About the Event

CyberSecPhil Conference 2026 (CSP2026) is a premier event tailored for security
professionals across various sectors in the Philippines. The conference serves as a pivotal platform for in-depth discussions, addressing challenges, and sharing the best practices in the rapidly evolving landscape of the security industry.

With over 40+ distinguished speakers and panelists hailing from diverse
backgrounds, CSP2026 guarantees in-depth understanding of the most recent
cybersecurity trends, threats, and solutions.

CSP2026 is expected to attract more than 400 senior security experts from varioussectors in the country. Representatives from diverse fields such as financial institutions, retail, IT, healthcare, public sector, enterprises, and consumer
businesses will converge to share insights and expertise.

Additionally, there will be an exhibition area hosting approximately 20 exhibitors,
presenting the latest technologies and innovations in the global security industry.

Event Highlights - CyberSecPhil Conference 2025

The CyberSecPhil 2025 Conference, held on February 19 - 20, in Fairmont Makati, gathered 400+ attendees, 40+ speakers, 20+ sponsors and exhibitors, and 20+ sessions.

2026 Esteemed Speakers
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  • Keynote Speaker:
    Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla
    Spokesperson
    Armed Forces of the Philippines
  • Keynote Speaker:
    Atty. Renato “Aboy” A. Paraiso
    Acting Executive Director
    CICC
  • Chris Roeckl
    Chief Product Officer
    Appdome
  • Yoav Keissar
    Software Engineering Group Manager
    Appdome
  • Jack Loh
    Head of Regional Presales Consultant
    TXOne Networks
  • Kimyoung Kim
    Partner Account Director
    Broadcom
  • Daniel Aguilar
    PCountry Director
    Broadcom
  • Govindraj Basatwar
    Managing Director – APAC
    Doverunner
  • Danyon Simmons
    Senior Consultant
    Morfit Group Consulting
  • Kunal Jha
    Regional Director
    Netskope
  • Nhorgeelen R. Narra
    Country Manager
    Blancco Philippines
  • Onil Leyda
    Technical Solutions Consultant
    ManageEngine
  • David Bochsler
    Vice President APJ
    KnowBe4
  • Claire Huang
    Country Manager-Philippines
    Synology
  • Jovi Lin
    Regional Sales Manager, APAC
    Pentera
  • Cyril Villanueva
    Security Consultant, Philippines
    Forcepoint
  • Evelyn Del Monte
    Managing Director (Philippines)
    Blackpanda
  • Mike Lee
    AMD Commercial Lead Philippines
    Lenovo
  • Dr. Mary Joy Abueg
    Chief Information Officer
    and Data Privacy Director
    Palawan State University
    Board of Trustees
    National ICT Confederation of the Philippines
  • Robert Paguia
    Chief of the International Cooperation on Cybercrime Division (ICCD) - DPO
    Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)
  • Sam Jacoba
    President
    National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP)
  • Ice De Ocampo
    Director for Information Security
    AC Health
  • Carlos Tengkiat
    CISO
    RCBC
  • Roland Oscuro
    FSVP – CISO / DPO
    Philippine National Bank
  • Steffen Minkmar
    Deputy CISO
    Asian Development Bank
  • Gabriel Tuason
    Head, Information Security
    Energy Development Corporation
  • Ericho Victorino
    Chief Information Security Officer
    PETNET
  • Mark Anthony Almodovar
    Risk Services - Cybersecurity and Privacy Executive Director
    PwC Philippines
  • Jed Kenley Chua
    Chief Information Security Officer
    Asia United Bank
  • Dennis Mathew Opiso
    Chief Information Security Officer
    JG Summit Holdings Inc.
  • Elson Manahan
    VP for Legal and Compliance, Head of Data Protection Office, and former CISO
    St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Mark Santiago
    Head of IT Risk Management
    UnionDigital Bank
  • Maez De Guzman
    Global Cyber Managed Services, Emerging Markets Leader
    EY
  • Jonathan Pineda
    Acting CIO
    GSIS
  • Frank Vibar
    Chief Information Technology Officer
    Asian Hospital and Medical Center
  • Glenn William Alcala
    Chief Information Security Officer
    Reyes Tacandong & Co.
  • RB Bañez
    Regional Information Security Officer
    DSWD Field Office I
  • Favian Ong
    Business Information Security Officer
    AboitizPower
  • Jeia Tirante
    Non Financial Risk Head
    ING Hubs Philippines
  • Gilbert Trinchera
    Partner, Technology Consulting
    KPMG Philippines
  • Cel Mantua
    Philippine Council Member
    CREST
  • Marlon Umali
    Chief Information Security Officer
    City Savings Bank
  • Francisco Castillo
    Senior Vice President - Chief Information Officer
    Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
  • Gen Macalinao
    Board of Trustees at CyberGuardiansPH
    Security GRC - OT
    AboitizPower
  • Timothy Cristobal
    Head of Forensics and Offensive Security
    Gcash
  • Mac Esmilla
    Chief Information Security Officer
    SM Investments
  • Marlon Sorongon
    Chief Information Security Officer
    Maybank New York & Philippines
Delegate Breakdown
  • 50+

