With over 50 international speakers and 1,500 expected audience members, this is the biggest event by the Ignite team yet.
A gathering of the top minds in innovation across Asia in startups, investments and industry, to share world-changing ideas and best practices in shaping the world’s technologies.
Ignite 2020 is a two-day event that features world-class keynote speakers, WILDFIRE: New and Improved Pitch competition , and MATCH: the biggest business matching in the country today. Get ready for endless opportunities to collaborate with exciting innovators and established institutions.
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“If every country in South-East Asia has a signature startup conference then Ignite represents the Philippines!”
Navin Danapal
SEA Director of Mobile Only Accelerator (MOX)
Past Speakers
Over 50 world-class speakers dedicated to helping you and your business grow.

Drew Calin

Naga Tan

James Tan

Alexander Hamilton

Hanno Stegmann

Enrique Gonzalez

Robert W. van Zwieten

Amarit Charoenphan

Koichi Saito

Ryu Hirota

Neel Chowdhury

Nguyen Phi Van

Adrian Avendano

Mathew Welch

Yuki Koyama

Samuel Jeanblanc

Brian Cu

Tristan de Belloy

Gui Faria

Karl Mak

Kartini Andri Wardhani

Froilan Rabatan

RJ Balmater

Ong Le Yu

Jojo Flores

David Kuo

Bhavna Suresh

Todd Schweitzer

Kohki Sakata

Gilberto Gaeta

Yutaka Kitade

Vincent G. Tobias

Alex Bono

Johanna L. Wiese

Karel Holub

Joshua Agusta

Kylie Misa

Christian Besler

Nathan Boublil

Supachai Kid Parchariyanon

Steve D. Benitez

Mohan Belani

John Aguilar

Minette B. Navarrete

James Soukamneuth

Carmina Bayombong

Vijay Tirathrai

Angelito M. Villanueva

William Valtos Jr.

Kenji Nakanishi

Martin Lichauco

Haruka Furukawa

Paolo Limcaoco

Cindy Wang

Amra Naidoo

Moritz Gastl

Will Kim

John Orrock

Josep Curto Diaz

Pedro Paez

James Gilbert

Maria Corazon Bulatao

Navin Danapal

Karena Belin

Jo Chan

Jeffrey Seah

Frederic Levy

Pinky T. Yee

Diane Eustaquio

Rosie Keller

Gerard Chia

Gerard Chia

Miguel Warren

Pailin Pie Vichakul

Ravi Trivedi

Kurt Tanyu

Tomo Watanabe

Takashi Ishihara

Hamilton Angluben

Geryll Pastor

Don Pansacola

Ericson James Pacaba

Donald Lim

Dr. Rafaelita M. Aldaba

Rene A. Ledesma Jr.

April Ong Vano

Dae Lee
Pitch Competition
A redefined competition that invites startups to pitch to
multiple organisations, judges and prizes all on one stage.

Presented by:
$10,000.00
Compete for Equity Free Cash PrizeWin a trip to the Seedstars Regional Summit and a chance to win $500,000.00 in equity investment.
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Past Judges
FutureNow Ventures Judges

Ikuo Hiraishi

Christiaan K.

Samir Chaibi

Ching Tseng
Seedstars Judges

Michael Lee

Pailin Pie Vichakul

Marina Aoe Shimono

John Orrock

Abraham Hidayat
PLDT Judge

Leandro “Andy” T. Santos
QBO Judge

Katrina Rausa Chan
Business Matching

The largest innovation-centric Business Matching event in the country that brings together Startups, Investors and Corporations in the spirit of collaboration.
How to Join
Register your corporation or apply for your startup.
Email confirmation will be sent within 48 hours with payment link.
Use payment link to purchase the Business Matching Pass.
Payment confirmation will be sent via email after purchase.
Testimonials
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GF, Marriott Grand Ballroom, 2 Resort Dr, Pasay, 1309 Metro Manila
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