Established in 2014, the ACIOA is dedicated to fostering collaboration and sharing best practices in ICT among CIOs, industry leaders, and public sector representatives. The flagship forum serves as a premier platform for CXOs to discuss advancement in technology, innovation, human capital development, and leadership. The theme for this year’s forum is “Empowering C-Suites: Pioneering ASEAN’s Sustainable Digital Future With AI, Cybersecurity, and Green Innovation.” The Philippines hosted the 8th ASEAN CIO Forum was Co-organized by Women’s Business Council Philippines (WomenbizPH) and supported by Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) , Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs (OUCSCA) and other private organizations.
The 8th ACIOA Forum featured keynotes and panel discussions around topics such as sustainable initiatives for a greener digital tomorrow, strategies for strengthening cybersecurity resilience, and emerging challenges and opportunities in AI and blockchain within ASEAN.
Mylene Abiva, President/CEO, FELTA Multi-Media Inc. was a panelist for The future of work: The role of AI and robotics in shaping ASEAN’s workforce held last September 19, 2024 at Dusit Thani Manila.
Ms. Abiva session discussed the challenges, opportunities, and potential pitfalls of rapidly advancing AI and robotics in businesses and industries across the region. The integration of these technologies efficiently, cost-effectively, and more importantly, inclusively, with a well-trained and ready workforce will empower a stronger ASEAN economy that keeps apace with global digitalisation.
ASEAN CIO delegates visited WomenBizPH office, Ms. Abiva was Immediate Past Chairperson (2022-2024) and knowledge sharing with DTI Management Services Group led by ASEC Kristian Ablan and presented the DTI Digital Pilipinas Framework. and delegates had the opportunity to shop at the DTI One Town, One product (OTOP) store at the Trade and Industry Building.