Powering for Impact, Powering for the Good. The Philippine SE Roadmap Conference returns for its 3rd year, with the spotlight on Technology Innovations in Social Enterprise and the Social and Solidarity Economy for the Sustainable Development Goals. We bring together movers of impact from ASEAN, APAC and beyond to shape a future where no one is left behind.
Introduce tech innovations that can accelerate the growth of SE and SSE entities/initiatives and their readiness to scale, towards achieving the SDGs.
Maximize multi-sectoral SE-SSE collaborations by facilitating the onboarding of new actors and continuous engagement of the SE Roadmap ecosystem players.
Strengthen end-to-end support of SE and SSE entities through integrated platforms for financing and impact investment; impact measurement and M&E; capacity development; and other services.
Position the Philippines and ASEAN for sustainable regional leadership in preparation for the ASEAN Summit Chairmanship in 2026.
Hon. Joy Belmonte - Mayor, Quezon City Government Ms. Helen Grace T. Marquez – Vice President, Globe Telecom Ms. Ma. Carmina T. Marquez – Executive Director, BPI Foundation (also formally representing Ayala Corporation) Mr. Carlo Calimon – President, StartUp Village Prof. Carlo Sagun - President and CEO, Bayan Family of Foundations (Co-secretariat of the SE Roadmap) Mr. Rodmark Barriga - President, Society for the Advancement of Professional Social Entrepreneurship (Co-secretariat of the SE Roadmap)
10:30 - 11:00 AM
AM BREAK
Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
State of the Philippine SE Roadmap Subsectors Address
Plenary
Plenary
Fr. Anton Pascual - Chairperson, Cooperatives Subsector Mr. Dodo Macasaet - Chairperson, NGOs Subsector Mr. Raymund Aaron - Chairperson, MSMEs and People's Associations Subsector Dr. Norby Salonga - Chairperson, Academe Subsector Ms. Carmina Marquez - Chairperson, Corporations Subsector
12:30 - 1:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Break
Plenary
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Discussion of SE and SSE
Plenary
Plenary
Ms. Zoel Ng- Director of MySDG Academy Dr. Eri Trinurini Adhi - Chairperson, Asian Solidarity Economy Council (ASEC) Dr. Victor P. Karunan - Deputy Representative & Senior Social Policy Specialist at UNICEF Malaysia Dr. Khairil Ahmad - Director, MySDG Center for Social Inclusion
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Driving Social Innovation through Data Solutions and AI
Breakout
Room A
Mr. Aurélien Chu - Co-Founder and CEO of Eskwelabs
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Connect, Unleash, Innovate: Co-Designing Movements with Communities as a Strategy for Filipino Social Enterprises
Breakout
Room C
Moderator: Mr. Patrick Tiongson - 3ZERO House Coordinator of Acted in the Philippines Mr. Myles Delfin - Founder of Bike Scouts Project Mr. Ronn Astillas - Chair of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines Ms. Carla Mae Leonor - Design Services Division Chief of Design Center of the Philippines Ms. Chelsea Paterno - Head of Secretariat for the Zero Hunger Alliance
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Aquaculture Forum
Breakout
Room E
Mr. Roberto R. Calingo - Executive Director of the Peace and Equity Foundation Dr. Edgar Amar - Training and Information Division Head, SEAFDEC/ AQD Mr. Arnulfo E. Taberna, Jr. - Chief of Freshwater Section, Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, BFAR Mr. Norberto Chingcuanco - Member of Governing Board, NFRDI Philippines Dr. Veritas Luna - Chancellor, CCA Manila Ms. Lissa Jardin - Founder, Hanap Gulay Mr. Armand Sazon - Co-founder, TINDAGAT Mr. Martiniano Magdolot - Member of the Board of Trustees, Peace and Equity Foundation PEF Team and Facilitators
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Technological Innovation for Inclusive Economic Empowerment Linked to Climate Action
Breakout
Room D
