The Largest Premier Innovation Conference
Ignite 2020:
Register NowJune 2020
Marriot Grand Ballroom, Manila
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:
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$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.
Participating Corporations
Participating Investors
Testimonials
“With the Philippines continuing to become a hotbed of the world’s creative and technology talents, we believe Ignite can push the Philippines into the world stage where we can see creative ideas and advanced technology put to good use and exponentially improve the lives of people everywhere.”
CEO
Dentsu Aegis Network Philippines
“Participated in IGNITE 2018 as a sponsor. I had a lot of business opportunities and even found this aggressive local company that is now our partner. I'm really grateful.”
Chief Operating Officer
Cybozu/Kintone
“With every passing year, the scale, prestige and impact has been exponentially increasing. Furthermore, IGPI has benefitted from Ignite in a plethora of ways including power networking, staying abreast with innovation in Philippines and getting access to some fantastic entrepreneurs.”
Partner
IGPI
“IGNITE was an intense week of exposure to The Philippines tech ecosystem. From forward-looking corporations to up-and-coming startups, the energy was palpable and the possibilities seemingly unbound. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously and look forward to the next installment of IGNITE.”
Managing Partner
Quest Ventures
“I connected a range of new people from corporate, VC funds and startups from various industries at Ignite. This conference always provides an excellent opportunity to catch the latest trend of startups scene in SEA and I learnt a lot from seasoned speakers with diverse expertise"
Founder & General Partner
KK Fund
“It was a first time for me to visit and see how Philippines' startup ecosystem is going on. I thought it is a high potential market from the viewpoint of population and talented people who have English and programing skill. We have invested in a few startups in Philippines, but we would like to see more startups there if we have a chance.”
Investment Manager
Cyberagent Ventures
“I had no idea it was such a large conference that would put some regional events to shame! If every country in South-East Asia has a signature startup conference then Ignite represents the Philippines! It's good to see such diverse participation and the hunger from a rising economy.”
SEA Director
MOX
“Ignite is the must-attend tech event if you'd want to connect with and learn the rising startup ecosystem of Philippines.”
Principal
Spiral Ventures
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