Department of Interior & Local Government
National Economic Development Authority
Department of Science & Technology
Department of Finance
Department of Health
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of National Defense
Department of Justice
Department of Education
Department of Trade & Industry
Department of Transportation
Department of Tourism
Department of Social Welfare & Development
Department of Public Works & Highways
Department of Labor & Employment
Department of Migrant Workers
Department of Human Settlements & Urban Development
Department of Energy
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agrarian Reforms
Local Government Units
Hear it straight from the stakeholders to get the pulse of the nation’s digital governance landscape. Also, get a first-hand account of the summit’s USP, proven benefits, efficacy, and a lot more!
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