ASIA SME SUMMIT 2017
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Join **Asia SME Summit 2017** to learn from and be inspired by the most successful entrepreneurs this country has produced in our generation. They started businesses from scratch that become dominant in their sectors or are leading supporters of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. They are transforming the nation from one dependent on a few dozen large enterprises for growth to one propelled by thousands.
Be with us for **Asia SME Summit 2017** with Elite Sponsorship by **DB Schenker**, **JLL**, **LBC Business Solutions**, **Meralco Biz Partners**, **Regus**, **Soft-Benchmark** and **Sprout Solutions**.
Speakers include:
**Bert Lina** – built one of the nation's largest logistics conglomerates and become a major force in his sector
**Tony Meloto** – created the nation’s highest profile and most awarded NGO organization, Gawad Kalinga
**Inanc Balci** – built the dominant online shopping provider, Lazada, that is now challenging the country’s largest retailers
**Eisa Paredes**-Mercado – grew her waste management and construction company to employ 5,500 people and PSE listed
**Renato Sio** – started with 3 people and now employs 2,000 at 7 SaniCare factories throughout Philippines
**Joey Concepcion** – best known for his Go Negosyo advocacy which addresses poverty through entrepreneurship
**Senator Bam Aquino** – most prominent political champion of improving the lives of Filipinos through entrepreneurship
and many more.

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Presented by Robinsons Land, The Asia CEO Awards is the Philippines' largest business awards event and Southeast Asia's biggest of its kind. It promotes the country as a top global business hub and is a must-attend for regional leaders.
Sponsors & Partners:
- Award Sponsors: Airspeed, Figari, IBPAP, iCXeed, KMC Solutions, KonsultaMD, Maybank, Microsourcing, Sante International, Sprout Solutions, White & Case.
- Official Partners: PwC (Knowledge), Marriott Manila (Venue), PSG Global Solutions (Cocktail).
- Technology & Media Partners: DOOH, Globaltronics, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, THEPHILBIZNEWS.
Recognizing outstanding leaders and teams, the prestigious awards are judged by top executives. Winners are chosen on merit, not fees—a true mark of excellence. Set for October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM, this premier gala, organized by Asia CEO Events, showcases the Philippines' rise as a global business powerhouse.