ALEX USTARIS

Alex is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience leading digital transformation and innovation across various industries. He currently serves as the CTO of PHINMA Education Holdings Inc., the largest school system in the Philippines with a campus in Indonesia. Alex also contributes as Board Director at RAIR Technologies, Inc., specializing in cybersecurity solutions, and as Chairman of CX Erudite Tech, Inc., which develops bespoke customer experience applications.

Previously, he held leadership roles such as Group CIO/CTO at Hijo Group of Companies, Head of IT Operations & Digital Transformation at MERALCO, and GM for Global Centers of Excellence at Amkor Technology.

A multi-awarded leader, Alex has been recognized as a World CIO 200 Awardee (2020–2024), CIO 100 ASEAN Awardee (2024), and a contributor to advancements in smart agriculture and cybersecurity, solidifying his legacy as a leader in digital transformation.

2025 Speakers and Facilitators

Senator Win Gatchalian

Senate of the Philippines

June Vincent Manuel Gaudan

Bureau Director of the Government Digital Transformation Bureau

DICT

Dr. Alexander Titov, Ph.D.

Deputy Secretary General

International Digital Economies Association (iDEA )

ROCKY BACANI

FVP & CIO

Meralco/Kayana

CHARMAINE VALMONTE

FVP & CISO

Aboitiz Group

DR. RICHARD PARCIA

CIO

GOLDEN ABC, Inc.

Greg Romero

CIO

PBCom

DEVENDRA PRATAP SINGH

CIO

Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P)

MARK RIVERA

CIO

Pluxee Philipines

FRANK VIBAR

CITO

Asian Hospital and Medical Center

KENNETH SY

CTO

Rex Group of Companies

ALEX USTARIS

CTO

PHINMA Education

David Irecki

CTO for APJ

Boomi

Carlo Severino

CDTO

Transnational Diversified Group

Ernie Imperial

CDO

First Philippine Holdings Corporation

Amit Kale

SVP and Head of Process Excellence (PEX) and Digital Transformation

Teleperformance

Dr. Adrienne Heinrich

VP and Head -  AI Center of Excellence

UnionBank of the Philippines