Day 2 | August 28 | Thursday

The learning continues with back-to-back sessions that challenge perspectives, deepen expertise, and spark real-world solutions. Get ready for insightful talks and practical strategies that will set your passion for talent development ablaze.

  • 8:00AM: Power Hour

    Get up close with the latest innovations in talent development as PSTD’s trusted partners showcase cutting-edge tools, fresh insights, and emerging trends shaping the future of our field.

  • 9:00AM: Interactive Engagement Session

    Join this high-energy session designed to spark meaningful conversations, share insights, and co-create ideas with fellow talent development professionals in a dynamic, hands-on format.

  • 9:40AM: Building the Blueprint for Economic Growth and Nation-Building: PSTD’s Role in Defining Talent Development Standards and Industry Benchmarks with Atty. Alex Cabrera, Chairman Emeritus of PwC Philippines

    This session highlights how the Talent Development Framework defines industry benchmarks that elevate workplace practices, improve lives, and contribute to sustainable economic and nation-building efforts.

  • 10:00AM: Fireside Chat | Building the Blueprint for Elevating the Filipino Workforce: PSTD's Role in Establishing Talent Development Standards and Industry Benchmarks with Nerissa Berba, Chief People Officer of Security Bank

    Discover how PSTD is establishing national talent development standards to address evolving industry and societal challenges—strengthening workforce mobility, enhancing retention, and unlocking the full potential of Filipino talent for organizational and economic progress.

  • 9:55AM: President's Report by Rinah Rivero, 2025 PSTD President

    9:55AM: President's Report by Rinah Rivero, 2025 PSTD President

    A comprehensive overview of PSTD’s key milestones, strategic initiatives, and industry impact over the past year—highlighting the Society’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the continuous advancement of the talent development profession.

  • 10:05AM: ABLAZE: Illuminating the Pathways of Talent Development by Eugene Acevedo, President and CEO of RCBC

    This inspiring keynote brings the 2025 PSTD theme to life by highlighting how the talent development community ignites passion, fosters innovation, and builds actionable pathways for growth. It emphasizes talent development’s crucial role in driving economic progress, enhancing productivity, retaining talent, and managing a multi-generational workforce.

  • 10:25AM: Leaders Forum | Illuminating the Pathways of Talent Development: Integrating Enablers to Elevate Talent Development

    This session highlights the vital role of Talent Development enablers—strategy, people, process, technology, and culture—in fostering growth and unlocking talent’s full potential. Strengthening these enablers drives high performance, boosts productivity, and contributes to sustainable nation-building.

  • 11:00AM: Learning Engagement | Open Space Technology facilitated by Gallup

    Using an Open Space Technology approach, designated areas of the Plenary Hall will focus on key talent development challenges, allowing delegates to freely join discussions most relevant to their organizations. This interactive format encourages the sharing of insights and co-creation of practical solutions.

Concurrent Sessions

Participants are invited to select the topics that resonate most with their interests and organizational needs, engaging deeply in focused discussions and practical learning experiences.

  • 1:00PM: Championing Talent Development as the Strategic Business Driver

    1:00PM: Championing Talent Development as the Strategic Business Driver

    This session will talk about practical strategies for senior leaders to position talent development at the core of business success, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry demands.

  • 1:00PM: Future-Proofing Talent as a Tactical Business Driver

    This session will focus on actionable tactics on how functional leaders can build cross-functional talent pipelines as a tactical business driver and ensure alignment with departmental goals and operational demands.

  • 1:00PM: Engaging Talent as an Operational Business Driver

    This session will explore actionable tactics on how line managers can sustain talent development to meet continuously evolving operational demands.

  • 3:30PM Unleashing Potential: Cultivating a Dynamic Culture of Talent Discovery with Liza Manalo-Mapagu of ASEAMETRICS

    3:30PM Unleashing Potential: Cultivating a Dynamic Culture of Talent Discovery with Liza Manalo-Mapagu of ASEAMETRICS

    Explore strategies to build a workplace culture that continuously uncovers and develops employee strengths, empowering leaders to place talent where they can thrive and drive success.

  • 3:00PM: Molding Talent: Learning Outside the Traditional Classroom with Dr. Vic Catanghal of TELUS Digital

    Discover how leaders can intentionally shape talent beyond the classroom by creating flexible development programs and providing meaningful growth opportunities that align with evolving business needs.

  • 3:00PM: Shaping Pathways: Empowering Talents to Maximize Their Potentials with Doreen Cooper-Medina, International Speaker and Author

    Learn best practices for fostering a culture that empowers employees to shape their own growth, maximize their talents, and align their development with organizational goals.