Day 3 | August 29 | Friday

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: Sponsor's 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: Harnessing Technology for Talent Development: PSTD’s Role in Driving Seamless Integration

    This session delves into PSTD’s role in driving the seamless integration of technology in talent development—enhancing learning experiences, boosting efficiency, and preparing organizations for the future of work.

  • 9:45AM: Plenary Debrief: Harnessing Technology: Talent Development Practitioners Role in Helping Talents Remain Relevant

    This session delves into PSTD’s role in driving the seamless integration of technology in talent development Join our panel of experts: Mark Lawrence Relova of AC Mobility, Liza Suarez of Gothong Southern and Anj Vera of Talent View. Moderated by renowned speaker Francis Kong.

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.

  • 10:40AM: Leveraging Technology to Drive Learning Accountability and Cultivate a Democratic Learning Culture for Empowered Talent Development with Robert Conrad Gonzales, CPO of GCash

    This session explores how leveraging technology can drive learning accountability and foster a democratic learning culture—empowering Talent Development professionals to create more engaged, self-directed, and future-ready learners.

  • 10:40AM: Fostering Talent Mastery: Empowering Individuals to Excel in Their Careers and Drive Organizational and Societal Impact through the use of Technology with Iñigo L. Regalado III of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

    This session explores how technology can foster talent mastery by empowering individuals to excel in their careers while driving meaningful impact across organizations and society.

  • 10:40AM: Harnessing Technology to Revolutionize Talent Discovery: Identifying and Cultivating Future Leaders with Dr. Dae Lee of The Fourth Wall

    This session explores how technology is revolutionizing talent discovery—enabling organizations to identify, nurture, and develop future leaders with greater precision and impact.

Plenary Events

Learning Engagement: Open Space Technology, Closing Keynote and Closing Remarks & Integration: Acknowledgements

  • 1:20PM: Learning Engagement: Open Space Technology

    This learning engagement uses Open Space Technology—a participant-driven process that empowers individuals to set the agenda, share insights, and collaborate on solutions to topics they’re most passionate about.

  • 2:35PM: CEO's Perspective in Building a Sustainable Talent Development Culture with Mr. Dennis Jordan, current President of MGen Renewable Energy, Inc. and MTerra Solar

    Gain insights from the top as CEOs share their vision, challenges, and strategies in building a sustainable talent development culture that drives long-term growth and organizational resilience.

  • 3:10PM: Closing Remarks & Integration with Dr Abegail Pulma Tongco, the 50th PSTD NC Board Sponsor

    Dr. Abegail Pulma Tongco, 50th PSTD NC Board Sponsor, delivers the closing remarks—highlighting key insights, reflections, and a call to action to integrate learnings into impactful talent development practice.

  • 3:30PM Strategic Leadership: Driving Talent Sustainability into Full Realization and Actualization with Jolina Kahn, 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 lyra.deleonamane@tdcx.com 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.