Dr. Marie Lisa Dacanay - President, Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia (ISEA) Ms. Catherine Tiongson - Program and Development Cooperation Specialist, ISEA Ms. Joselyn & Romelyn Paguntalan -Artisans, Warrior Soap Ms. Rowena Faith Almeniana Sucalit - Owner, Natures' Creations Ms. Kristine Calleja - Co-founder, AGILE Ms. Ma. Victoria de Jesus - Secretary, Homenet Philippines
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Area Opening of SE Marketplace and Tech Booths
Mini Event
1F Foyer
Mr. Carlo Calimon -President, Startup Village Mr. Raymund Aaron - Chairperson, MSMEs Subsector Mr. Jay Acar - Regional Director, DTI NCRO
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Showcase Event: SakSEs Stories
Mini Event
2F Foyer
Mr. Raymund Aaron - Banana Chief, Villa Socorro Farm Ms. Reese Fernandez-Ruiz - President, Rags2Riches Mr. Rodmark Barriga - President, Palamigan Co. Ms. Wilhelmina Garcia -Founder, Junk Not! Ms. Mary Rose Salazar - Co-founder, KrigsKrafts Enterprise
3:00 - 3:30 PM
PM BREAK
Break
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Future-Ready Enterprises: Powering Growth Through Digital Transformation
Plenary
Plenary
Ms. Haidee Glifonea - Director, Globe Business Mr. Marlon Cruz - Asst. Vice President for Business Consulting, Globe Business Ms. Jan Merced - Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Communications, Globe
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Digital Connectivity and Renewable Energy Innovations for Inclusive Economic Empowerment
Breakout
Room D
Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue - Convenor, Philippine ICT Innovation Network, Inc. Ms. Mary Lucette P. Dela Rosa - Public Relations Officer, Balikatan sa Kaunlaran National Foundation Ms. Lillian Narida - VP of Finance, One Renewable Energy Enterprises (OREEi) Ms. Gurlyn Obenza - President, ALPAS Housing Association Ms. Maris Cardenas - Executive Director of Center for Renewable Energy (CentRE) and Co-convener of WISE
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Sustain-Able Youth: Why the Next Generations of Filipinos Should Be in Social Entrepreneurship
Breakout
Room C
Moderator: Ms. Jean Coleen "Sugar" Araña, Communications Director, Positive Youth Development Network Ms. Jess Infante, Head of Programs and Partnerships of MAD Travel Ms. Maroushka Lu, Chief of Staff and Head of Special Projects at Villgro Philippines Ms. Aya Fernandez, Founder of Eco-Uling by Project Lily Inc. Mr. Troyss Pilapil, Co-Founder and CEO of CP Health Innovations
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Social Enterprises in the Philippines - Profile and Landscape
Breakout
Room A
Ms. Rocel Velasco - Knowledge Management, Advocacy, and Communications (KMAC) Manager, FSSI Ms. Melanie Cabotaje - University Extension Specialist, UP-ISSI Ms. Ana Marina Tan - Director, ACSent Mr. Raymund Aaron - Banana Chief, Villa Socorro Farm
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Aquaculture Forum (cont.)
Breakout
Room E
Mr. Roberto R. Calingo - Executive Director of the Peace and Equity Foundation Dr. Edgar Amar - Training and Information Division Head, SEAFDEC/ AQD Mr. Arnulfo E. Taberna, Jr. - Chief of Freshwater Section, Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, BFAR Mr. Norberto Chingcuanco - Member of Governing Board, NFRDI Philippines Dr. Veritas Luna - Chancellor, CCA Manila Ms. Lissa Jardin - Founder, Hanap Gulay Mr. Armand Sazon - Co-founder, TINDAGAT Mr. Martiniano Magdolot - Member of the Board of Trustees, Peace and Equity Foundation PEF Team and Facilitators
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Showcase Event: SakSEs Stories
Mini Event
2F Foyer
Ms. Rosa Javier - Founder, Laya Creative Hub Ms. Vanessa Gonzales-Rodriguez - Founder, HappyTap PH Mr. Ed Rivera - Co-founder, Suyo Natural Global Resources Co. Ms. Lovely Candy Sagun - Founder, Expoxur Ms. JM Dioso - Co-founder, Project Payatas Ms. Veronica Tabrilla - Owner, Vero Denim Bags
5:00 PM
Booths Closed
Please note that the program and lineup of speakers are subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding as we work to deliver a smooth and meaningful experience.