    Speakers

  • 300+
    Attendees
  • 50+
    CISO, CTO, CIO, IT Directors, VP of IT etc.
  • 50+
    Information Technology Officers
  • 70%
    C-level Executives
  • 25+
    Solutions Providers

Six Reasons to Attend

Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices
Attending CyberSecPhil Conference can help you stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in the industry.
1 on 1 networking with industry professionals
Conferences provide an opportunity to network with other professionals in your field , exchange ideas , and build relationships.
Learn from experts and thought leaders
CyberSecPhil Conference often feature keynote speakers and panelists who are experts in the field and can provide valuable insights and perspective
Get inspired and motivated
Conferences can be a great source of inspiration and motivation , especially if you’re feeling stuck in your current role or looking for ways to improve your skills.
Improve your company’s cybersecurity experience:
Attending cybersecasia conferences can help you identify new ways to improve cybersecurity skills & experience.
Exhibit your brand and your solutions
Getting first-hand, high-value client intelligence; connecting decision Makers; having one on one private meetings to make a sale.
CyberSecPhil Conference Key topics

CyberSecPhil Conference 2026 Agenda

09:00 – 09:05 AM

Opening Remarks
09:05 – 09:20 AM
Resilience for Innovation: Building a Secure and Innovative Digital Nation.
Speaker: Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla, Spokesperson at Armed Forces of the Philippines
09:25 – 9:45 AM
The Philippines Mobile Economy Is Under Attack: How to Use AI to Protect Against Trojans, Social Engineering Scams and Account Takeover Attacks
Speaker: Chris Roeckl, Chief Product Officer & Yoav Keissar, Software Engineering Group Manager at Appdome
9:50 - 10:10 AM
Security as a Human Problem, Not a Technical One: Transforming Risk Management in Asia’s Evolving Cyber Landscape
Speaker: David Bochsler, Vice President APJ at KnowBe4
10:15 - 10:35 AM
Strong, Stronger, Strongest: Mitigate Data Risk & Manage Sustainability with an Ironclad Data Sanitization Strategy
Speaker: Nhorgeelen R. Narra, Country Manager at Blancco Philippines
10:35 - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 - 11:20 AM
AI without Regret: How to Secure Data While Scaling AI Adoption
Speaker: Cyril Villanueva, Security Consultant, Philippines at Forcepoint
11:20 - 12:00 NN
PANEL DISCUSSION

A CISO’s Strategic Roadmap for Enterprise AI Security Governance, Policy, and Oversight
Panel Moderator:
Panelists:
  • Chris Roeckl, Chief Product Officer, Appdome 
  • Elson Manahan, VP for Legal and Compliance, Head of Data Protection Office, and former CISO at St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Mark Anthony Santiago, Head of IT Risk Management at UnionDigital Bank
  • Jed Chua, Chief Information Security Officer at Asia United Bank
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 - 2:20 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION

AI Trust Starts with Data: Securing Integrity for Enterprise Innovation
Panel Moderator:
  • Mark Anthony Almodovar, Executive Director, Risk Assurance at PwC Philippines

Panelists:
  • Ice De Ocampo, Director for Information Security at AC Health
  • Jonathan Pineda, Acting CIO at GSIS
  • Frank Vibar, Chief Information Technology Officer at Asian Hospital and Medical Center
  • Glenn William Alcala, Chief Information Security Officer at Reyes Tacandong & Co.
  • Robert Paguia, Chief of the International Cooperation on Cybercrime Division (ICCD) - DPO at Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)
2:25 - 2:45 PM
Fortifying Philippine Businesses: 5 Ways AD Solutions Shields Your Organization from Cyber Threats
Speaker: Onil Leyda, Technical Solutions Consultant at ManageEngine
2:50 - 3:10 PM
Incident Prediction: How Symantec and Carbon Black Uses AI for Cyber Security
Speaker: Kimyoung Kim, Partner Account Director at Broadcom
3:10 - 3:35 PM
Networking Break
3:40 - 4:00 PM
Crisis of Convergence: Operation Resiliency against OT Threat
Speaker: Jack Loh, Head of Regional Presales Consultant at TXOne Networks
4:00 - 4:20 PM
The Art of Cybersecurity Warfare: Lessons Sun Tzu Would Teach Today’s CISO
Speaker: Jovi Lin, Regional Sales Manager, APAC at Pentera
4:20 - 5:00 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION

Transformative Cloud Security Strategies: Enabling Modernization, Efficiency, and Innovation
Panel Moderator:
  • Glenn William Alcala, Chief Information Security Officer at Reyes Tacandong & Co.

