Metro Manila, Philippines – The Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP) kicked off the next phase of DigiCon 2026 with the announcement of its first global keynote speakers, conference tracks, and new partnership opportunities during a media conference on Monday, Aug. 10.
Following the earlier reveal of this year’s theme, “Interoperability: Welcome to the Age of Collaboration,” the media conference offered a first look at how the digital marketing conference will bring that vision to life through its speaker lineup, conference programming, and industry initiatives leading up to the event.
Kit Ramos Disini, DMAP vice president for internal affairs and board trustee, noted DigiCon’s role in bringing together the marketing ecosystem.
“The pace of change in marketing has never been faster, and no one organization has all the answers. DigiCon exists to create the space where brands, agencies, platforms, creators, and innovators can learn from one another and build the future together,” she said.
“This is only the beginning of what we’ll be unveiling over the coming months. From additional speakers and DigiConX activations to new industry partnerships, we’re building a conference that reflects the collaborative future we’re asking the industry to embrace,” said Sison.
DigiCon will include new features to maximize participation and engagement. Breaking from traditional conference boundaries, delegates can look forward to connecting with peers, local creators, and potential partners through networking sessions on the community stage. Delegates can also gain insights from industry leaders during keynote sessions, build practical skills in hands-on workshops, and explore immersive brand activations.
Organizers said two international keynote speakers will be among the conference highlights.
Christian Busch, bestselling author of “Connect the Dots” and professor at the University of Southern California and the London School of Economics, shared a video message previewing his keynote on how organizations can unlock innovation by building meaningful connections across industries and embracing serendipity as a competitive advantage.
The other speaker will be Judy John, global chief creative officer of Edelman and one of the world’s most awarded creative leaders. In her video message, John spoke about the importance of cross-disciplinary thinking as brands navigate increasingly interconnected audiences, platforms, and technologies.
The media discussion explored how organizations can move beyond AI hype to real business value, create immersive experiences through cross-sector partnerships, build authentic purpose-driven campaigns, and transform audiences from passive consumers into active collaborators.
DMAP will also pioneer DigiConX, a nationwide expansion of the conference experience through a series of satellite pop-ups nationwide. Ahead of the main conference, DigiConX brings the industry’s biggest conversations closer to communities by partnering with organizations, schools, and brands to host talks, panels, and learning sessions across the country. More than just a roadshow, DigiConX extends the reach and impact of DigiCon, empowering local communities to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of digital marketing.
At the end of the briefing, Alan Fontanilla, director for creative and experience, and Dale Lopez, partnerships and sponsorship lead, unveiled the DigiCon website and announced sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
The DigiCon 2026 media conference was held in partnership with Astoria Hotels and Resorts, the venue partner for the event. DigiCon 2026 will take place on October 15–16 at the grand ballroom of the Manila Marriott Hotel.
Organizations interested in sponsorships and partnerships may also inquire through digicon@futureproof.ph. For tickets, announcements, speaker reveals, and key event highlights, visit DigiCon’s official website and social media channels.
