Atty. Paul Santos
Director
Philippine Retailers Association
April 15, 2027|Novotel Manila Araneta City
Shopping in the Age of AI
Redefine storesfor a new era
Bringing together retail leaders, pioneers, innovators and AI experts to explore the next era of commerce transformation in the Philippines.
231
Senior Level Delegates
110+
Retail / eCommerce Organizations
81%
C-level Decision Makers
20
Speakers / Panelists
17
Event Partners
10+
Solutions Providers
2026 Edition Attendees Summary
About the Summit
From traditional stores to AI-powered shopping journeys.
~13.8%
CAGR
200+
Retailers
AI
Focus
As Philippine consumers rapidly embrace digital channels, mobile payments, social commerce and personalized shopping experiences, retailers are redefining how they operate, engage customers and compete in an increasingly connected marketplace.
The Asia Retail Innovation Summit Philippines 2027 showcases practical strategies and real-world case studies from leading retailers, shopping malls, department stores, convenience chains, specialty retailers, eCommerce platforms and technology providers.
Designed as an executive-level platform, the event connects CEOs, C-suite executives, digital transformation leaders, retail strategists and solution providers to exchange insights, build partnerships and accelerate innovation across the Philippine retail ecosystem.
“The Philippines retail industry is moving from digital adoption to intelligent commerce — powered by AI, social commerce, omnichannel ecosystems and customer data.”
The Philippine retail/eCommerce market stood at around USD 17.6B in 2025 and could reach USD 33.6B by 2030 (~13.8% CAGR).
Agenda Themes
Top 8 Topics
01AI-Powered Retail Transformation
02Omnichannel Commerce & Unified Customer Experience
03Social Commerce, Live Shopping & Digital Marketplaces
04Retail Media, Data Analytics & Customer Personalization
05Future Stores: Automation, Smart Retail & Store Experience
06Digital Payments, Loyalty & Customer Engagement
07E-Commerce Growth, Logistics & Last-Mile Innovation
08Retail Leadership, Sustainability & Future Business Models
Previous & Invited Speakers
The industry leaders under one roof
A sample of our previous and invited speakers — more being announced for the 2027 edition.
Rosemarie Ong
SEVP & COO
Wilcon Depot, Inc.
Rhea Janice Go-Lao
Chief Operating Officer
Prince Retail Group of Companies
Janina Meriel David
Chief Digital Officer
Decathlon Philippines
Denice Sy
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.
Stanley Co
Chief Executive Officer
Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.
Hermar Guitering
VP – Supply Chain
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.
Jonathan Ng
President
SM Retail
Vincent Lee
Head of Shopee Philippines
Shopee Philippines
Ángel Ramiro
Chief Operating Officer
Lazada Philippines
Paul Birkett
Chief Operating Officer
Ayala Malls
Anton Huang
President
SSI Group, Inc.
Christine Arriola
Country General Manager
Inditex Group
Donnie Tantoco
Chief Executive Officer
Royal Duty Free Shops, Inc.
Harvey Ong
Chief Operating Officer
Alfamart Trading Philippines, Inc.
More invited speakers for 2027
Call for Speakers
Apply to speak on the main stage at RIAPH 2027.
Share your insight on AI, unified commerce or customer experience before 200+ senior decision-makers. Contact Nurlaela Firdaus, Conference Producer · firdaus.ella@escom-events.com · +62 858 2124 9931
Draft Agenda
A full day of strategy, technology & best practices
Programme subject to change. Speaker names and abstracts are updated as the line-up is confirmed.
M
Track
Morning Session
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:10
Abstract to be updated.
- 09:30
AI is becoming a core operating capability rather than a stand-alone technology project. This keynote examines how leading retailers use AI to improve merchandising, customer engagement, productivity and decision-making, while identifying the leadership, data and operating-model changes required to convert experimentation into measurable growth.
