Championing Change
Powering Growth

8th September 2026, Manila Marriott Hotel

Powering the Next Chapter of Growth
Through People, AI and Leadership


The Philippines is at a pivotal moment. As AI transforms industries, workforce expectations evolve, and competition for talent intensifies, organisations must rethink how they grow, innovate, and lead.

Success in this new era will depend on the ability to harness the power of people, AI, and leadership to build future-ready organisations and drive sustainable growth.

People Matters TechHR Pulse Philippines 2026 brings together HR, business, and technology leaders to explore how organisations can champion change and power the next chapter of growth.

200+

ATTENDEES

20+

SPEAKERS

15+

HR & Work Tech
Partners

AGENDA

People Matters TechHR Pulse Philippines 2025 will help curate a road map to Shaping the Next Evolution of People & Organisations through these key agenda pillars curated specially for you:

Economic Transformation:
Unlocking Human Capital
Pivoting the Philippines' young workforce toward high-productivity, innovation, and higher-value work to position the nation as Southeast Asia's ultimate talent powerhouse.
Enterprise Transformation:
Reimagining for an Intelligent Future
Moving beyond AI experimentation to full-scale systems integration - redesigning operating models for maximum agility, resilience, and growth in a tech-driven economy.
Workforce Transformation
Redefining Skills & Career Pathways
Building flexible talent models focused on rapid upskilling, AI literacy, and continuous learning, prioritizing adaptable skills over static job titles.
Human Transformation
Prioritizing Trust, Well-being & Sustainability
Placing psychological safety, purpose, and flexibility at the core of the employee experience to design workplaces where people truly flourish amid ongoing change.
Leadership Transformation Empowering
Leaders to Navigate and Inspire Change
Leadership is now a national differentiator. The leaders of tomorrow must guide not just teams, but entire systems through volatility and transformation. This pillar focuses on developing leaders who can translate technology into impact, inspire trust in times of disruption, and foster cultures of innovation and reinvention. By advancing collaborative and adaptive leadership, the Philippines can build more resilient organisations and a future-ready nation.

SPEAKERS

WHAT`S EXCITING

LEARN IN INNOVATIVE
FORMATS
Besides keynote speeches, panel discussions and masterclasses, People Matters TechHR Pulse also brings you sessions, workshops and out-of-the-box themed activities to reimagine work.
PHILIPPINES'S LARGEST
HR & WORK TECH EXPO
A dynamic showcase of the most innovative technologies and solutions in the HR and work technology space. Immerse yourself in a vibrant marketplace where leading tech companies converge to present their latest offerings.
LEARN THROUGH
IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS
Step into the future of talent leadership with immersive workshops designed to equip you with cutting-edge skills and techniques to conquer people and work challenges in 2025 & beyond. Get a chance to learn from global HR and work tech thought leaders and experts.
MEET & NETWORK WITH
HR & TALENT LEADERS
Network with 300+ talent leaders, HR professionals, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and speakers. We will help you connect with curious leaders, help you set up one-to-one meetings and expand your professional network.

PEOPLE MATTERS TECHHR LEGACY

People Matters TechHR is the annual convergence of future-forward business, talent and tech professionals and decision-makers. It is not just a conference but an experience that gives you inspiration from the most progressive thought leaders of our time and connects our community to the most trusted solution providers and our bustling partner ecosystem.

29090+

DELEGATES
ATTENDEES

1433+

SPEAKERS

1000+

HR AND WORK TECH
PARTNERS

320+

HR AND WORK TECH
STARTUPS

PAST PARTNERS 2025

MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE? JOIN AS A TEAM.

Teams that learn together, stay together. The creation of a better future is the need of the hour. More than ever before, we need to find solutions to the biggest challenges at the intersection of people, work and technology. As you journey into the future with your team at People Matters TechHR PulsePhilippines, you will move away from hierarchy to collective wisdom, from control to self-discipline and from jobs to realising true potential within individuals, organisations and society.

You may contact the following in case of enquiries for more than 10 delegates:
Yunus Khan
Email: techhr_delegates@gopeoplematters.com
Mobile: +65 98391902 (WhatsApp) +91 9911116594 (Viber)

TechHR India 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

People Matters TechHR Pulse Philippines 2026 is one of the leading HR and work-tech conferences in the Philippines, bringing together HR leaders, business executives, technology innovators, and AI experts. Taking place on 8 September 2026 at Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts, the conference explores the theme 'Championing Change: Powering the Next Chapter of Growth Through People, AI and Leadership.'

People Matters TechHR Pulse Philippines 2026 will be held on 8 September 2026 in Manila, Philippines.

The conference will take place at Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, conveniently located opposite NAIA Terminal 3.

People Matters TechHR Pulse Philippines 2026 is an in-person HR conference held in Manila, offering networking, learning, and collaboration opportunities for HR and business leaders.

The conference begins at 9:00 AM and concludes at approximately 5:00 PM, featuring keynote sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and the HR and work-tech exhibition.

The Manila Marriott Hotel is located within Newport World Resorts in Pasay and is directly opposite NAIA Terminal 3, making it easily accessible by car, taxi, ride-hailing services, or airport shuttle.

Yes. Delegates can stay at the Manila Marriott Hotel, the conference venue, or choose from several hotels within Newport World Resorts, all within walking distance.

People Matters TechHR Pulse Philippines 2026 is organised by People Matters, one of Asia's leading HR media, research, and community platforms, renowned for organising world-class HR and work-tech conferences.

The 2026 conference theme is 'Championing Change: Powering the Next Chapter of Growth Through People, AI and Leadership,' focusing on how organisations can accelerate business growth through people, AI, leadership, and innovation.

The conference brings together 200+ HR, business, and technology leaders, 20+ renowned speakers, and 15+ HR and work-tech partners, creating one of the Philippines' premier HR networking events.

People Matters TechHR Pulse Philippines is part of the renowned TechHR Series, Asia's largest HR and work-tech conference platform. Attendees gain practical insights into AI in HR, leadership, workforce transformation, digital HR, and emerging workplace trends while networking with senior HR and business leaders.

For delegate registration, contact Yunus Khan at techhr_delegates@gopeoplematters.com. For partnership opportunities, contact Nikhil Bhardwaj at nikhil.bhardwaj@gopeoplematters.com. For speaking opportunities, contact Abhinab Das at abhinab.das@gopeoplematters.com.

CONTACT US


Send Enquiry

For Partner Enquiries:

Nikhil Bhardwaj
partners@techhrconference.com
Mobile: +65 9839 3512

 

For Delegate Enquiries:

Yunus Khan
techhr_delegates@gopeoplematters.com
Mobile: +65 98391902 (WhatsApp) +91 9911116594 (Viber)

 

For Speaker Enquiries:

Abhinab Das
abhinab.das@gopeoplematters.com
Mobile: +91 92114 84456
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