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Simon Lloyd D. Restubog, PhD
Simon Lloyd D. Restubog, PhD
Interim Dean and Professor in the School of Labor and Employment Relations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. His research focuses on employment relationships and the future of work, the dark side of human behavior, and career development. He is currently the Senior Associate Editor of the Journal of Vocational Behavior, Associate Editor of Human Relations, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, and Journal of Business and Psychology.
Ms. Michelle Alarcon
Ms. Michelle Alarcon
President of the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines. She will talk about the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in skills development and lifelong learning. She is the Founding President of Z-Lift Solutions, a pioneering consultancy firm that partners with top businesses in the Philippines to craft and implement data strategies, analytics, and AI roadmaps. She also shares her industry expertise as a part-time lecturer at the University of the Philippines School of Statistics at the Professional Master in Data Science and Analytics program.
Hon. Christopher V. P. De Venecia
Hon. Christopher V. P. De Venecia
Pangasinan’s Fourth District Representative is a passionate advocate for the creative industries, championing them as vital contributors to economic growth, cultural preservation, and nation-building. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Ateneo de Manila University and public leadership training from the Harvard Kennedy School, he brings a unique perspective to governance, shaped by his background as an actor, columnist, editor, and theater director. He is the principal author of landmark legislation, including the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (RA 11904), which aims to position the Philippines as ASEAN’s leading creative economy, and the Cultural Mapping Law (RA 11961), which safeguards the nation’s rich heritage. As Chairperson of the Special Committee on Creative Industries, he continues to advocate for the Filipino creative sector, ensuring its growth and recognition on both local and global stages.
Jo-Dann N. Darong, PhD
Jo-Dann N. Darong, PhD
Director III of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Bureau of Competitive Development. He oversees several Creative Industries Development programs, Digital Workforce initiatives, and the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) program. He was part of the high-level mission to the UK on Creative Industries in May this year. Last August, he completed a fellowship on creative and cultural tourism on Jeju Island under the United Nations Institute of Training and Research.
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