The 15e Philippine SME Exhibition (PHILSME) was held last November 22-23, 2024at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, to celebrate and strengthen Philippine Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
With the theme “Unlock Uplift: Creating Innovation, Coalition Building, and Excellent Customer Relationships for an Empowered Nation,” PHILSME presented a dynamic range of business solutions, inspiring talks and opportunities for meaningful networking.
EEmpowering Philippine Companies
That of the country largest business-to-business trade fair for SMEs and entrepreneurs with:
- 180 business solutions by 120 exhibitors and sponsorsincluding industry leaders like GCash for Business, QNE Software Philippines, Odoo, Bossjob, and Security Bank, to name a few.
- A powerful roster of 30 keynote speakers and panelists, including:
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- Josiah GoChairman and Chief Innovation Strategist of Mansmith & Fielders, for “The 4 gates of entrepreneurship”
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- RJ Ledesmaco-founder of Mercato Centrale, talking about it “The secrets of successful entrepreneurs: the entrepreneurial mentality”.
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- Amor MaclangConvenor of Digital Pilipinas, with Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Trade Training Center Dimnatang Radia and founder of Asia Center for Small Business, Arlene Martinez for the panel SMEs: On the Frontlines of Building a Digital Pilipinas
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- Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla, PHILSME CEO and Managing Director talked about “The vision that goes beyond business solutions”
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- Panels on government services, innovation and customer service led by CEOs and founders.
Ehighlight highlights
The event included:
- Re: Brand initiative In partnership with Design For Tomorrow, is offering one lucky MSME a full luxury branding service to take their business to the next level.
- Networking eveningan exclusive meeting for the members, exhibitors and sponsors of the PHILSME Network on day 1.
- Exclusive benefits from several brands that attendees can only use during the two-day event, which included cash prizes, a mentorship program and huge sign-up discounts.
Esguerra-Abrenilla also shared:
“While PHILSME primarily provides a platform for business solutions, we go further than that: we also care about someone’s overall betterment. We are also very grateful to have many returning sponsors whose trust, confidence and commitment we appreciate. Next year, as we prepare for the 16e PHILSME Business Expo in May 2025, we are also bringing back the 12e Baby, Kids and Family Expo in May and May 7e Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo in November 2025.”
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Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Philippine SME Revolution! Gain insights, connect with industry leaders and discover innovative tools to boost your business during the next edition!
For questions about exhibitions and sponsorship, please contact Sunshine Sy bee sunshine@philsme.com or 0968-569-8358or visit philsme.com.
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