- 09:50
How retailers can prioritize high-value use cases, connect AI with existing workflows, establish responsible governance and move from isolated pilots to scalable deployment — without losing human judgment, brand consistency or customer trust.
- 10:10
Smart checkout, computer vision, digital clienteling, experiential formats and store-based fulfillment, with a practical focus on technologies that improve service and productivity in the Philippine market.
- 10:30
- 11:10
AI-driven personalization, loyalty redesign, conversational service and frictionless checkout — combining technology with human service to increase conversion, retention and customer lifetime value while protecting consumer data and trust.
- 11:30
How marketplaces, retailers and brand owners use AI in discovery, search, recommendations, pricing and campaign optimization to improve traffic quality, conversion and repeat purchase.
- 11:50
Retail and eCommerce leaders compare transformation priorities: what is delivering value now, where implementation stalls, and which capabilities Philippine retailers must build to compete through 2030.
- 12:30
A
Track
Afternoon Session
- 13:40
Live selling, affiliate ecosystems, creator partnerships and shoppable content — how to improve conversion, protect brand equity, manage platform dependence and build sustainable economics beyond promotional spikes.
- 14:20
Slot reserved for event partner.
- 14:40
Slot reserved for event partner.
- 15:00
Practical actions in packaging, sourcing, energy, waste, logistics and store design, with emphasis on measurable commercial returns and expectations from consumers, regulators, investors and global brand partners.
- 15:20
- 16:00
AI demand forecasting, inventory accuracy, warehouse automation, distributed fulfillment and last-mile orchestration — improving service levels and resilience while controlling cost and working capital.
- 16:40
Retail CXOs conclude with a concise review of the day's most actionable insights and the priorities that should move from discussion to execution.
- 17:20
- 17:30
- 18:00
Open for sponsorship. Contact angela.wei@escom-events.com should you be interested.
- 20:00
You Will Experience
Meet, network, engage, grow
Conference
The must-attend conference gathering key decision makers from retailers of all kinds in the Philippines.
Exhibition
Solution providers showcase AI, commerce, payment and in-store technologies on the exhibition floor.
Private Networking
Expand your network and develop new opportunities across the future of commerce in the Philippines.
1-on-1 Private Meetings
Pre-matched private meetings with delegates from your wish-list, plus on-site media interviews.
Who Attends
A C-suite audience across the retail value chain
eCommerce Companies17.7%
Brand Owners16.2%
Mall Operators11.1%
Technology, Solutions Providers10.9%
Retail Property Developers9.2%
Logistics, Delivery Companies7.9%
Convenience Stores7.7%
Department Stores6.8%
Media & Others6.2%
Digital Payment4.4%
Gov / Association Leaders1.9%
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Media Partners
Sponsorship
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- On-site banner setup
- 30-min speaking slot
- 3×2m exhibition booth
- 4× one-on-one private meetings
- 3 delegate passes
- Post-event report & delegate contact list
Gold Sponsor
- Full branding & promotion
- Propose your attendee wishlist
- 2-page brochure insertion
- On-site banner setup
- 15-min speaking slot
- 3×2m exhibition booth
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- Propose your attendee wishlist
- 1-page brochure insertion
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- 15-min speaking slot
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- 3×2m exhibition booth
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Other Customizable Packages
Dinner Sponsor
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Workshop Sponsor
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The organizer is a Singapore-registered company and is not registered for GST; no Goods and Services Tax is charged to sponsors or exhibitors.
Venue
Novotel Manila Araneta City — your premier business address
Modern Business Hotel
Novotel Manila Araneta City
General Aguinaldo Ave, Araneta City, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
A modern hotel in Quezon City's business and leisure district — the first Novotel in the Philippines. With the Smart Araneta Coliseum next door, Gateway Tower Mall nearby and the MRT, LRT and Araneta City BusPort at your doorstep, you are in a prime location.
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April 15, 2027 · Novotel Manila Araneta City
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