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Plenary
Breakout
Mini Event
Break
8:00 AM
Registration and Opening of Booths
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Forum on the SE Financing Platform
Plenary
Plenary
Ms. Sigrid Jan Sibug - Strategic Planning and Coordination Analyst, UN Women Philippines Mr. Clint Coo - Asia Market Development Manager, GSGI Mr. Ochie San Juan - Co-Founder and Chief Farmer, Mayani Mr. Rafael Francisco Amparo - Executive Director, Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines Ms. Krichelle Ching - International Relations Consultant, Grameen Foundation Mr. Patch Dulay - Founder and CEO, The Spark Project Ms. Alexa Jane Blas - Executive Director, Bayan EDGE Dr. Benjamin Quiñones, Jr., PhD. - Founder, Asian Solidarity Economy Council (ASEC) (Moderator)
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Learning Session on Service Learning through Social Entrepreneurship
Breakout
Room E
Ms. Marietta Guanzon - Service-Learning (SLP) Coordinator, DLSU Dr. Norby Salonga - Founding Director, LSEED Center
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Certified Digital Negosyo
Breakout
Room C
Mr. Carlo Calimon - President & Co-founder, StartUp Village Mr. Dennis Velasco - CEO & Founder, Prosperna Ms. Yanni Rabena - Key Accounts Manager, GCash Mr. Nico Luciano - CEO & Founder, Deliverease Technology Atty. Marlon Valderama - CEO & Founder, LexMeet
10:30 - 11:00 AM
AM BREAK
Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Capacity Development Needs of Social Enterprises and Current Initiatives and Resources
Plenary
Plenary
Ms. Kristal Leen de Guzman-Skinker - Founder and Chief Shoepreneur, Risque Designs Manufacturing Ms. Cheska Guinto-Garais - Acting CEO, Philippine Cooperative Center Mr. Alejandro Sebastian Coscolluela – Manager of Strategic Projects, Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. (NWTF) Ms. AC Alyzsa Dy - Head of Incubation and Venture Support, Villgro Philippines Dr. Norby R. Salonga – Founding Director, LSEED Center Ms. Mona Yap – Head of QC Small Bsiness and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office (SBCDPO), QC LGU Mr. Rodmark Barriga – President, SAPSE
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Relaunch of NASEEA with Coaching and Mentoring Sessions
Breakout
Room E
Mr. Darwin Aniar - Auditor, NASEEA Dr. Luisita Marzan - Director for Membership, NASEEA Mr. Francis Arence D. Datu - Treasurer, NASEEA Ms. Lorraine B. Ngaosi - Director for Internationalization, NASEEA Mr. Nicole Q. Cruz - Director for Training Development, NASEEA Mr. Aristheo McKay Lacuna - Vice Chairperson, NASEEA Dr. Norby Salonga - Chairperson, NASEEA Ms. Maan Sicam - Moderator
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Certified Digital Negosyo
Breakout
Room C
Mr. Carlo Calimon - President & Co-founder, StartUp Village Mr. Dennis Velasco - CEO & Founder, Prosperna Ms. Yanni Rabena - Key Accounts Manager, GCash Mr. Nico Luciano - CEO & Founder, Deliverease Technology Atty. Marlon Valderama - CEO & Founder, LexMeet
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Social Entrepreneur Testimonial in Business Digitalization
Mini Event
2F Foyer
Mr. Ochie San Juan - Co-Founder & Chief Farmer, Mayani Mr. JB Tan, - Co-Founder, The Good Store PH
12:30 - 1:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Break
Plenary
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Technology Innovations for the Empowerment of Coconut Farmers Organizations and Coconut Farmers Cooperatives
Plenary
Plenary
Moderator Prof. Carlo S. Sagun – President and CEO, Bayan Family of Foundations
Presenters and Panel Discussants Mr. Bryan Thomas – CEO, Syntegral Global Solutions Ms. Charmaine Cu-unjieng – Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Naturloop
