On May 30-31, 2025, De La Salle University (DLSU) in Manila hosted InnoVision 2025 at Verdure, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, launching the first International Conference Series on Next-Gen Technologies and Innovation.
Thousands of students, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders gathered to explore artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), generative AI, and open-source technology. Organized by Animo Labs and the Philippine Coding Camp, the event underscored DLSU’s commitment to fostering innovation for a sustainable future.
The conference opened with compelling keynotes on technopreneurship. Prof. Randolph Nonato, TESDA’s Employer Sector Representative, emphasized expanding technopreneurial skills to less affluent Filipinos, highlighting how these skills can transform lives by fostering economic empowerment. Mylene Abiva, President/CEO of FELTA Multimedia Inc., showcased her company’s innovative instructional materials and educational devices, revolutionizing school technology.
Felix Veroya, a multi-awarded entrepreneur and engineer, championed lifelong learning and operational excellence, urging attendees to strive to be “the first, the best, or the only” in the market. Their insights sparked discussions on how technopreneurship drives competitive advantage and societal impact across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
International keynote speaker Prof. Arun Kumar Sangaiah from Taiwan’s National Yunlin University of Science and Technology illuminated the current state and future of generative AI in research. He addressed challenges faced by Taiwanese students in translating research into English due to their native Chinese proficiency, advocating for inclusive research frameworks. At a May 30 press conference, Sangaiah detailed Philippines-Taiwan collaborations on AI-driven early warning systems for earthquakes and landslides. “We try to plan joint research activities… to make an early warning system for landslide activity and earthquakes,” he shared, highlighting AI’s role in disaster preparedness.
Tirso Raymond Gutierrez, Chief-of-Staff from the Office of the Undersecretary for eGovernment at the Department of Information and Communications Technology, discussed the eGovPH app’s interoperability, connecting national and local agencies to streamline services. His speech focused on the app’s performance in reaching citizens, emphasizing its transformative impact on eGovernance and accessibility.
Interactive workshops by the Philippine Coding Camp provided hands-on training in coding and AI applications, empowering attendees to address real-world challenges. Student-led exhibits showcased IoT-based environmental solutions and blockchain for supply chain transparency, reflecting DLSU’s focus on social impact. The Verdure’s modern facilities fostered vibrant networking, with X posts buzzing about the event’s energy, one user calling it “a milestone for Filipino innovation.”
InnoVision 2025 positioned DLSU as a global hub for next-gen technology, bridging academia and industry. As the conference closed, organizers announced plans for InnoVision 2026, promising to amplify its impact.
By inspiring and equipping innovators, InnoVision 2025 laid the groundwork for a sustainable, tech-driven future, reinforcing the Philippines’ role in the global innovation landscape.
