The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the premier organization of people managers and HR practitioners, will hold the “HR Innovation Summit” at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria (Ortigas Center) on July 19, 2017 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). This momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners here and abroad to share their knowledge and innovative ideas that will equip organizations in developing employees to thrive in the opportunities and challenges today and in the future.

The line-up of remarkable speakers includes Mr. Bob Reyes, Philippine Representative of Mozilla, who will talk about “The Next Generations HR Technologies”; Mr. Takahiro Toda, Managing Director of N-PAX System and Consulting, Inc, who will discuss his experience in “AI in HR: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence”; Mr. Jeremy Blain, Director for International Partners of Cegos, who will enlighten participants in his talk “Digital Learning Revolution”; Mr. Kamesh Ganeson, Delivery Director of ECC International, who will present “Winning Through Data-Driven”; and Ms. Kei San Pablo, Country Manager, Philippines of Canva, who will give a sneak peek of “The Workplace of the Future.”

Aside from the exciting talks, participants will also have the opportunity to be introduced to new products and services from various companies through their exhibit booths at the HR Techxhibit Hall.

The summit is open to the public and guarantees an interesting and relevant day of learning about HR best practices and innovation from leading practitioners in the human resource management from both local and international speakers. The Investment fee per delegate is Php4,500.00 for PMAP members and Php6,000 for non-members.

For more information, please contact Ms. Clara Delfin at tel. no. 726-1532 loc. 323 or email clara.delfin@pmap.org.ph.

SKD Academy, one of the leading and fast growing culinary schools in Philippines today, held the first Culinary Summit for culinary students with a theme "Power Up! Skills is the New Global Currency". The event was staged in Amoranto Theater in Quezon City where lots of activities lined up for the participants. It was a whole day affair filled with tons of empowering talks from renowned people in the culinary arts and hospitality industry. Also included were motivational talks from people who rose from down below up to the top of their current careers.

SKD Academy believes that in facing today's life an individual needs to be empowered with skills and knowledge. It is now considered that skills are the new global currency. For SKD, their aim is to help students acquire new set of skills or enhance their existing culinary skills turning them into a competitive and the best workforce in the country.

Was able to get also a chance to interview Mr. Louie Edem, Operations Manager turned Campus Director, for some details about SKD Academy or School of Knowledge and Development Academy. According to Mr. Edem, SKD's learning style is based on "Method" that differentiate them from other culinary schools.

Since the APEC Summit is about to start, let us see through behind how it was formed and why it was created. This is for the benefit of the people who would ask what is this summit all about.

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