Reactors and Panel Discussants Mr. Bertito Laganson - Chairperson, Bantonan Community Development Cooperative (BACODECO) Ms. Minerva Longaza - Chairperson, Bicolandia Organic Coco Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (BOCoFAC) Ms. Leonora Coronel Magaling – Sole Proprietor, TLM Yema Buko Pie and Pasalubong Center
1:30 - 3:00 PM
#WeCAN Social Enterprise Session of DLSU-LSEED Center
Breakout
Room E
Mr. Joel Emmanuel C. Sumpaico - Head of Investment Promotions, Quezon City Local Government Mr. Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan - Head of Arts, British Council Philippines Engr. Romelen Tresvalles - Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology - NCR Office Mr. Robert Ryan Delos Reyes - Senior Labor and Employment Officer, Department of Labor and Employment - NCR Office Mr. Ray Elevazo - OIC Administrator, Cooperative Development Authority Dr. Marie Lisa Dacanay - President, Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia Mr. Paul Anthony De Guzman - Programs Development Manager, Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (GoNegosyo)
Moderator: Dr. Norby Salonga – Founding Director, LSEED Center
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Certified Digital Negosyo
Breakout
Room C
Mr. Carlo Calimon - President & Co-founder, StartUp Village Mr. Dennis Velasco - CEO & Founder, Prosperna Ms. Yanni Rabena - Key Accounts Manager, GCash Mr. Nico Luciano - CEO & Founder, Deliverease Technology Atty. Marlon Valderama - CEO & Founder, LexMeet
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Business Development in the Cooperative Economy
Breakout
Room A
Moderator: Mr. Ray John Paul A. Santiago - Project Researcher Specialist, Philippine Cooperative Center
Panelists: Dr. Garibaldi O. Leonardo - Vice-Chairperson, Philippine Cooperative Center Ms. Cecilia M. Laguna - Acting CEO, 1CISP Dr. Paul Allan A. Espina - CEO, Cooperative Health Management Federation Mr. Cristopher Y. Marquez - CEO, One Cooperative Technology Service Mr. Jorge G. Lumasag, Jr. - CEO, One Cooperative Bank
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Showcase Event: Back to Basics: Embracing Homesteading and Green Technology for a Sustainable Future
Action Workshop: Mapping the Available Resources to Accelerate the ASEAN SDG-SSE Roadmap (2026-2030)
Breakout
Room D
3:00 - 3:30 PM
PM BREAK
Break
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Hands-On Session - AI for SEs with Meta's AI for Business
Plenary
Plenary
Ms. Cams Sta Ana - Tuason - Client Partner, Meta
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Compendium of Resources for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: A Guide for Philippine NGOs and Foundations
Breakout
Room E
Mr. Rodmark Barriga - President, SAPSE Ms. Hana Superal - Project Officer, AF-ICARE Mr. Rusty Binas - Consultant, Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Building
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Certified Digital Negosyo
Breakout
Room C
Mr. Carlo Calimon - President & Co-founder, StartUp Village Mr. Dennis Velasco - CEO & Founder, Prosperna Ms. Yanni Rabena - Key Accounts Manager, GCash Mr. Nico Luciano - CEO & Founder, Deliverease Technology Atty. Marlon Valderama - CEO & Founder, LexMeet
3:30 - 5:00 PM
From Idea to Legal Entity: Navigating Small Business Registration in the Philippines
Mini Event
2F Foyer
Ms. Maria Carina Rodriguez - Owner, Promaserve OPC
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Workshop for Actionable Programs - Philippine SE Roadmap Council Subsectors
Breakout
Room A
Philippine SE Roadmap Council Workshop Facilitated by BFF and SAPSE
Please note that the program and lineup of speakers are subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding as we work to deliver a smooth and meaningful experience.
