Innovation Challenge Demo Day
Start-Up Innovation Challenge
The PLDT & Smart Startup Innovation Challenge is a problem-solving hackathon where participating start-ups tackled real-life challenges using technologies such as the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, 5G, and Automation.
Start-ups gunned for major prizes as they pitched their groundbreaking ideas showcasing their creativity and game-changing solutions.
START-UP INNOVATION CHALLENGE WINNERS
1ST RUNNER-UP
GRAND WINNER
2ND RUNNER-UP
Tech leadership Forum
Track 1
Building Ahead of Demand
Unleashing the Potential of Data Centers for Sustainable Economic Growth and Innvovation
Track 2
The Cloud Awakening
Revolutionizing Businesses with Seamless Digital Transformation
Track 3
From Sci-Fi to Reality
Are We Ready for the Intelligent Future?
Track 4
Laying The Foundation for Next Wave Smart Cities
Digi Grounds
The Digi Grounds was where the synergy of humanity and technology took center stage. An immersive and interactive space designed to engage attendees in a dynamic and captivating way.
This area provided a hands-on experience where delegates could explore innovative and new technologies, interact with cutting-edge demos, and connect with fellow delegates.
SME Zone
Vision Talks Program
On Day 2, esteemed brands from across the industry came together to share insights on taking visions to reality and how to enable visions for the future.
Autokid Truck Solutions
Eng Beetin
Lanang Premiere Doctors Hospital Inc.
Lionheart Farms
Maya Business
Neo-Tech Asia Distribution Inc.
Small Business Corporation
TikTok
Digihub
Skills Boost: Power Up
PLDT and Smart People Group presented the Power Up Program, through a collaborative learning experience with PLDT and Smart colleagues. In this session, they provided track-by-track discussions for delegates to gain insights from experts at PH Digicon 2023.
RISE to the Future: Synergizing Education and Industry Innovation
PLDT-Smart Foundation brought together the key actors in Philippine Industry and Academe to address the skills mismatch, while PSF also launched its partnership with Schmidt Futures for the RISE program on Day 2. PSF also launched its partnership with Schmidt Futures for the RISE program, opening groundbreaking opportunities for our youth.
Guest Performers
Swerve Band
Day 2 concluded with performances by 6-man variety band Swerve, known for their high-energy stage presence and song covers.
Media Gallery
Newsroom
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