Panelists:
  • Carlos Tengkiat, Chief Information Security Officer at RCBC
  • Dennis Mathew Opiso, Chief Information Security Officer at JG Summit Holdings, Inc.
  • RB Bañez, Regional Information Security Officer at DSWD Field Office I
  • Favian Ong, BISO at AboitizPower
5:00 PM
End of Day 1 Conference
9:00 - 9:20 AM
Keynote Speech

Strengthening National Cybercrime Governance to Enable Secure Innovation

Speaker: Atty. Renato “Aboy” A. Paraiso, Acting Executive Director at CICC
9:25 - 09:45 AM
Cyber Intelligence as a Catalyst for Secure Innovation

Speaker: To be announced

09:50 - 10:10 AM

Securing Mobile Applications in the Age of AI: Why Traditional Defenses Are No Longer Enough
Speaker: Govindraj Basatwar, Managing Director – APAC at Doverunner
10:15 - 10:35 AM
From Cyber Crisis to Business Continuity: Redefining Your Data Resilience Strategy

Speaker: Claire Huang, Country Manager-Philippines, Synology
10:35 - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 - 11:20 AM
Modern Data Protection: Securing SaaS, Third Parties, and Generative AI
Speaker: Danyon Simmons, Senior Consultant at Morfit Group Consulting
11:20 - 11:40 AM
Safeguarding the Missing Layer: Human Risk
Speaker: Daniel Aguilar, Country Director at Mimecast
11:40 - 12:00 NN
Secure, Comply, Accelerate: Operationalizing adaptive Cybersecurity in the era of AI
Speaker: Kunal Jha , Regional Director at Netskope
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 - 2:20 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION

The Human Firewall: Shaping Cybersecurity Culture and Talent for Sustainable Defense
Panel Moderator:
  • Gilbert Trinchera, Partner, Technology Consulting at KPMG Philippines

Panelists:
  • Ericho Victorino, Chief Information Security Officer at PETNET
  • Mac Esmilla, Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer at SM Investments
  • Dr. Mary Joy Abueg, Chief Information Officer and Data Privacy Director, Palawan State University & Board of Trustees, National ICT Confederation of the Philippines
2:20 - 3:00 PM
FIRESIDE CHAT

Modernizing Industrial Cybersecurity: Securing OT, IoT, and Smart Infrastructure for the Next Wave of Innovation
Panel Moderator:
  • Jeia Tirante, Non Financial Risk Head at ING Hubs Philippines

Panelists:
  • Gabriel Tuason, Head, Information Security at Energy Development Corporation
  • Francisco Castillo, Senior Vice President - Chief Information Officer at Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
  • Genalyn Macalinao, Board of Trustees at CyberGuardiansPH & Security GRC - OT at AboitizPower
3:00 - 3:20 PM
Empowering the SOC of the Future to Defend the Modern Enterprise
Speakers: Mike Lee, AMD Commercial Lead Philippines & Evelyn Del Monte, Managing Director (Philippines at Lenovo
3:20 - 3:40 PM
Guard Bytes, Dodge Fines, Lock in Compliance: DPA Essentials for Every Organization
Speaker: Dr. Mary Joy Abueg, Chief Information Officer and Data Privacy Director, Palawan State University & Board of Trustees, National ICT Confederation of the Philippines
3:40 - 4:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION

Strengthening Human Response and Decision-Making During High-Impact Cyber Incidents
Panel Moderator:
  • Cel Mantua, Philippine Council Member at CREST

Panelists:
  • Roland Oscuro, Chief Infornation Security Officer / Data Protection Officer at Philippine National Bank
  • Marlon Sorongon, Chief Information Security Officer at Maybank New York & Philippines
  • Marlon Jose Umali, Chief Information Security Officer at City Savings Bank
  • Steffen Minkmar, Head, IT Risk and IT Resilience at Asian Development Bank
  • Timothy Cristobal, Head of Forensics and Offensive Security at Gcash
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Networking Break
5:00 PM
End of Day 2 Conference
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