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Plenary
Breakout
Mini Event
Break
8:00 AM
Registration and Opening of Booths
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Launching of the National Social Enterprise Registry
Plenary
Plenary
Mr. Hobi Cortes - Executive Director, Bayan Innovation Group Ms. Candy Sagun - Founder, Expoxur Mr. Ben Secretario - Program Manager, UN Global Compact Network Philippines
9:00 - 10:30 AM
From Migrants to Social Entrepreneurs
Breakout
Room D
Moderator: Mr. Luke Orbos – Executive Director, Bayan Academy
Panel Discussants: Mr. Paul Ng – Training Center Manager, Fair Training Center (FTC) Mr. Carlos Hechanova – Development Manager, Migrasia Ms. Dyanne Christine T. De Ocampo - Labor and Employment Officer III, Quezon City Public Employment Service Office (PESO)
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Advancing Impact Investing for Philippine Social Enterprises
Breakout
Room E
Mr. Philo Alto - Founder & CEO, Asia Value Advisors Ms. Alexa Blas - Executive Director, Bayan EDGE Ms. Priya Thachadi - Co-Founder & CEO, Villgro Philippines Mr. Clint Coo - Regional Manager - Asia, GSG Impact
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Catalyst Now Philippine Chapter Launch
Breakout
Room C
Dr. Faiz Kalamudin - Catalyst Now Governing Council Member, Catalyst Now ASEAN Co-Chair Ms. Hannah Morillo -ASEAN Chapter core group members/ APAC Mental Health co-chair Prof. Carlo Sagun - Co-chairperson, Catalyst Now Philippines Mr. Rodmark Barriga - Co-chairperson, Catalyst Now Philippines Ms. Sophia Morita - Membership Mobilizer, Pollinate Impact
10:30 - 11:00 AM
AM BREAK
Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Government’s Localization Efforts: Going for Depth in Pilot Areas and Replication at Scale
Breakout
Room C
Ms. Mona Celine V. Yap - Head, Quezon City Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office Mr. Mark Ericson F. Fiedacan – Municipal Cooperative Development Officer, Municipality of Odiongan Dr. Hayat M. Pilas - Chief, Cooperative - Development Division, Cooperative and Social Enterprise Authority - BARMM Mr. Lininding M. Pangandaman - Chief, Social Enterprise Division, Cooperative and Social Enterprise Authority - BARMM Mr. Hubert Pio S. Cortes – Executive Director, Bayan Innovation Group
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Measuring Impact of Social Enterprises and Development Work
Plenary
Plenary
Dr. Dissa Ahdanisa - Program Officer, Peacebuilding Team, Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) Ms. Maan Sicam - President and Co-Founder, Happy Helpers Dr. Nathalie Lourdes Africa Verceles - Professor 9, Doctor of Social Development, University of the Philippines, Diliman Dr. Khairil Ahmad - Director, MySDG Centre for Social Inclusion, APPGM-SDG | Adjunct Professor of Practice, University of Nottingham Malaysia Mr. Rodmark Barriga - President of Society for the Advancement of Professional Social Entrepreneurship and the CEO of Palamigan Co. Dr. Benjamin R. Quinones, Jr. - Founder, Asian Solidarity Economy Council (ASEC) Dr. Eduardo Canela - Data Analyst/Science Specialist, Organization Development (OD) practitioner
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Meta's BIDA AI-ccelerate Program Run
Breakout
Room A
Ms. Michelle Bandibad - Bayan Academy Assistant Program Manager
Facilitator: Ms. Janine Chiong - Meta Accredited Trainer | Co-Founder, President and CEO, Habi Footwear & Lifestyle
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Marketplace and Tech Booths Final Hour
Mini Event
2F Foyer
Mr. Raymund Aaron - Chairperson, MSMEs and PAs Subsector of the SE Roadmap
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Raffle Draw for SE Passport Activity
Mini Event
2F Foyer
Mr. Raymund Aaron - Chairperson, MSMEs and PAs Subsector of the SE Roadmap
12:30 - 1:30 PM
LUNCH
Break
Plenary
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Presentation of the 2026 Action Programs of the Philippine SE Roadmap Subsectors
Plenary
Plenary
Philippine SE Roadmap Council
3:00 - 4:00
