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2026Innovators SummitIloilo Leg
“From Ideas to Impact: Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs”
October 23-24, 2026 · Iloilo City
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“From Ideas to Impact: Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs”
Iloilo City's startup community has been building momentum for years — through the Western Visayas Innovative Startup Fest, the UMWAD consortium of schools and enablers, and the support of DOST, PCCI, and the city and province. The Iloilo Leg brings that ecosystem into one room for two days: student founders, young startups, mentors, technology business incubators, and partners, all working on the same question — how a classroom idea becomes a real venture that serves Ilonggos. Whether you arrive with an idea, a team, or just curiosity, there is a seat for you.
Meet the people who build
Mentors, incubators, and campus partners ready to help you shape an idea and find teammates.
Find your next step
Support programs, clinics, and signposts — leave knowing exactly what to do after the summit.
Grow with the ecosystem
A showcase of what Ilonggo founders are already building — and an invitation to build alongside them.
Join us on October 23-24, 2026 in Iloilo City.
Register for the summitProgram
Official program flow for October 23-24, 2026 — times and contents are pending confirmation. One Registration Form covers both days.
Day 1 · Oct 23 — Ignite ideas
- 8:00 AMOPENING
Registration
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- 9:00 AMOPENING
Opening and welcome
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- 9:30 AMKEYNOTE
Keynote: From Ideas to Impact
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- 10:30 AMPANEL
Student founder stories
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- 1:30 PMNETWORKING
Mentor introductions and networking
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Day 2 · Oct 24 — Build and launch
- 8:30 AMOPENING
Recap and day-two kickoff
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- 9:00 AMCLINIC
Mentor clinics and support booths
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- 11:00 AMSHOWCASE
Startup showcase and feedback
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- 2:00 PMPANEL
Partner programs you can join after
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- 4:00 PMCLOSING
Closing commitments and next steps
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Speakers
Meet the founders, mentors, and partners contributing to the summit — from student ventures to startup support and ecosystem guidance. Full profiles to be announced.
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About
This summit is organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iloilo Chapter — the voice of Ilonggo business and part of the nationwide PCCI network promoting trade, investment, and entrepreneurship in the province and city.
For this summit, PCCI Iloilo brings together the region's startup enablers — UMWAD Western Visayas, DOST, the Innovative StartupFest community, JCI Iloilo, and the city and provincial governments — so two days of ideas turn into lasting support for young founders.
October 23-24, 2026 · Iloilo City. Seats are limited for the two-day journey — reserve yours now through the official Form and turn your idea into your next step.