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: Sponsors' 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.

  • 10:05AM: 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 and Andoni Santos, Workforce Dev Consultant

    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 with Andoni Santos, a Consultant and Nerissa Berba, Chief People Officer of Security Bank. Moderated by: Lawrence Co

  • 10:40 AM: Tech Talk

    Tech sponsors power this learning session, supporting knowledge-sharing and helping participants stay future-ready in a fast-changing world.

  • 11:00AM: Learning Engagement: World Café

    An interactive and inclusive dialogue method where participants rotate through small-group discussions, sharing insights and ideas on key topics. Ideal for fostering collaboration, deep reflection, and collective learning. Lead Facilitator: Ruby Palma of International Management Global Philippines, Inc

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: Cultivating Excellence to Strengthen Organizational Capability with Claire Barrera, Training and Development Sr. Manager, Schenieder Electric

    This session empowers Talent Development practitioners to cultivate excellence within their teams, driving growth and strengthening organizational capability through strategic learning and development.

  • 1:00PM: Unlocking Talent Potential Through Diverse Avenues of Expression for Organizational Capability with Jonathan Fung, Head of Account Management, Global Clients, Asia

    This session invites Talent Development practitioners to explore diverse avenues of expression—creative, collaborative, and strategic—to unlock talent potential and elevate organizational capability.

  • 1:00PM: Empowering Individuals to Achieve Their Full Potential for Organizational, Professional, and Societal Impact with Sherwin Pelayo, Executive Director, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP)

    Designed for Talent Development practitioners, this session focuses on empowering individuals to reach their full potential—driving meaningful impact across organizations, careers, and communities.

  • 3:30PM Strategic Leadership: Driving Talent Sustainability into Full Realization and Actualization with Jolina Kahn of Management Strategies

    This session explores strategic leadership as a catalyst for talent sustainability, guiding leaders in turning long-term talent goals into tangible, impactful outcomes across the organization.

  • 3:30PM: Sustaining Growth: The Role of Talent Development Professionals in Continuous Talent Discovery with Lyra De Leon-Amane, Senior Training Director TDCX (PH) Inc.

    This session highlights the vital role of Talent Development professionals in sustaining organizational growth through ongoing talent discovery, nurturing potential, and building future-ready teams.

  • 3:30PM: Crafting the Future: The Role of Talent Development Professionals in Shaping Sustainable Talent Growth with JP Villanueva, Customer Success Head (SEA - Philippines), Darwinbox

    This session explores how Talent Development professionals play a pivotal role in crafting the future by shaping strategies that foster sustainable talent growth and long-term organizational success.