Maka-kalikasan Conversations with Ambassadors of Philippine Social Enterprises
Plenary
Plenary
Moderators: Prof. Carlo Sagun - President and CEO, Bayan Family of Foundations; Co-secretariat of the Philippine SE Roadmap Prof. Raymund Aaron - Banana Chief, Villa Socorro Farm; Chairperson, MSMEs and People’s Associations Subsector – Philippine SE Roadmap
Miss Earth Champions: Ms. Namnue Waree Ngamkham – Thailand; Miss Fire 2025 Ms. Mỹ Anh Trịnh – Vietnam; Miss Water 2025 Ms. Sóldís Ívarsdóttir – Iceland; Miss Air 2025 Ms. Natálie Puskinová – Czech Republic; Miss Earth 2025
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Dialogue on Continuing the ASEAN Agenda for the SDGs and Conference Closing
Plenary
Plenary
Moderators: Dr. Benjamin Quiñones - Founding Chair, Asian Solidarity Economy Council (Philippines); Co-chairperson, SE Roadmap - NGOs Subsector Prof. Carlo Sagun - President and CEO, Bayan Family of Foundations
ASEAN Counterparts: Dr. Eri Trinurini-Adhi - Chairperson, Asian Solidarity Economy Council (Indonesia) Ms. Zoel Ng - Director, My SDG Academy (Malaysia)
Philippines Counterparts: Mr. Rodmark Barriga - President, Society for the Advancement of Professional Social Entrepreneurship Ms. Mona Celine Yap - Head, Quezon City Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office
Response and Special Message: Sec. Lope B. Santos III - Secretary and Lead Convenor, National Anti-Poverty Commission
Please note that the program and lineup of speakers are subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding as we work to deliver a smooth and meaningful experience.
The 2025 Philippine SE Roadmap Conference is an on-site 3-day experience anchored on 5 thematic tracks designed to catalyze SE and SSE development in the Philippines and the ASEAN region:
INNOVATE
Discover how digitalization of business processes, practical technological tools, and emerging innovations are able to grow the size, scale, and impact of SE and SSE operations.
SCALE
Strengthen end-to-end support of SE and SSE entities through integrated services in financing and impact investment; impact measurement; and capacity development.
CONNECT
Build ecosystems through partnerships among SEs, SSEs, and critical actors to reach shared milestones and tackle challenges in achieving SDGs
SHOWCASE
Experience a large-scale marketplace of products and services from members of the SE Roadmap and partner communities.
NURTURE
Engage in formative sessions to shape the next generation of social entrepreneurs and changemakers - from mentoring and youth-focused SE immersion to design thinking for sustainable futures.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Exciting things ahead! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:
Plenaries and Breakout Discussions
Workshops
Marketplace
Networking
If you’re a social entrepreneur, an impact enabler, or an advocate, this event is for you. Be part of this community of impact!
Get all the essential information you need to make the most of your conference experience.
When and where is the 2025 Philippine SE Roadmap Conference happening?
Date: November 5–7, 2025 Time: *8:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Registration opens at 8:00 AM. The first session will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Venue: Quezon City Meeting, Incentives, Conference & Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) Center, Philippines
👔 Dress Code: Business Attire
How do I register when I arrive at the venue, and where will I be seated?
Registration
Participants who have pre-registered for the SE Roadmap Conference may proceed directly to the Registration Area located in the main lobby of the QC M.I.C.E. Center.
Upon arrival, please sign the attendance sheet at the 1st floor Registration Area and claim your event kit and ID.
Registration counters will open at 8:00 AM daily.
All sessions will begin promptly at 9:00 AM daily. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to complete the registration and to avoid disruption to ongoing sessions.
Walk-in attendees may register at a designated counter near the main lobby.
