Overview
In 2027, HR in the Philippines will continue to evolve amid rising salary costs, skills shortages, changing employee needs, and the growing use of AI.
WTW projects a 5.1% average salary increase, while 71.9% of organizations plan to maintain their current workforce size. Meanwhile, 51% of employers are already using AI tools, and 64% of employees are interested in developing AI skills. With generative AI potentially affecting 12.7 million jobs, HR teams will need to prioritize reskilling, responsible AI adoption, retention, and productivity.
Employee well-being, career growth, and fair pay will also remain key priorities. Companies are investing in employee experience, training and development, and health and wellness benefits, while the NCR minimum wage is expected to reach ₱780 per day in January 2027. These shifts highlight the need for HR leaders to rethink how they support people, develop skills, and build future-ready workplaces.
Discover new perspectives, exchange ideas, and prepare for what's next at hrX Manila 2027.
Past Speakers
Agenda Flow
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening keynote presentation
HR 2030: A Vision for Agentic Human Resources in the Philippines
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
breakout session
ROOM 1 - HR Forecast
ROOM 2 - Performative HR
ROOM - Connected Workforce
10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
morning refreshments & 1-2-1 meetings
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
keynote presentation: Human + AI: Designing the New Workforce
The Intelligent HR Enterprise: Turning AI Into Business and People Impact
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
1-2-1 meetings & Networking
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
panel discussion
Mental Health in High-Velocity Transformation: Proactive HR Support System
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
lunch
What past attendees say
"Very organized and the staff are very professional and approachable. The whole event is exciting and offers new learning opportunities. Suppliers are great."
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Key Takeaways From Rockbird Media's B2B X-Change Series
Peer-to-Peer Content Sharing
Gain actionable insights and strategies directly from industry peers through engaging and thought-provoking content.
Interactive Sessions
Participate in dynamic, hands-on discussions designed to foster collaboration and address real-world challenges.
Access to Solution Providers
Meet with top-tier solution providers who offer tailored tools and technologies to help overcome your business challenges.
Director-Level Attendance
Connect with an exclusive group of decision-makers, ensuring high-value discussions with impactful outcomes.
1:1 Meetings
Engage in strategic conversations addressing critical business priorities, trends, and opportunities.
Intimate Environment
Experience a focused and curated setting designed to maximize interaction, learning, and collaboration.
Unique Networking Opportunities
Build meaningful relationships with industry leaders in an environment conducive to forging long-term partnerships.
Who Should Attend?
C-levels, VPs, Heads of:
Employee Experience, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Employee Upskilling/Reskilling, ESC, ESC, Wellbeing and Mental Health, Learning & Development, Recruitment, People Analytics/HR Automation, Recruitment & Retention, Onboarding, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition
Learning & Development
Talent Management
Workforce Planning
Employee Experience
HR Technology
Organization Development
People Analytics
People & Culture
Talent Acquisition
Past Series Sponsors
Event Passes
Super Early Bird - 48% OFF - Until november 30
End User
The fees are for the end-user only and not applicable for sponsors/vendors.
$249.00
Full-Day Summit Access: Enjoy approximately 6–8 hours of conference sessions and activities.
Industry Expert Presentations: Gain valuable knowledge and insights from experienced industry professionals and thought leaders.
Panel Discussions: Explore current retail trends, challenges, innovations, and business opportunities.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with retail professionals, business leaders, decision-makers, and potential business partners.
Meals & Refreshments: Enjoy meals and refreshments provided throughout the summit.
Certificate of Attendance: Receive a certificate recognising your participation in the summit.
HRD Corp Claimable: Eligible Malaysian employers may utilise HRD Corp funding for employee participation, subject to programme registration, approval, and applicable claim requirements.
Standard End User
The fees are for the end-user only and not applicable for sponsors/vendors.
$375.00
Full Access to all conference segments
Curated buffet lunch, premium canapés and beverages
Exclusive Networking Access to closed-door business matchmaking and booth interactions
Premium Content Takeaway
*End-user only. Subject for approval.
$129.00
