registration
Pre-program activities
Arrival of guests and participants; registration; networking; visit to exhibit booths and event partner displays.
Atrium Hall, New City HallICT Summit
National NICP ICT Summit 2026
Beyond Borders: Advancing AI-Driven Digital Transformation in Governance, Talent, and Innovation.
About the Summit
The National NICP ICT Summit 2026 convenes government, industry, academe, ICT councils, and BIMP-EAGA partners for three days focused on AI-driven digital transformation, public-service modernization, talent, inclusion, innovation, and regional collaboration.
Government and industry leadersAI-driven transformation Regional collaboration Three-day programme
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
Official Programme
All times are Philippine Standard Time. “TBC” means the item is marked to be confirmed in the official programme.
ceremony
Preliminaries and NICP Summit 2026 overview
Prayer; National Anthem; Tagum City Anthem; summit overview AVP.
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Welcome Message
Hon. Rey "Chiong" T. Uy — City Mayor, Tagum City
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Regional Context Message
Mazriyani Binti Haji Abdul Ghani (TBC) — Chairperson, BIMP-EAGA Digital Cluster
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Private Sector and Innovation Message
Pengiran Sarimah Latiff (TBC) — Chairperson, BIMP-EAGA Digital Alliance
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Congressman's Message
Hon. De Carlo "Oyo" L. Uy (TBC) — Congressman, District I, Province of Davao del Norte
Atrium Hall, New City Hallceremony
Group Photo
NICP officers, ICT councils, partners, and delegates.
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Acknowledgment of Participants and ICT Councils
Belinda L. Torres — President, ICT Davao Inc.
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Message from the NICP President
Jessraf Palmares — President, National ICT Confederation of the Philippines
Atrium Hall, New City Hallkeynote
Keynote Message
Hon. Francisco "Kiko" Pangilinan (TBC) — Senator of the Republic of the Philippines
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Guest Speaker
Hon. Conrado M. Estrella III (TBC) — Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Inspirational Message
Hon. Henry Rhoel Aguda (TBC) — Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Strategic Regional Message
Hon. Leo Tereso Magno (TBC) — Chairperson, Mindanao Development Authority
Atrium Hall, New City Hallceremony
Introduction of the NICP Ambassador for Digital Transformation and Governance
Michael Tiu Lim — Vice President, NICP; Chairman, ICT CEO Forum
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Digital Philippines 2030: The Road to Scalable, Secure and Inclusive Governance
Hon. Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. (TBC) — Governor, South Cotabato; NICP Ambassador
Atrium Hall, New City Hallmessage
Message of Support
Tanya Rabat-Tan — Regional Director, Department of Tourism XI
Atrium Hall, New City Hallceremony
Strengthening Partnerships
Message from NICP to partners and awarding of certificates of appreciation.
Roberto Tinsay Jr. — Board of Trustees, NICP
Atrium Hall, New City Hallpress
Press Conference
Atrium Hall, New City Hallbreak
Lunch / Sponsors Time
Atrium Hall, New City Hallpanel
Digital Champions in Governance - A High-Level Dialogue with Cabinet Secretaries
Panelists include Hon. Francisco Pangilinan, Hon. Conrado Estrella III, and Hon. Henry Rhoel Aguda (all TBC).
Atrium Hall, New City HallTrack 1
Good ICT Governance in Action
Accelerating digital public services and agritech for food security.
Dir. Evamay Dela Rosa (TBC) — Moderator
Atrium Hall, New City HallTrack 2
Modernizing Local Governance
Interoperability, data-driven policies, and cybersecurity standards.
Jose Mari Mercado (TBC) — Moderator, Rise PH Advisor
Atrium Hall, New City Hallsponsor
Sponsors Time
Atrium Hall, New City Hallsocial
Mayor's Night
Dress code: Casual wear.
Tagum Citysocial
Welcome Dinner
Dress code: Casual. The programme does not specify a separate venue.
Tagum CitySAVE THE DATE
Add this event to your calendar
Choose your preferred calendar or download a compatible calendar file.
LOCATION
Event Venue
Atrium Hall, New City Hall
Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Date: August 12–14, 2026