Seating
After registration, ushers will guide participants to their designated seating areas.
Reserved seating areas are designated for speakers and co-organizers. Ushers will assist in directing guests to these sections, and participants are kindly requested to refrain from occupying seats marked as reserved to maintain courtesy and protocol.
Meals
Complimentary meals will be served in the plenary hall, available on a limited basis or while supplies last.
What are the conference tracks, and how do I choose which sessions to attend?
There are 5 conference tracks: Showcase, Innovate, Nurture, Scale, and Connect. Each of these tracks will have mini events and breakout sessions. There will also be plenary sessions, which we encourage all participants to attend.
For the day-to-day program, kindly refer to the earlier sections of this webpage so you can choose which sessions you’d like to attend.
Plenary sessions will be conducted on the 1st floor, while breakout sessions will be held on the 2nd floor. Rooms will be clearly marked, and event marshals will be available to assist guests to their chosen session.
SHOWCASE: Social Enterprise (SE) Marketplace
Our SE Marketplace, located at the Main Entry Arcade and Second Floor of the QC M.I.C.E. Center, will be open throughout the event. This space will feature SE exhibitors offering sustainably sourced snacks, beverages, and locally made products available for purchase.
How do I get to the venue, and what are my options for parking, if I bring a vehicle?
The SE Roadmap Conference will be held in the heart of Quezon City, making it accessible for both local and visiting participants. The QC M.I.C.E. Center is located within the Quezon City Hall Complex area, along Elliptical Road, Diliman.
🚌 Via QCity Bus (Free Ride)
The Quezon City Government operates the QCity Bus Service, offering free rides on several routes that start or end at Quezon City Hall — a convenient option for city commuters.
Key Routes:
Route 1: Quezon City Hall ↔ Cubao
Route 2: Quezon City Hall ↔ Litex / IBP Road
Route 4: Quezon City Hall ↔ General Luis
Route 5: Quezon City Hall ↔ Mindanao Ave. via Visayas Ave.
Route 6: Quezon City Hall ↔ Gilmore
Route 7: Quezon City Hall ↔ C5 / Ortigas Ave. Ext.
Route 8: Quezon City Hall ↔ Muñoz
🕒 Schedule: Buses are available every 30 minutes (depending on traffic conditions).
🚎 Via Jeepney or Bus
Quezon City Hall is accessible via several jeepney and bus routes. These include Fairview, Philcoa, Cubao, and Project 2–3, which traverse major thoroughfares such as Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon Avenue, and Kalayaan Avenue.
🗺 Tip: Look for routes heading toward Elliptical Road or Quezon City Hall.
🚆 Via MRT and LRT Trains
MRT-3: Alight at Quezon Avenue Station. From there, take a jeepney or bus to Elliptical Road or Quezon City Hall.
LRT-2: Alight at Anonas Station. Exit toward Molave Street, where jeepneys bound for Quezon City Hall are available.
🚘 Private Vehicle
For private vehicles, the venue is accessible via major Quezon City thoroughfares:
Commonwealth Avenue
Quezon Avenue
Kalayaan Avenue
Use navigation apps such as Waze or Google Maps, and set the destination to Quezon City Hall or QC M.I.C.E. Center.
Parking Options:
Designated Steel Parking areas near Quezon City Memorial Circle or City Hall
As QC M.I.C.E Center is within the Quezon City Hall Compound, please note that parking slots in the area are very limited, and it is strongly encouraged that you find alternative parking or utilize public transportation.
Alternative Parking: SM North EDSA, Trinoma or Vertis North
From these malls, participants may take the free QCity Bus to Quezon City Hall.
Buses are available every 30 minutes, approximately.
In case of an emergency, who can I approach at the venue?
To ensure the safety and orderliness of the event, the Quezon City Government will oversee venue security, with personnel assigned to key areas within and around the premises.
Emergency exits and first aid stations will be clearly marked.
All safety measures will follow city protocols in coordination with the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO).
For any concerns or assistance during the event, please approach any of our stationed event marshals or visit the Help Desk near the registration area.